Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	2024	14-Jun	233	4,745	54	Club News		And finally		Gangers Mall?
	2024	14-Jun	233	4,745	55	Diary		Club Diary
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	723	On the cover …		An early miniature working jet engine		Developed by Jerry Jackman and his team in the 1970s (Photo by Tim Coles)
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	726	Locomotive	7	Building 3020 Cornwall in 5 Inch Gauge	Jim Clark	Builds the famous LNWR 2-2-2 - the first locomotive earmarked for preservat... more Builds the famous LNWR 2-2-2 - the first locomotive earmarked for preservation. Side elevation drawing of the tender, the tender, tender end elevations, tender chassis details, tender springs
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	728	Smoke Rings		Bournemouth Centenary		Bournemouth & District SME, the Mortimer family at Southbourne in 1948 behi... more Bournemouth & District SME, the Mortimer family at Southbourne in 1948 behind Falcon
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	728	Smoke Rings		Cock-up Corner		Benjamin Franklin, Voltaic piles, Leyden jars, 'Raleigh' is 'Riley' (see 23... more Benjamin Franklin, Voltaic piles, Leyden jars, 'Raleigh' is 'Riley' (see 232 4742 652), Admiralty clock (see 232 4742 609),
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	734	Horology		Congreve Clock	Ian Beilby	Explains how to get the best out of a notoriously tricky clock. Gravity, ch... more Explains how to get the best out of a notoriously tricky clock. Gravity, checking the flatness of the table, the table should tilt freely and positively in both directions, the table must be checked for balance, the table must tilt by the same amount in both directions, adjusting the table release work, final checks, levelling and timekeeping, ball size, lubrication, cleaning of the ball and table
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	739	General	12	The View from Butterside Down	Steve Goodbody	Hauling the Toys - Part 2. Takes a random walk through model engineering. T... more Hauling the Toys - Part 2. Takes a random walk through model engineering. The Wind in the Willows, conflicting needs, Superstorm Sandy's aftermath, the authors young family, conflict resolution, a bridge just far enough, interference fits, the finishing touch, gone fishin', some photos: Helen Munro
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	744	Club		SMEE News. The Rolls Royce L Engine	Martin Kyte	Has the latest from the Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. The Wi... more Has the latest from the Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. The Wide Engine - 5.2 litres, throttle and choke, the 'smog house', red hot engine under test
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	746	Workshop	1	Engineering Surface Flatness	Neil Raine	Discusses the meaning, measurement and methods of achieving flatness.. Dril... more Discusses the meaning, measurement and methods of achieving flatness.. Drill press table, lathe saddle, Myford lathe bed, headstock bearing housing, machine vice, definition and description of surface flatness, the value of surface flatness in engineering, theoretical drawings, mating surfaces, bearing points, assessment of surface flatness, references
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	750	Stationary Engine	5	A Twin Tandem Compound Steam Engine	Graeme Quayle	Presents his own design for a compound winding engine. Reverser/tail rod pa... more Presents his own design for a compound winding engine. Reverser/tail rod parts, base plate
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	754	Horology	3	An Admiralty Case for a Regulator	Adrian Garner	Makes a simple but good-looking case for a regulator timepiece. Veneering
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	756	Railway		My First Steaming Experience	Chris Rayward	Recalls the acquisition of his first steam locomotive. The layout of the tr... more Recalls the acquisition of his first steam locomotive. The layout of the track in our back garden, other views, the Fowler 3F
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	759	Stationary Engine	2	Oscillator Engine Design	Martin Gearing	Explores different approaches to the design of oscillators. Maximum angular... more Explores different approaches to the design of oscillators. Maximum angular swing, advantage of tangential laying out to increase port area, how setting at 90 degrees gives less than maximum swing, comparison of 90 degree and tangential geometries, marking out the guide plate for the tangential method, optimising the port area, port drilling, recapping, references
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	762	Postbag		Thixtropic Metals	Mike Joseph
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	762	Postbag		EKP Supplies	J.E.Kirby
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	762	Postbag		Boiler Safety	Gerald Martyn
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	763	Postbag		Boiler Safety	Martin Johnson
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	764	Postbag		Precision Engineering	Andre Rousseau
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	764	Postbag		Parting Off	John Bauer
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	764	Postbag		Thunderbirds	David Greenway
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	765	Turbine	1	Miniature Gas Turbines - An Introduction	Tim Coles	Takes us through the basics of model turbine design. A modern gas turbine s... more Takes us through the basics of model turbine design. A modern gas turbine system, introduction, an early miniature working jet engine, centrifugal compressor wheel, the JPX 240 unit, back to basics, diffuser, miniature gas turbine design, combustion chamber, nozzle guide vane
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	768	Locomotive	46	LNER B1 Locomotive	Doug Hewson	Sanding Gear. Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version of Thompson's B1 l... more Sanding Gear. Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version of Thompson's B1 locomotive. Sand ejector brackets, steam sanding valve, rear sand box, middle sand boxes, rear sand boxes, front four sand boxes, steam sanding valve, sand ejector nozzle
