Posted in News Government anti-terror ban forces historic British model steam train firm to close after 87 years August 18, 2024 Historic British firm Mamod, in Smethwick, West Midlands, which produced model steam trains for 87 years has been forced to close its doors after getting hamstrung by red tape. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13755521/Government-anti-terror-ban-forces-historic-British-model-steam-train-firm-close-87-years.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490