Model Engineer  |  4614
"Jon Freeman introduces us to the ‘Brushless Brute’, a petrol-electric locomotive designed mainly for passenger hauling on the Taunton club track.
Rhys Owen takes a look at the various causes of boiler failures and the dire cponsequences of a boiler explosion.
The editor visits the Romney Marsh society at their track in New Romney and takes part in their 50th anniversary celebrations.
Tony Wright shows us the ‘Wright Way’ to make a simple oscillating engine for his ‘dairy engine’ model.
John Olsen takes a trip to the Ford Museum of American Innovation, which proves to be about far more than just motor cars.
Doug Hewson discusses the cylinders, steam chest and valves for his reworked version of LBSC’s 5 inch gauge GWR pannier tank.
Terence Holland explores the chemistry of the etching process, as he makes a set of plates for his 5 inch gauge Barclay well tank.
Chris Gunn completes his account of the construction of a 6 inch Garrett 4CD tractor as he finishes off a pair of gauge glasses.
Mike Tilby considers the problem of measuring the efficiency of steam turbines.
John Arrowsmith gives his first impressions of the National Model Engineering Exhibition held at Doncaster racecourse."
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Model Engineer 4614.