Engineering in Miniature

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Just where have all the stationary engines gone?

Engineering in Miniature

The Tank Engine that never was… • Nick continues the short tale of his 3½-inch gauge ‘might-have-been', reproducing what might have happened had the Southern Railway Q1 lost its tender for a tank…

The 2023 Dreaming Spires Rally • Anything but summery weather fails to dampen the enjoyment of the traditional gathering in the City of Oxford, as John reports.

Making your own safety valves • Rich bites the bullet and decides not to go the commercial route when requiring safety valves for a 5-inch gauge Sweet Pea.

Tackling a not so slippery situation… • Harry's never dull battle with the foibles of the machinery on the 12¼-inch gauge Fairbourne Railway certainly sees some variety this month…

Sub500 – a pair of 5-inch gauge electric locos • Julian takes the lead in the budget battery-loco build this month, describing the transmission of the club project that started as something for the grandchildren.

Round the bend… • Harry is obliged to go back to basics, describing a traditional metal-forming technique that will find many uses in all sizes and scales of model engineering.

Building a ride-on tender from scratch • Peter and Matthew conclude the build of their ‘beginners' project 7¼-inch gauge ride-on tender, and enjoy awards success as a result…

My Day at IMLEC • Nick bravely puts his skills of track driving to the test by competing in the annual efficiency competition for miniature steam locomotives.

A simple dividing attachment • Neil shows off his latest creation as part of an appeal to see what readers are producing in their workshops, and we concur…

Model engineering is about much more than railways…

Engines on show

Save our coal…

Celebrations, awards and finds • Certainly a mixed bag on offer from the club and track scene this month…

Marking LNE style at Stoc R 100 in kholes Farm

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