Model Engineer  |  4680
Geoff Walker completes his K.N. Harris oscillating engine by making the cylinder and associated parts and then applying paint.
Doug Hewson introduces his next locomotive design, an LNER Thompson B1 in 5 inch gauge.
Roger Backhouse takes a tour of the Yorkshire Dales, investigating the mining of lead and silver, the making of bell ropes and the production of Wensleydale cheese.
Ian Couchman begins construction of a 2 inch scale Ransomes straw elevator to accompany his Ransomes threshing drum by making a start on the wooden frame.
Peter Seymour-Howell explains the process of turning the driving wheels for his highly detailed 5 inch Flying Scotsman locomotive.
John Arrowsmith visits the Rugby Model Engineering Society to investigate their new track and signalling system.
Ashley Best discusses the painting and lining of his 1/16 scale Bolton Corporation tram No. 140.
Ron Fitzgerald looks at early 19th century foundry work to find out more about the process of loam moulding in the manufacture of steam engine cylinders.
Robert Hobbs paints his 3½ inch gauge LNER Prairie locomotive.
Adrian Garner constructs the motion work for his astronomical bracket clock.
Paul Ritchie tells the story of Richard Knott’s Foden Showman’s steam lorry, Pride of Edwin.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Model Engineer 4680.