Model Engineer

Model Engineer is a great way to stay informed of everything to do with working mechanical models. With over 100 years of experience to draw on, Model Engineer covers everything from classic steam locomotives to cutting-edge modern developments in scale engineering. Regular content includes constructional articles, features on the best techniques and tools available and profiles of full-size modelling subject prototypes. Model Engineer magazine publishes 26 great issues a year.

Model Engineer

SMOKE RINGS

Shrewsbury Steam Rally • JoHn ArrowsmitH enjoys a day out in the Salopian countryside.

Club Diary • 9 October – 12 November 2022

The Joy of Scrounging • Brian Baker tells the long story of the building of a Class 08 0-6-0 battery powered locomotive in 7¼ inch gauge.

Growing a Steam Plant • Ian Beilby invests his spare time into the cultivation of his own steam plant.

Flying Scotsman in 5 Inch Gauge • Peter Seymour-Howell builds a fine, fully detailed model of Gresley’s iconic locomotive to Don Young’s drawings.

The Little Demon Supercharged V8 PART 15 • Mick Knights describes the construction of a supercharged V8 internal combustion engine.

Ballaarat Copper Boiler • Ron Collins offers an alternative copper boiler for Lukers Ballaarat locomotive design.

Victorian Silent Speed • Roger Backhouse looks at what seemed a good idea at the time.

The Story of Annie • Robert Knox constructs his own Lister petrol electric locomotive.

Grasshopper Beam Engine • Martin Gearing presents an ideal beginners project with great potential for the more experienced builder.

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Book Reviews

Rewinding a Two Speed Motor • Graham Astbury learns a lot about single-phase induction motors and describes ‘The long and winding road that leads to a 2-speed singlephase motor’.

Track Laying Update • Stephen Wessel revisits the subject of concrete sleepers.

A 1.4cc Two Stroke Petrol Engine • Patrick Cubbon raids the scrap box to build an engine of varied parentage.

The Stationary Steam Engine • Ron Fitzgerald takes a look at the history and development of the stationary steam engine.

CLUB NEWS • Geoff Theasby reports on the latest new from the Clubs.