The Mamod Story

[@roygriffiths4399]

Really enjoyed this video. I married in 1967 and moved to our first house 300 yards up the hill from the factory in Quarry Bank. Sam says business started in Birmingham but Quarry Bank is not in Birmingham ; it is in the West Midlands. Birmingham City centre is about10 miles eastwards.

[@philiph6488]

I had a TE1 bought for me 50 years ago as a child, it was little used as I set the carpet on fire by overfilling the burner! I still have it and it's in excellent condition and runs a treat. (I'm more careful these days!).

[@Mike-kc8rl]

I got hold of a Mamod SE3 from a School jumble sale a few years ago and was always planning to clean it up and run it out of nostalgia. This engine is filthy but complete and has Griffin and George badged base. On checking i discovered these were educational models that had tougher boilers for exrra safety? The engine i guess was property of the School i bought it from and was £20 so a nice cheap Mamod.

[@samuelbygrave]

That’s ace

[@kenvickery7319]

Im in Canada I was given an early 60s Mamod TE1 steam traction engine when one of my great uncles passed. I have ran it a few times over the years but mostly it sits on the shelf to look at. I now have grandkids and I have ran it for them once. they found it facinating. I have owned it for over 50 yrs.

[@alisteeaiken7667]

Was given a mamod traction engine almost 50 yrs ago, still have it and it runs, though even when new it certainly wouldn't run over short grass, needed a smooth surface, must get it out and show it to my gamer grandchildren

[@bahoonies]

Thanks for a lovely nostalgia kick of a video. I've been fascinated by live steam since I was a small boy. I had a Mamod SE3 stationary engine which gave me and my friends hours of entertainment. I hadn't seen it in years but recently found it again still in its box just waiting to be loved once more by a boy who grew up long ago😊. Actually it was my old Mamod that got me looking on KZbin. That's how I found you.

[@Paul-g9c6m]

Recently Given a mamod steam wagon bought at a garage sale. My childhood Looks great

[@wurlitzer895]

Very interesting, Samuel. Thank you very much. I still have my TE1a traction engine in its original sturdy cardboard box. It was bought by my Father for a Christmas present in - I know not when - mid 1960s, perhaps - from 'A W Gamage' in Holborn.

[@samuelbygrave]

That’s awesome!

[@wurlitzer895]

@@samuelbygrave A treasured icon of my childhood!!! I really must extract it from its current resting place and steam her up. She'll probably need new washers for whistle, safety valve and overflow plug. Thanks, Samuel, for your kind comment. Best wishes as always, Pete A :) :) :)

[@eliotreader8220]

@@samuelbygrave great episode about Mamod engines

[@Mason58654]

Live steam toys are such fun mechanical devices that captivate many of all ages, but nowadays they’re mostly for the collectors. I wish there were more affordable options for kids to get into.

[@ModMokkaMatti]

Now that it looks like they're out of business, possibly permanently this time, they probably wish that they had considered that as well. Can't count on the posh people to prop up everything forever. They're of the sort that are responsible for everything being made in China now, anyway.

[@masterwizard2881]

10/10 Thank you. I have had a steam truck for over 40 year, still mint condition and runs like a steam clock :-)

[@samuelbygrave]

Thank you!, that’s ace!

[@mikepalm6452]

Very well put together and great to show the different mamod steam models.....if all being good with Covid me and my life long school friend were at Christmas going to fire up our engines as we did as young lads back in the 1970s

[@georgeshelton6281]

This is definitely another educational video that's worth listening and watching. The educational video narrator lectures about the history of this long-deceased ancient toy company. In the very way how these water powered toys were manufactured.

[@eliotreader8220]

i first discovered these amazing live steam model engines back in 2005 when i was 8 years old when my Dad brought a brand new Mamod traction engine home that he had brought as a birthday gift for my Grandad and they both had fun steaming the engine up but eventually my Grandad gave me the Mamod traction and i have also had great fun steaming it up with my Brother and more importantly i still have it and its been fitted with a new boiler and fire box

[@eliotreader8220]

did you see the Mamod traction engine that appeared on a tv show called Flog It the Lady who was selling the engine got 160 pounds for her late father's engine because it was in working order.

[@metoo7482]

How great is this music. I grew up watching The Iron Maiden and Tichfield Thunderbolt. This is the first time I’ve heard the music from The Iron Maiden other than that film.

[@johnrose-mh5mc]

Thanks for this,having had a SE2 stationary engine in the 1950's ,and still regret losing along the way

[@georgeshelton6281]

These toys work like steam engine trains. I now know that it was Eric Mullins/Mamod who created these steam powered toys.

[@matthewpaulmanning]

Nice to learn a little more about Mamod's history and range. I bought a Centurion just a few days ago.

