Engineering in Miniature

Keep entertained with Engineering In Miniature - covering all aspects of model engineering, helping novices to progress their first projects, providing in-depth features to attract the experienced.

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Engineering in Miniature

An improved Schools building a Roedean • In the latest episode of his 3½-inch gauge Southern locomotive project Nick spends some time in the cab, with some useful full-size inspiration.

Building a large-scale Fowler Steam Lorry • Martin concludes the story of his 7-inch scale road engine build, building the body and then enjoying the fruits of 13 years of dedication to his project

A little deja vu… • Our miniature railway engineer bravely demonstrates through experience that engineering is as much about thinking and planning, as actually doing…

Dual-use self-contained lightweight riding car • Julian describes a usefully versatile item of rolling stock he built to suit whichever kind of track he might be running his locomotive on.

Building a workshop • Rich tackles weather-proofing the roof and fitting the electrics in his workshop, en route to creating a comfortable working environment for model engineering.

A tale of woe… • Brand new may not always mean highly accurate…

A Retyrement Project • Peter and Matthew conclude their project to re-tyre a 7¼-inch narrow gauge locomotive that they purchased secondhand in ‘well-used’ condition.

Crossing palms with silver… • A boiler test on a Holmside sets Harry off on a leak-chasing regime, and offers plenty of opportunity for him to refine his silver-soldering technique…

Midlands Garden show ready to roll

End of the line for Astbury Railway

Wales/London loco swap

Midlands ME show confirms October dates

Open House at Station Road

Calm before the storm… • Club tracks enjoy their winter slumbers but behind the scenes there is plenty going on.

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