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	772	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		Life Saga of Club News, Hengist Open Day at CTL Seal in Ecclesfield, a Brit... more Life Saga of Club News, Hengist Open Day at CTL Seal in Ecclesfield, a Brit. Not a Clan, or a B17, or a single Fairlie, female engineers at RCAS, Gowrie
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	772	Club News		High Wycombe MEC
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	772	Club News		Richmond Hill LS (Can)
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	773	Club News		Hutt Valley and Maidstone MES (NZ)
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	773	Club News		Bradford Model Engineers
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	773	Club News		Warrington DMES
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	773	Club News		Reading SME		Recycling
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	774	Club News		Chesterfield DMES
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	774	Club News		Nottingham SMEE
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	774	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		DIY servicing, look ma, no hands (Photos courtesy of Deborah Theasby), subm... more DIY servicing, look ma, no hands (Photos courtesy of Deborah Theasby), submit contributions
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	774	Club News		And finally		Marmite, Twiglets
	2024	31-May	232	4,744	775	Diary		Club Diary
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	663	On the cover …		A short wheelbase Foden steam lorry		Built from a Steam Tractor World kit by James Dowling (photo by John Arrows... more Built from a Steam Tractor World kit by James Dowling (photo by John Arrowsmith)
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	668	Smoke Rings		FMES Rally		Nottingham SMEE
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	668	Smoke Rings		Whissendine		Melton Mowbray DMES
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	668	Smoke Rings		Bradford Cup
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	668	Smoke Rings		Cock-up-Corner		Parklands week at Hemsby
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	669	Locomotive	59	Flying Scotsman in 5 Inch Gauge	Peter Seymour-Howell	Reverser Stand (Continued). Builds a fine, fully detailed model of Gresley'... more Reverser Stand (Continued). Builds a fine, fully detailed model of Gresley's iconic locomotive to Don Young's drawings. Half of backhead fitted, reverser stool, full-sized reverser
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	673	Rally		Llanelli's Spring Rally	John Arrowsmith	Takes a trip to North Wales and a busy spring rally, blessed with fine weat... more Takes a trip to North Wales and a busy spring rally, blessed with fine weather. Phil Weston's lorry's 'mate'. Bob the Beagle, Phil Weston with his Foden Steam Lorry with additional water tanks, 6 inch freelance traction engine built in six months without drawings and owned by Ray Wallace, Jim Flanagan and son Thomas steaming their LNER tank engine, John Carrol with his 5"g. Manor, Joel looks happy with his track time, Jacob starts the A2, Joe Hockley, Paul Pavier with his steam lorry, John Williams with Heilan Lassie, Tom Taylor with 4F, Pete Lawson with his K2, Swansea Barn Railway passengers, Chris Wilson with his locomotive, 7 1/4"g. A2, Gareth and Andrew Williams with Sweet William, 1500 tanks, disability train
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	678	Stationary Engine	1	Oscillator Engine Design	Martin Gearing	Explores different approaches to the design of oscillators. Wapiti a 5"g. l... more Explores different approaches to the design of oscillators. Wapiti a 5"g. locomotive with oscillating cylinders, Green Twin - radially milled ports, porting plate, use of a solid thrust washer, wooden oscillating engine, traction engine with an oscillating cylinder, V2 wooden oscillating engine, basic steam plant engine from Engineering in Miniature, reference
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	682	Locomotive	45	LNER B1 Locomotive	Doug Hewson	The Side Platforms (Continued). Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version ... more The Side Platforms (Continued). Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version of Thompson's B1 locomotive. Front steps, left and right-hand cab steps, rear right-hand steps and AWS box, rear left-hand steps, mysterious pipe above top left-hand step, left-hand cab side step, shallow-headed rivets at the rear of the left-hand platform (photo by John Thompson), left-hand platform, Stones generator, LNER B1 61352, LNER B! 61355
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	686	Book Review		Sir Nigel Gresley: The LNER's First CME	Simon A.C.Martin	Review by Roger Backhouse
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	687	Postbag		Propane Burners	Duncan Webster
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	687	Postbag		Propane Burners	Charlie Reiter
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	687	Postbag		Rust	Colin Pratt
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	688	Stationary Engine	4	A Twin Tandem Compound Steam Engine	Graeme Quayle	Presents his own design for a compound winding engine. Cylinders, connector... more Presents his own design for a compound winding engine. Cylinders, connector and trunk guide assembled, cylinder and valve chest parts, cylinder cladding, cladding screws, pistons and rods
	2024	17-May	232	4,743	692	Historic	57	The Stationary Steam Engine	Ron Fitzgerald	The Patent Engine. Takes a look at the history and development of the stati... more The Patent Engine. Takes a look at the history and development of the stationary steam engine. Trevithick and Vivian's patent drawing, Dickinson and Titley's redrawing of the combined engine and boiler, the William West Long-Case Clock now belonging to the Steam Museum, Straffan, Eire, Francis Trevithick's conjectural drawing of the Trevithick's first road locomotive, references
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