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THE place for classic live toy steam engines, Corgi diecast cars and Carlton Cycles...

Hello!, you may have come by this site by accident or by design, either way I hope you find something of interest.

Illustrated within this site are my collections - these are centred around Mamod, Bowman and other British toy steam engines, Carlton Cycles and Corgi Rocket and Junior die cast cars. I also have a  love of model railways and collecting Brooke Bond tea picture cards and Scalextric Junior cars both of which you will find here too.

I hope this site appeals and excites both the dedicated collector and enthusiast as well as the newer converts to the cause! If you want to contact me about any of the content please use the email address below.

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The mighty Careast overtype of 1946

Updates. . .
 
Latest addition is the mighty Careast overtype steam engine of 1946, shown above, a manufacturer of which very little is known. 


You will see a new page forming which is all about my Scalextric Junior car collection. expect more on this soon!

If you need to contact me please be sure of the same expert, friendly advice and help by emailing: freesteam@btinternet.com

Thank You!

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