Model Engineer  |  4658
Terence Holland describes the extra wheel set required for the 0-6-0 version of his 5 inch gauge Barclay well tank, and its associated axleboxes and springing.
Rodney Oldfield makes the steam chests and slide valves for his Bob Middleton ‘Monitor’ type marine engine.
Nigel Bennett explains the construction and use of his fixture for machining the Tee section needed for edging the windows on his locomotive cab.
Terence Holland finds useful employment over the recent ‘lockdown Christmas’, making a festive train to bring light and joy to the season.
Jon Edney gets down to the serious business of silver soldering the various sections of his Bridget boiler.
Tony Bird completes the restoration of his beam engine, discovered in several pieces in an old cardboard box, and finds his efforts rewarded with a working engine.
Jacques Maurel shows how to construct his ingenious laser centre finder.
Doug Hewson makes the firehole doors for his 5 inch gauge GWR pannier tank.
Luker shows that it is not necessary to buy expensive model engineering pressure gauges as it is quite easier to adapt the readily available industrial versions.
John Arrowsmith takes a trip to Swindon to visit the North Wiltshire Model Engineering Society.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Model Engineer 4658.