[@shaunsherman4226]

Brilliant video 👍

[@samuelbygrave]

Thanks!

[@teescottageguyproductions]

This is a truly incredible video

[@eliotreader8220]

i have had a great time by steaming my own mamod engines

[@myworld8266]

looking forward to seeing the mammon steam railway stuff.

[@p8ul1954]

Great video. Please do others.

[@Faithdenelzen]

Beautiful restoration on your blue one great job

[@samuelbygrave]

Thank you very much!

[@bullettube9863]

The equivalent to Mamod's stationary steam plant in America was Gilbert. Mine had the same type of paraffin fuel and my dad had also bought the little generator for it. His uncle had a real steam tractor and my dad loved steam tractors. Fun fact: We lived in a rural area and during the winter losing electric power during snow storms was not unusual, and I would get out my little steam plant so that we could have a little light. Not much, equivalent to a candle, but more fun then stumbling around in the dark. I've always thought that a steam powered back-up generator made more sense then the gasoline powered generators that most people had. Gasoline can go bad and run out, but a wood fueled steam engine would always have fuel available.

[@pvtimberfaller]

The problem with steam back up is you have to baby sit the plant 24-7, not practical unless you can use the available power. Running a machine shop or sawmill and running a generator to charge storage batteries (and heat your shop house) is the way to go. You also need a tremendous amount of fuel too feed a steam engine of any size. A wood gasifier is a much more practical power plant for backup. Unless of course you want one built then PM me. :)

[@barneystorer1092]

I have a mamod now and at 15 there's nothing more exciting than steam

[@PeterPan-wh1sg]

Except for sail. : )

[@samuelbygrave]

I agree!

[@antonyrobinson3991]

Lovely video mate and a beautiful mamod you have

[@samuelbygrave]

Thank you !

[@MoosesWorkshop]

Getting my first Mamod this weekend!

[@samuelbygrave]

Very nice! Hope you enjoy it buddy!

[@jacquesbrown3214]

Enjoyed that. Are Mamod still making models? An uncle gave me a small static in the 70s. Ran on meths! which was a faff and when I ran out I started burning wood or lubricating oil which in the end spoiled it. I guess I didn’t fully appreciate it fully at the time but now, I’d enjoy owning and operating another. I see more stuff from Wilesco online. Are Mamod no longer around?

[@samuelbygrave]

Yes mamod still produces steam toys

[@KitsFishing]

Thank for this very interesting video.

[@JohnnySteam]

An entertaining video, thank you. Not totally accurate but fun all the same.

[@edikus1]

интересно,спасибо!

[@johnbellanger7493]

Super, j’adore votre commentaire, j’ai 5 machines Mamod

[@brycehill6678]

Neat video. Personally I prefer my Wilesco. I actually just got my first RC setup for it, to control direction and steering. I think I'll convert it to be like the old CASE steam engine great grandpa used to run years ago.

[@jamesmorgan2448]

Such an interesting video. I have a Mamod Steam Tractor which belonged to my late aunt. I don't know where she got it. She always wanted to see it working, but it has some parts missing. I would dearly love to have it restored in her memory. Do you know anyone who does that sort of work please?

[@samuelbygrave]

Not off hand sorry

[@jcbfastrac4114]

Very Good!

[@samuelbygrave]

Thank you

[@mcbenman1793]

Truly an exquisite story about a company that makes the best steam models in the world. You are a brilliant story teller. Great video

[@samuelbygrave]

Thanks buddy! This video took me a while to make so I’m really glad you enjoyed it, would you like more videos like this? If so, what topics should I do ?

[@mcbenman1793]

@@samuelbygrave can you do a video on the history of their locomotives please, i would also like to see more about that traction engine please.

[@peterjohsnton7126]

Thanks from mamod

[@eliotreader8220]

@@mcbenman1793 a very interesting look on the company's model engines

[@jamessirman6622]

Excellent story. They should have built them for the American market too..

[@Caledonianpug]

Did you make a video on the Mamod steam locomotives?

[@neilbygrave5499]

Nice work Sam

[@iguanaplays1657]

I have a couple of mamods myself and I can run them for hours just to watch them - they're for grownups too!!

[@mrobbmark]

Great video 👍

[@samuelbygrave]

Thanks buddy

[@binkyboobosh1]

The Steam roller was just about affordable. The car, traction engine and others were for the rich kids. Great 'toys' though they did really need adult supervision if vintage. Good, well researched and interesting film...

[@samuelbygrave]

Thank you !

