Stolen treasured model trains and boats recovered

The green cased model locomotive is still to be found

Part of a large collection of model steam trains and boats stolen from the home of an engineering enthusiast in his 90s has been recovered.

The collection, which also included two vintage motorbikes, was taken from an address in Abingdon on 4 May Thames, Valley Police said.

The force said about 16 items had been reunited with the man but the motorbikes along with a green model locomotive in a wooden case were still missing.

Police believe the Royal Enfield and vintage BSA motorbikes were advertised for sale online in the Oxfordshire area shortly after they were stolen. Anyone with information that may help find the final the stolen items is urged to contact police.

Police said the two stolen motorcycles were spotted on sale in May after the theft

A member of the victim's family said: "We would like to thank the public for their incredible response.

"Thanks to their interest and generosity in coming forward, our dad is reunited with some of his treasured engines. It's really amazing to see them again.

"We are extremely grateful to everyone and can't thank the people involved enough for helping with the investigation."

They added: "Our father served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and later worked at the Pressed Steel in Cowley, designing mechanical parts of cars."