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 insight into miniature injectors • Roy begins an in-depth study into the characteristics and design requirements of a vital but often misunderstood piece of locomotive equipment.

Building a 6-inch Foden C Type wagon • Peter continues his occasional series, describing the fitting of the boiler and cylinder block to the Steam Traction World kit and his first experience of nickel-plating.

An improved Schools building a Roedean • Nick introduces the 3½-inch gauge locomotive project he will describe over the coming months by looking at some prototype inspiration.

Coal of the Future • EIM totally supports efforts to make possible more sustainable miniature steam in future - this month Edward continues his description of the Rugby ME's experiments with new 'green' replacements for locomotive coal.

Conway - a first steam locomotive build • This month in his short series designed to take some of the mystery out of loco building for novices, Rich argues that you shouldn't be scared of building a boiler…

Wheely good progress? • The impending lack of a roof over his head provides our Tech Ed with a pressing deadline and a 12¼ gauge loco needing its axlebox bearings replacing..

Building a ride-on tender from scratch • Brakes and their control are the matters in hand this month as Peter and Matthew continue to build their 'beginners' project 7¼-inch gauge ride-on tender.

Exhibition awards - time for a change?

Making Model Steam Boats

The Gas Tramcar - an Idea Ahead of its Time

Gresley's Silver Link - Evolution of the A4 Pacifics

Harrogate show is go in March

Experience the key to track success • Seasonal trains kept many a club busy this winter but some tracks will not see trains again, with a skills shortage possibly building up future problems…

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