Mamod
Sign in to saveMamod was a toy manufacturer that was based in Britain that specialized in producing live steam Models until closure in 2024. The company was founded in Birmingham in 1937 by Geoffrey Malins. The name "Mamod" is a combination of "Malins Models." Initially, the company manufactured stationary steam engines, which were originally sold under the 'Hobbies' brand. Subsequently, Malins introduced the brand name 'Mamod.' Invariably always pronounced wrongly, the correct pronunciation of the name is "May-mod" - MAlins-MODels in short.
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- www.mamod.co.uk
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- inception
- 1937-00-00
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39 sectionsContents
- SC, SE and Minor series stationary engines (1937–39)
- Meccano engine
- The SP Range 1979–to 2024
- SP1
- SP2 and SP2D
- SP3
- SP4 and SP4D
- SP5 Mk1 and Mk2
- SP6
- SP7
- SP8
- Mamod miniature tools and line shaft details
- The Mamod lineshaft history
- Mobile Engine Range 1961–to 2024
- Steamroller SR1 and SR1A
- Traction Engine TE1 and TE1A
- Steam Wagon SW1
- Showman's Engine
- 'Centurion' TE1AC
- 'Challenger' SR1AC
- Showman's Special
- Roadster SA1
- Silver Limousine SA1L
- Fire Engine FE1
- Delivery Van DV1 and DV2
- Post Office Van PO1
- Le Mans Racer LM1
- London Bus LB1
- Mamod Meteor and Conqueror boats
- ME1, ME2 and ME3 Marine Steam Engines
- Mamod Steam Railway
- Malins Engineers in receivership
- Related Companies
- Running and lubrication requirements
- Closure
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Mamod was a toy manufacturer that was based in Britain that specialized in producing live steam Models until closure in 2024. The company was founded in Birmingham in 1937 by Geoffrey Malins. The name "Mamod" is a combination of "Malins Models." Initially, the company manufactured stationary steam engines, which were originally sold under the 'Hobbies' brand. Subsequently, Malins introduced the brand name 'Mamod.' Invariably always pronounced wrongly, the correct pronunciation of the name is "May-mod" - MAlins-MODels in short.
Over time, Mamod expanded its range to include models of road rollers, traction engines, steam wagons, steam locomotives and other steam-powered road vehicles. These models were primarily intended for the toy market and were designed to be user-friendly and operate at low boiler pressures for safety, although they were not precise scale models.