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Now is the time to say farewell…
Engineering in Miniature
A sub-plate for the rotary table • Roger describes how he embarked on a simple project to greatly improve the versatility of a previously-constructed rotary table.
A lot of hot air… • Our Fairbourne Railway engineer signs off his last column in EIM in epic fashion, with another month of challenges and a lot of battling pipework…
All roads lead to MMEX • The Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition remains as the prime show for the model engineer and this October’s event should not be missed….
Dual-use self-contained lightweight riding car • Julian completes the build of his versatile riding car for use on both raised and ground-level tracks, making the essential driver’s seat and lid.
Small holding • Peter concludes his description of a novel clamping arrangement for securely holding a heavy locomotive within a trailer, during transportation.
Have Track will Travel • James describes the creation of a portable 7¼-inch gauge line that is bringing the fun of miniature train rides back to many an outside event.
An improved Schools – building a Roedean • Nick concludes his 3½-inch gauge Southern locomotive project with some little ‘finishing-off’ jobs and construction of the tender.
15-inch locos on the road
A History of British Rail Engineering Ltd
The Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Light Railway
Centigrade, farenheit and tables
Federation of Model Engineering Societies AGM • John reports on the annual gathering that handed out accolades to young engineers and had a focus on whether clubs are adequately insured.
Reasons to be Cheerful… • In his final round-up, Andrew offers the view that the club and track scene is a lot more vibrant than many may think, with lots to look forward to…
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