Engineering in Miniature

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New Year and positive signs among all the challenges

Engineering in Miniature

Building a 6-inch Foden C Type wagon • In the final episode of his occasional series, Peter describes the first drive of his wagon, adding finishing touches to complete the build, and reflecting on the process.

A Retyrement Project • Peter and Matthew use their shiny new loco stand for the purpose for which it was designed - to re-tyre a 7¼-inch narrow gauge locomotive.

Sub500 - a pair of 5-inch gauge electric locos • This month Rich and Julian complete the construction of their under £500 battery loco project, designed for their grandchildren to drive, by making a pair of distinctive bodies.

Building a workshop • Rich continues the description of building his workshop, a comfortable working environment the essential starting point to enjoyable model engineering.

Swings & Roundabouts • Back in the Fairbourne Railway workshop after a few days holiday, Harry is not at all surprised to find new challenges and issues waiting for him…

An improved Schools building a Roedean • Nick's 3½-inch gauge Southern locomotive project is making rapid progress - this month he tackles the ashpan, grate and boiler cladding.

2023 Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition • John concludes our full coverage of the EIM-sponsored Midlands event by focusing on the display classes and the club and society stands.

Full steam ahead at Ropley

Tapping into the force…

Floods of festive fun… • The worst of the winter weather could not stop the miniature lines and model engineering clubs bringing Christmas cheer to many visitors over the past month.

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