Mini Steam the Great Toy Steam Company

Just came across this site – has beautiful models of various kinds of miniature “toy” steam engines – their is nothing “toy” about the prices though =) http://www.ministeam.com/acatalog/shop.html

1785 Boulton & Watt Engine

“This massive steam engine played a key role in the development of the modern world. Built in England during the Industrial Revolution, the Boulton and Watt steam engine may be the most significant technological artefact ever to reach Australia …”

http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/exhibitions/boulton&watt.asp

Cruquius Pumping Station

The Cruguis Pumping Station in the Netherlands is an incredible piece of steam technology – a massive steam cylinder inside an ornate engine house raises and lowers eight beams that protrude outside and drive pumps.

See a site with video, animations, photos and more at http://www.cruquiusmuseum.nl