Model and Miniature Locomotive Construction Bray • £ 28.65 • (A) This is a major new book by well known author and contributor to Model Engineer magazine, Stan Bray, on the construction of model and miniature locomotives from Gauge 1 to 71?4” gauge, with the accent on the passenger hauling gauges. The bulk of the book is Stan passing on hints, tips, ideas and practices he has picked up over fifty years as a model engineer, and he covers the subject with chapters on each major part, such as frames, axleboxes, valve gear, cylinders, boiler, platework etc. Stan also covers electric and I.C. powered locomotives, a subject not covered before in a book on this subject. Each chapter is illustrated with drawings and photographs of the relevant parts of the locomotive, (the photographs covering boiler construction are in colour for extra clarity), and there are eight pages of Appendices of useful charts. Throughout the book there are also photographs of model and miniature locomotives from around the world, reflecting Stan's pioneering of overseas visits, with models, from the early 1970s on, and his subsequent involvement with the rapid growth of the model engineering hobby in Europe and world wide. Written in Stan's inimitable style, there are numerous asides, often humourous, so this book is a good read, as well as containing a huge amount of practical and useful information and ideas. Whilst especially useful for the beginner, the ideas, hints and tips in this book make it one every model or miniature locomotive builder should have on their bookshelves. Quality hardbound A4 format book. 208 pages. 158 drawings. 300 B & W, and 32 colour photographs. 12 charts. Camden. "..... destined to become the standard reference work in its category. .... I thoroughly commend this book to anyone who has an interest in building miniature locomotives" Review by David Proctor (Editor) in Australian Model Engineering "In my view this book is destined to become one of the "Classics" for all those interested in model engineering. .....My copy is destined to become become 'dog-eared' with use!" Mr. B.L. U.K. Add to shopping basket

Model Steam Locomotives • 1954 Greenly rev. Steel • £ 16.95 • (C) I have wanted to reprint this book for many years and am very grateful to Henry Greenly’s Estate for their permission to now do this. Henry Greenly’s The Model Locomotive was published in 1904 and formed the basis of the first edition of this book, published in 1922. Five further revised editions appeared over the years before the outbreak of World War II, a seventh edition appeared in 1951, and the eighth edition, reprinted here, appeared in 1954. The last two editions were revised and updated by Greenly’s son-in-law Ernest A. Steel, with considerable input from Greenly’s daughter Elenora, but remain very much the work of Henry Greenly. Perhaps because of the amount of work he undertook for Messrs. Basset-Lowke, Greenly’s experience of designing and building model locomotives covered all gauges from Gauge 1 to 15" gauge, and the major changes between editions of this book chart the gradual increase in gauge of the models being built by model engineers, with 5" and 71?4" gauge practice becoming more and more prominent. However the smaller and larger gauges are also well covered, and this range of gauges is unique to this title. Unlike ‘Curly’ Lawrence (“LBSC”) who took over from him as the major writer on model locomotive building in “Model Engineer”, Greenly was a professional engineer with very wide ranging experience, and this is reflected in the pages of this book, where the writing is more direct than “LBSC” would have used (and more succinct as a result), and there are considerably more drawings and photographs. And a fair few of these cover 71?4” gauge and larger, a much greater range than “LBSC” ever covered. The first four chapters are general, covering choice of scale and gauge, locomotive types, principles of model locomotive design and boiler design. Twelve further chapters follow, each devoted to specific parts of the locomotive. All are very fully illustrated with drawings, tables and photographs - many of the latter illustrating models built by some of the twentieth century’s finest builders. Any book which effectively remained in print over fifty years has to have been top quality, and a century after the first version of it appeared, Model Steam Locomotives remains one of the very best books written on building model and miniature steam locomotives, and one which will prove an invaluable reference for locomotive builders in the 21st century. 322 pages and paperback. Camden. Add to shopping basket

Model Engineering A Guide to Model Workshop Practice {1915} • Greenly • £ 15.25 • (C) Henry Greenly was perhaps the first writer of what one could call ‘modern’ model engineering articles, a few of which have been assembled in this book, first published in 1915; in fact this is perhaps the precursor of many of the compendium types books in this booklist - it is certainly a salutary reminder of what a good writer he was, and how he wrote on many more subjects than ‘LBSC’. Here you get 26 pages on The Equipment of a Model Engineer’s Workshop, 16 pages on The Lathe and its Fitments, 25 pages of Notes on Lathe Work, 33 pages of The Various Processes Employed, 21 pages on Model Steam-Engine Cylinders, 20 pages on Types of Model Steam- Engine Cylinders, 18 pages on Engine Cranks, Connecting Rods, Bearings and Eccentrics, 14 pages on Steam-Engine Valve and Reversing Gears, 25 pages on Model Boiler Design and Construction, 2 pages on Model Boiler and Engine Valves and Fittings, 11 pages on Force Pumps, Injectors and Gauges, 12 pages on Firing Model Boilers, 9 pages of Historical and Other Scale “Glass-case” Models, 14 pages on Making a Model 1” x 1” Vertical Steam Engine, 12 pages on A High-speed Compound Condensing Engine and Coil Boiler, 17 pages on A 1?2” scale Model Midland Railway Express Locomotive, 32 pages covering A Working Model Metropolitan Railway Electric Locomotive (Gauge 1), 26 pages on Internal Combustion Engines, 19 pages of Model Railway Engineering, 22 pages of Miscellaneous Working Models (2 cannons, 2 guns, a crane, portable engine and various boats), and 4 pages about a Model G.C.R. Express Locomotive (Gauge 1 4-6-0 “Sir Sam Fay”); 407 pages in all, including the Index. If that listing doesn’t give you an idea of the spread of this book, take our word for it, it is considerable! And whilst it may be nearly ninety years old, the vast majority of it is useful today, even the chapter on Model Boilers, which is extremely broad, covering model stationary and marine boilers as much as locomotives. As well as an excellent text, there are 85 photographs and no less than 724 line drawings - this really is a book you will refer to time and time again. Paperback. Lindsay Publications Add to shopping basket

