Model Engineer Magazine - 4551

In this issue

Model locomotive building continues in the form of Southam, a battery electric locomotive in 3½ inch gauge, and the narrow gauge Barclay Well Tanks of the Great War. John Smith redesigns the cab for his 7¼ inch gauge 1400 class GWR locomotive, giving it a very authentic outline and some detail. Mike Tilby writes about one the SMEE’s historic experimental models as the team uncover the work done by Professor Chaddock on trying to replicate steam turbines in model form. In an update to a recent article about his very unusual undertype hot air engine, Alan Pickering adds a water tank with remarkable results. Rhys Owen visits a locomotive collection at Froissy in Northern France where he discovers the mechanical workhorses on 600mm gauge, and their background. Chris Boll continues with his BollAero 49 engine for flight and Roger Vane completes the sensitive drilling attachment. Those who have been following the step by step construction of a steam raising blower will be able to complete the project The editor wishes all readers a very Happy New year and all the best for 2017.