[@jennyblack7485]

I am executor to an estate which includes a collection of steam engines, both stationary and mobile. I have been able to check on their authenticity online but there is one that I cannot find anywhere. It is a six wheeled SW1 heavy haulage truck with a jib fitting on the back. It is painted maroon and black and in very good condition, Mamod don't seem to have any record of it but it is a genuine Mamod. On the side of the cab roof is written: 'restored by P. S. Wilson'. If anyone can help I would be grateful as I need to sell the collection and need to know what price to put on each engine.

[@samuelbygrave]

Hello, I have seen a 6 wheel mamod steam waggon sell for £485 at auction with 10 bids. Hope this helps give you a rough guide price.

[@highdownmartin]

That Scot at 1 .15 is hunting about a bit

[@samuelbygrave]

Definitely

[@aleranco_black]

Whose steam tractors are better? From Wilesco or from Mamod?

[@DrRogB]

Great video, very professional, well done. You skipped over a lot of history, a heck of a lot and a lot of district models, your introduction should have included mention of Hobbies as your statements are easy to nitpick. I fully appreciate that you have to work with the pictures and video footage you have so please don't feel that is a criticism.

[@WilliamjameswestWEST]

Wish they would do a THE RAILWAY CHILDREN VERTION.

[@astrochaos4182]

Got a mamod steam roller 2 hours ago

[@samuelbygrave]

That’s ace! Have fun

[@astrochaos4182]

Bit hard to run in this weather though

[@eliotreader8220]

its believed the their steam roller design was based off a similar live steam portable model engine that being made at that time. don't know if this story is true or not

[@SteamandThings]

Brilliant video! Where did you source the music from the Iron Maiden please?

[@samuelbygrave]

Thanks! I used OBS to record it straight from the film. There is a full version on KZbin

[@SteamandThings]

@@samuelbygrave brilliant, sorted, thankyou! Wanted to use it in my Channel Trailer, but couldn't find a copy.

[@eliotreader8220]

its a very nice film and i have got a copy of it and i think the music was great too

[@gabrielm1420]

Where can I get that purple spirit?

[@samuelbygrave]

Depends where you are, in the uk you can get it from any supermarket or diy store

[@JouMaxu]

Meh... i still like Wilesco more but cool video (plus it is really cool to see some differences between british and german engineering)

[@samuelbygrave]

Thank you !

[@StonedTriker]

I just bought the blue lorry (truck)

[@Paulsquires-f6f]

A mamod steam engine is not a toy it is a working model

[@danfeuston8673]

you need to get more cars for sale I notice you only had 3 for sale but sold out of them ...

[@WilliamjameswestWEST]

WHY IS IT..I NEVER SEE THEM IN SHOP S ON SALE?????

[@no15minutecities]

Are you the same guy who speaks with Neil Oliver?

[@samuelbygrave]

I don’t think so

[@TheMNrailfan227]

1:08 and Foamers were born! (Oh god please help)

[@9dvds]

Last month the mamod factory has closed down. They will either fully stop production or will produce in smaller numbers. Rip mamod

[@WilliamjameswestWEST]

WISH THEY WOULD DO A CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG CAR.😢😢😢😢

[@eliotreader8220]

the fuel tablets don't light that easily

[@WilliamjameswestWEST]

I WISH THEY WOULD MAKE STEAM BOAT,S 😮😮😮😮

[@nkleynhans7386]

Fank you for the video now I know that my mamod minor 2 is a mamod not a wilesco

[@WilliamjameswestWEST]

Too expensive for me now..😢😢😢😢

[@Railroadingmanbj-2022]

Mamod is going out of business

[@benfitch8795]

Not a bad video. Would have been nice if your images were the correct age/year as you were talking about them. Such as the stationary engines, first roller image was of a later one, as with the wagon. Green was the first one. Otherwise enjoyed the advert you had put in.

[@samuelbygrave]

Thanks for the comment, I will be sure to consider it in the next one, is there any other topics/ company’s you would like to to make a video on ?

[@KitsFishing]

This comment is true. I have nut and bolt 1961 steam roller so I noticed straight away. It was however a well presented and informative video so I give it a full 9 out of 10

[@ollyk22]

No toys to occupy? How about Meccano?

[@worldcomicsreview354]

I wonder if the stationary engine could have been combined with Meccano to make some huge working builds, maybe a big ferris wheel?

[@spokesmann]

Its pronounced 'MAYMOD'

[@TheMarkanthony5]

I don't mean to be rude, but these are not classed as toys! These are actually working steam model's. For children to use them ideally should be supervised by an adult. Please refer them as models

[@samuelbygrave]

I get what you are saying but on Mamods own websites they refer to themselves as a “British toy manufacturer”

[@psychoskin3797]

Fantastic video 👍👍

[@samuelbygrave]

Thanks buddy!