Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	71	On the cover ...		3 1/2 in. gauge 'Netta' by Ken and John Linkins		Photo by John Linkins
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	80	Smoke Rings		Southern Federation Junior Trophy/ Polly Engineering Award 2017		Angus French
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	80	Smoke Rings		Technical stuff		How Nature Scales, Dr. Mike Ackerman, affinity for firing steam vehicles
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	80	Smoke Rings		Honour for Queensland model engineer		Medal of the Order of Australia for Mr. Neil Campbell
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	80	Smoke Rings		Economy error		Spalding Show economy engine
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	81	Tram	3	Bolton Corporation No. 46	Ashley Best	His illustrated description of an award winning, scratch built model in 1:1... more His illustrated description of an award winning, scratch built model in 1:16 scale. The design, top chord
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	84	Locomotive		The Locomotive that took a Lifetime	John Linkins	Completes a locomotive that was started by his much loved Grandfather. Ken'... more Completes a locomotive that was started by his much loved Grandfather. Ken's model engineering background, Netta, Ajax, 5"g. Black 5 at Scarborough, this is where I come in, Ken at Mote Park, Netta at Eggborough
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	88	Electrical		Micro-Light	Tony Webster	Converts an electric toothbrush
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	89	General		Next Issue		Eight Day Clock driven using neodymium magnets; Engineer's Day Out: Grampia... more Eight Day Clock driven using neodymium magnets; Engineer's Day Out: Grampian Transport Museum; Ball Turning Attachment; Refurbishing a Maxitrak Coronation; Slaidburn: A Steam Gathering in North Lancashire; ENV Aero Engine
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	90	Lathe	2	Talistock (Tailstock?) Die Holder: A Great Timesaver	Brian Baker	Writes for the novice model engineer. The die holder itself
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	94	Postbag		The missing 98 percent? Flaws in the theory	Martin Johnson	Bill Hall observes testing, superheat measurement thermocouples
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	95	Postbag		Beware of adhering bearings (Chemically Assisted Engineering, Mick Knights)	Nigel Bennett
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	95	Postbag		Congratulations to Cherry	Tony Webster	Cherry Hill, Joseph Martin Foundation
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	95	Postbag		Railway books - two large volumes	Geoff Theasby
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	96	Postbag		Time	Ian Newman	'More time at my easel'
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	96	Postbag		Time	The Editor replies	'More time at my easel'
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	96	Postbag		J. Adrian Hands
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	97	Nautical	5	An Engine for Brahminy	Robert Walker	Design for a single cylinder engine for a 15 foot steam launch. Gudgeon pin... more Design for a single cylinder engine for a 15 foot steam launch. Gudgeon pin block, flywheel, oilers, reverser, assembling the engine, timing, delivery, first steaming
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	100	Exhibition	2	The 2017 Doncaster Show	Diane Carney	Visits the North's premier model engineering exhibition. Brian Simpson's Sh... more Visits the North's premier model engineering exhibition. Brian Simpson's Sheepherder's wagon, Gruson's gun carriage & American dump wagon by Brian Young, wall engine by P.McQueen (see 219 4567 297) (photo, Mike Chrisp), B.Muggleton's compound condensing marine engine, Jeff Chilver, Steve Tracey, David Leeson, Simon Garner (Hull DSMEE), Ransomes 'heavy' threshing drum by C.Bramley (Pickering), Mike Sayer's travelling mandrel dividing head, two 5"g. locomotives on the Leeds stand, Geoff Shackleton's 1840 Murdoch & Aitken steeple engine
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	102	Stationary Engine	2	Making a Maudslay Style Table Engine	Peter Russell	Explains the more interesting aspects of Willy Schneeberger's design. The e... more Explains the more interesting aspects of Willy Schneeberger's design. The exhaust flanges and elbow, the upper side frames, the small rod ends, the large rod ends, valve drive lever, the other valve lever, the cranks, eccentric disc and sheave, odds and ends, flywheel, where have we got to, almost the end
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	107	General		How Nature Scales	Dr. Mike Ackerman	Looks again at a long held and much quoted theory. Evidence, beam tests, in... more Looks again at a long held and much quoted theory. Evidence, beam tests, internal combustion engines
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	112	Agricultural	13	A Saunderson & Mills Tractor Engine	George Punter	Makes the engine for his 1913 agricultural tractor. Gears, clutch parts
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	117	Track	2	Track construction at Newton Abbot	David Ashwell	Describes an elevated track with a novel design. Steaming bay design, test ... more Describes an elevated track with a novel design. Steaming bay design, test spur and loading spur design, acknowledgements
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	121	General		If you don't want to miss an issue just ask!
