Engineering in Miniature

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It's snow joke missing out on the big show…

Engineering in Miniature

Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition 2023 • We have a northern show back! John checked out the successful revival of the Harrogate event in early March, with some superb model engineering on display.

Snow in a Workshop… • Harry becomes a bit of a travelling engineering manager this month as he gets around the issues of having a workshop with no roof on it…

Reviving a part-built Gauge One loco kit • Stephen continues his Barrett GWR 47xx locomotive build project, this month replacing a damaged cab front and then tackling the painting.

‘Holland' - a working diving submarine • Joe takes a novel toy and converts it into a clockwork-powered model of a prototype submarine fully able to submerge - and surface again…

Simple guide to road steam • When is a traction engine not just a traction engine? Quite often actually…

Building a ride-on tender from scratch • Peter and Matthew continue their ‘beginners’ project 7¼-inch gauge ride-on tender, this month constructing the bodywork and putting it together.

An improved Schools — building a Roedean • Nick turns to the boiler of his 3½-inch gauge locomotive project, starting by deciding which of two distinct published designs to use for his model.

Mease Valley Light Railway • We visit a newly-opened and significant miniature line adding to the attractions at one of the UK’s foremost narrow gauge railway venues.

2023 Midlands Garden Railway Show • Phil enjoyed the latest incarnation of the EIM-sponsored event in Warwickshire for those working in the smaller scales, increasingly popular among model engineers.

Making and modifying a tapping stand • Roger solves an irritation that many model engineers experience, in a model engineering way by building a tool to do the job better, using bits from his scrap box..

Visible evidence of instability…

Fairbourne to recall earliest times with 15-inch Gala visitor

Showing the depth of the hobby • The quality of displays presented at the recent Harrogate show firmly demonstrated how vibrant is the UK model engineering club scene.

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