Engineering in Miniature

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Good and bad miniature news over recent weeks…

Engineering in Miniature

A North London Tank in 5-inch gauge • Andrew continues his project to fulfil a long-held aim to have a model locomotive with local connections, doing a lot of heating this month as he assembles the boiler.

Shrewsbury Steam Rally • John sought out the miniatures at one of the UK's top-five steam rallies, being held for the first time in three years over the August bank holiday weekend.

Simplex complexities - under pressure? • Harry's adventures in the workshop of the 12¼-inch gauge Fairbourne Railway this month see him dealing with pressing problems that would try the patience of a saint…

A GNR Stirling Single in 5-inch Gauge • Bruce's project to build another of his favourite locomotive prototypes this month focuses on the cab and the tender.

Building a ride-on tender from scratch • Peter and Matthew begin a new series describing their latest project - a 7¼-inch ride-on tender, designed from scratch in 3D CAD and intended as a 'beginners' project to teach or practice a broad range of skills, whilst resulting in a fine piece of rolling-stock.

Making realistic louvres… • Rich is back with yet another useful technique, this time creating a piece of essential stock detailing.

A Ramsomes Revival • Howard and Isaac continue their project to complete an unfinished 2-inch scale Ramsomes, Sims & Jeffries 2-inch scale traction engine, this time attaching the boiler to its tender.

7¼-inch Gauge Society AGM • Echills Wood hosted this year's popular gathering and John was there.

End of an era as Rhiw Valley holds its final open day

What happens when the coal runs out?

Planning for the winter ahead • Public trains are stabled away for a while but there's much going on in the clubs…

Fewer visitors but plenty of fun • The Federation's annual Rally focused on some pressing matters while enjoying the hobby.

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