Modelling in Gauge 1 Book 2: John van Riemsdijk’ Contribution • £ 10.00 • (D) John van Riemsdijk has spent a lifetime around railways - he was responsible for the curatorial setup at the National Railway Museum, and around model railways - after WWII he manufactured the clockwork mechanisms sold under the ‘Walker-Reimsdijk’ label and, after many years involved with Gauge 1, guided Aster through the design of many of their Gauge 1 locomotives and kits. His writings over the years for the G1MRA Newsletter on steam have been required reading by all members, and these have now been collected together into this book. There is much here on valve gears, boilers, exhausts and much else that is critical to the efficient running of model steam locomotives, as well as much more, all writing in a highly readable style. Whilst aimed at the Gauge 1 modeller, in truth there is an awful lot for any live steamer to enjoy and profit from here. This glowing review is not influenced, in any way, by the fact that John held my hand, and guided me throughout getting “La Locomotive a Vapeur” into print (honest!) - buy a copy and see for yourself. 118 page A4 format paperback with many photos and sketches. G1MRA Add to shopping basket

"This is an excellent book from which much can be learnt about developing and refining steam locomotive design in almost all scales".
Mr. K.B. U.K

Shop, Shed and Road ‘LBSC’ • £15.95 • (C) Welcome reprint of ‘LBSC’s’ best known general book on building miniature steam locomotives, full of useful hints, tips and observations, In fact this is a reprint of the third edition of this classic; the second edition was called The Live Steam Book, this edition having added chapters from ‘Curly’s’ later writings. Heavily illustrated with drawings and some photos. Paperback. TEE Publishing Add to shopping basket

Model Stationary and Marine Steam Engines 1964 • Harris • £ 13.95 • (G) Add to shopping basket

Model Boilers and Boilermaking 1971 • Harris • £ 14.95 • (F) Add to shopping basket Reprints of two “classic” books by the late K.N. Harris. The first is a masterly treatise on model stationary and marine engines and comprises designs and basic building instructions for various types of engine (the drawings are small but legible), plus a whole host of hints, tips, facts and formulae to help you build and/or design your own engines. The second is perhaps the best book there has been on all aspects of model boilers, including design and how to make them. However, model locomotive builders should note that whilst locomotive boilers certainly are not forgotten, they are perhaps here in the minority against boilers for stationary and marine use, although all the numerous hints, tips and construction details are universal to all types of boiler. 153 and 185 pages respectively, heavily illustrated with b & w photos and drawings. Paperback. TEE Publishing

Experimental Flash Steam 1973 • Benson & Rayman • £ 14.95 • (F) There is a lot of interest in flash steam with, until now, virtually nothing in print on the subject, so this is a very welcome re-issue. Whilst the book concentrates on the use of flash steam in model boats, there are also chapters covering its historic use in full-size (mainly cars) and suggesting how a full size flash steam powered car could be built. A lot of interesting information in 189 well illustrated pages. Paperback. TEE Publishing Add to shopping basket

Design Procedures for Walschaerts’ and Stephenson’s Valve Gears Ashton • £ 15.00 • (G) Don Ashton’s great book on these two universal valve gears, previously called Walschaerts Valve Gear for Model Engineers & Stephenson’s Valve Gear for Model Engineers has been up-dated, enlarged and reprinted into this 40 page A4 booklet. If you want your engine’s valve gear to be spot on there is no better book - ‘nuff said! Published by the author. Add to shopping basket

The Model Injector Crawford • £ 6.25 • (G) All the way from Australia, here is an exceptional book on the subject of injectors containing ‘Theory, principles of design and details for making your own miniature live steam injector’. The first half covers theory and principles of design and, whilst this will probably stir your grey matter, it is as clear an explanation as you will find on how these magic things work. The second half should give any model engineer enough information to have a go at making his own injectors successfully. 64 pages. Around 20 drawings, charts and diagrams. Softcover. AME Add to shopping basket

Introducing Model Traction Engine Construction Haining • £ 6.95 • (F) This is John Haining's excellent book of hints, tips and ideas for anyone considering building a model traction engine. 120 profusely illustrated pages. Paperback. Nexus Books Add to shopping basket

The “Countryman's Steam” Manual Haining • £ 5.95 • (G) Originally written in 1982, this is book intended to cover some of the problems encountered by engine owners, both full size and model. This edition has been expanded, especially on the subject of steel boilers. Paperback. Nexus Books Add to shopping basket