Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Year 1989
Date 01-Dec
Volume 163
Issue 3,862
Page 730
Category Keith's Column
Part 18
Title How the Darn Thing Works. A light-hearted, but useful, look at the Steam Engine
Author Keith Wilson
Notes Some historical information, units of measurement - force majeure, steam turbines, cooling towers - Fawlty or otherwise, 'twas on the good ship Venus, "flash, bang, wallop", locomotive matters, things I have not done! Early Rocket replica, Kidwelly Castle, No. 2943 Hillingdon Court (Photo by N.E.Stead)