Miniature train engines have been around nearly as long as trains themselves, and in this work the author presents the worldwide history and multiple iterations of these little machines. The author begins with early crude efforts, and ends with faithful reproductions produced on a mass scale. With 120 illustrations, 32 in color. --- In full olive paper-covered boards with images of engines on cover (repeated on jacket). --- With a touch of wear to lower cover edges; else a clean, firm, unmarked copy. Jacket with very small tear near head of spine; else in great shape. ; Square tall 8vo (9 - 10 in. tall); 97 pages