Here well known model engineering writer Stan Bray tackles the subject of simple steam engines for the beginner, and tackles it very well. The Introduction covers general points before starting, and then follow 10 chapters each covering a simple engine of varying configurations, and including oscillating and double acting engines, as well as an unusual ‘Clapper’ engine. 8 chapters then follow on boiler designs and boiler construction, before the final chapter covers building an ‘O’ gauge vertical boilered De Winton type locomotive. The full drawings for each item are dimensioned in both Imperial and Metric, and there are numerous photos of parts and machining set-ups. ‘Tis good! 158 pages. Loads of drawings and photos. Hardbound. The Crowood Press.