In this issue

In this issue, three model engineers from ‘down under’ rise to the challenge of making the best injector. Peter Seymour-Howell adds various ‘blobs and gadgets’ to the frames of his 5 inch gauge Flying Scotsman, including the expansion link brackets and the front bogie mudguards. Nick Feast finds that small milling machines from the Far East are more than adequate for light work and represent good value for money. Doug Hewson explains the ins and outs of firing and driving a small locomotive and explains what to expect if attending one of the driver training courses at Gilling. Luis Trincao explains that working in 3D is rather different than the usual way of doing things but that the possibilities opened up by doing so are well worth the effort involved.
Robert Hobbs restores a 3½ inch gauge LNER ‘Prairie’ locomotive. Roger Backhouse reviews Timm Hiller-Graves’s book on locomotive designer Edward Thompson and also looks at the life of multi-talented engineer and artist James Nasmyth. Adrian Garner carries out a first trial of the time train on his astronomical bracket clock and starts work on the sidereal train. John Arrowsmith visits the Echills Wood Railway near Tamworth, scene of this year’s standard gauge rally.

Model Engineer Magazine Description:

Model Engineer is a great way to stay informed of everything to do with working mechanical models. With over 100 years of experience to draw on, Model Engineer covers everything from classic steam locomotives to cutting-edge modern developments in scale engineering. Regular content includes constructional articles, features on the best techniques and tools available and profiles of full-size modelling subject prototypes. Model Engineer magazine publishes 26 great issues a year.