| Year | 1999 |
| Date | 21-May |
| Volume | 182 |
| Issue | 4,094 |
| Page | 620 |
| Category | Reminiscences |
| Part | |
| Title | An Apprenticeship in Steam |
| Author | I.P.Smith |
| Notes | Recalls episodes from his apprenticeship days. First day, gaining experience, some locomotives built, South African 0-6-6-0 electric loco, 2-6-4 ST class, Scammell 75ton articulated outfit, differing methods: model v full-size, fond memories |