Model Engineer Magazine - 4653

In this issue

"Pete Smith adds the boiler, water tank and cab to his Polly Molly Ann to complete his 5 inch gauge locomotive and fulfil a lifelong ambition. Jon Freeman discusses the subject of voltage regulation for his petrol engine/alternator combination and decides on an ‘intelligent’ solution using a cheaply available microcomputer. Norm Norton designs and constructs a new grate and ashpan for his Modelworks 5 inch gauge ‘Britannia’ locomotive. Mark Smithers continues the ‘Quarry Hunslet’ story with a look at the ‘Large Quarry’ class of narrow gauge locomotives. Luker builds a stainless steel boiler for his 5 inch gauge American outline locomotive Wahya. Ron Fitzgerald explains the importance of the Cornish market to the success of James Watt’s steam engine. Daco builds a half size version of the Lister ‘D’ Type stationary engine. Mike Sayers celebrates the life and work of Tom Pasco, designer of original and innovative internal combustion engines. Hotspur completes the manufacture and fitting of the lamp brackets to his 7¼ inch gauge Beattie well tank. Stewart Hart makes the valve linkage for his ‘grasshopper’ engine. John Arrowsmith travels to leafy Buckinghamshire to visit the Tree Tops railway, currently under construction, and catch up on progress."