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	122	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		Confusing
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	122	Club News		Doncaster Exhibition		Hurdy Gurdy (SM&EE), Burrell traction engine, John Eva's scrapyard wagons, ... more Hurdy Gurdy (SM&EE), Burrell traction engine, John Eva's scrapyard wagons, 1900 steam pinnace carvel-built by Michael Jordison, 5"g. Shay (photos by Geoff Theasby)
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	122	Club News		North London SME
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	122	Club News		Otago MES (NZ)
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	122	Club News		East Somerset SMEE
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	122	Club News		Bournemouth DSME
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	123	Club News		Waushakum LS (USA)
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	123	Club News		West Riding SLS
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	123	Club News		Birmingham SME
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	123	Club News		Guild of Model Wheelwrights		1910 Sheepherders' wagon (photo Geoff Theasby)
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	123	Club News		British Columbia SME (Can)
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	124	Club News		Stamford MES
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	124	Club News		Fareham DSME
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	124	Club News		Pickering EEMS
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	124	Club News		Hutt Valley and Maidstone MES (NZ)
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	124	Club News		Steam Apprentice Club
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	124	Club News		And finally		Holding on to nothing
	2017	07-Jul	219	4,564	125	Diary		Diary
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	3	On the cover ...		2 inch scale Fowler Showman's Road Locomotive by L.Davies		The 'Best in Show' at the recent Model Engineering and Modelling Show at Do... more The 'Best in Show' at the recent Model Engineering and Modelling Show at Doncaster. Photo, Mike Chrisp
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	12	Smoke Rings		Peter's Railway goes to school		Chris Vine with Peter Vine, Harry Vine, Zoe Sayers and Natalie Sayers (Phot... more Chris Vine with Peter Vine, Harry Vine, Zoe Sayers and Natalie Sayers (Photograph. Peter Sandground). Nick Jarmany
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	12	Smoke Rings		IMLEC at Southport: 7 - 9 July
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	13	Exhibition		The 2017 Doncaster Show	Diane Carney	Visits the North's premier model engineering exhibition. 2" scale Fowler SR... more Visits the North's premier model engineering exhibition. 2" scale Fowler SRL by L.Davies, Graham Sadler's 3" scale Atkinson 'uniflow' tractor, 5"g. 08 shunter by A.Loadman, Torquay Manor by Keith Taylor-Nobbs, 5"g. Union Pacific Switcher by Roger Holland, Mr West's 7 1/4" / 5"g. Hunslet DH60c, Tom Pascoe's 42cc two cylinder opposed piston two stroke engine (see 219 4567 297), (some photos by Mike Chrisp)
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	16	Stationary Engine	2	An Old Engine Restored	Tony Bird	Gives new life to an imperfect engine of unknown origin. Valve gear, flywhe... more Gives new life to an imperfect engine of unknown origin. Valve gear, flywheel and timing, running on steam?
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	19	General		If you don't want to miss an issue just ask!
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	20	Locomotive	3	Technologie sans Frontieres	Ron Fitzgerald	Looks at English and French locomotive design in the second half of the nin... more Looks at English and French locomotive design in the second half of the nineteenth century. Andre Koechlin et Cie and the Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques, Sharp Roberts' Atlas, Nord No. 3, Nord Clapeyron class Nord No. 32, Crampton PLM No. 40, La Rampe PLM No. 1998, Systeme Beugniot,0-6-0 side tank PLM No. 5734, 0-6-0 side tank Nord No. 3.908, 2-4-0 Midi No. 237, 2-4-0 L'Ouest No. 842, 2-4-2 PLM No. 86, references
	2017	23-Jun	219	4,563	25	General		Next Issue		The Locomotive that Took a Lifetime; How Nature Scales, Bolton Corporation ... more The Locomotive that Took a Lifetime; How Nature Scales, Bolton Corporation Tram; More from Doncaster; Saunderson & Mills Tractor Engine
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