This little steam engine worked fine and there was a belt to run off the wheel. Today, this would certainly be considered dangerous to children. I suspect it is about 50 years old or so, maybe a tad older. We have antiques but can't get to them to get photos! A particular lovely walnut table with a turtle top of marble is nice..and some older ones. Remodeling at the moment and stuff is packed away or scooted together. I got burnt at least twice on the "boiler" of this toy steam engine. TomDart.