Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	2024	22-Mar	232	4,739	474	Club News		And finally		Richard Gere's grandfather Gotel
	2024	22-Mar	232	4,739	475	Diary		Club Diary
	2024	22-Mar	232	4,739	475	General		Next Issue		Twin Tandem Engine: IMLEC: Northampton: Cornwall: Crossness
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	363	On the cover …		Jim Clark's 5 inch gauge model of Francis Trevithick's LNWR locomotive Corn... more Jim Clark's 5 inch gauge model of Francis Trevithick's LNWR locomotive Cornwall as rebuilt by John Ramsbottom		(photo Jim Clark)
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	368	Smoke Rings		Best of British		The UK's premier nostalgia and heritage magazine
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	368	Smoke Rings		Bradford Cup
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	368	Smoke Rings		Ellenroad Theft		1 1/2 inch Allchin, 1 inch 'Minnie'
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	368	Smoke Rings		Scotsman Reverser		Mike Joseph, Peter Seymour-Howell
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	368	Smoke Rings		Correction		Geoff Theasby, Bodo Air Museum, Phil Mortimer
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	369	Locomotive	1	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. The finished model, view to tender, lineside view, the inspiration to build this locomotive, Bernard Escritt's 5"g. LNWR 2-2-2 Cornwall on the steaming bay at Kinver (Photo credit: Model Engineer magazine) see 149 3684 369, Cornwall as built in 1847, as rebuilt in 1858, at Shildon in 2009
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	372	An Engineer's Day Out		A ride on the North Eastern Railway Autocar	Roger Backhouse	Spends the day at the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway. The NER Autocar with... more Spends the day at the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway. The NER Autocar with trailer (photo: Ian Cawthorne 2023), the railway, the autocar, York model engineers, signal box from Guiseley, advertisement for a Wolseley engine, NER Autocar no. 3170 near Poppleton (photo: Ken Hoole Study Centre, dereliction and restoration, derelict autocar near Kirbymoorside (photo Stephen Middleton 2003), Cummins diesel engine (photo David Moore 2012), underframe under test on the Great Central Railway (Photo: Alan Chandler 2016), body work restoration (Photo: Alan Chandler 2015), view of driving position, John Furness, interior (Photo: Alan Chandler 2017), the trailer, after the ride, operation, LSWR saloon coach for Queen Victoria, LYR 0-6-0, Dianne Clunas, TransPennine Express, further information
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	377	Locomotive		Propane, an Ideal Model Locomotive Fuel	Charles Reiter	Explains the benefits of using propane to fire miniature locomotives. Insta... more Explains the benefits of using propane to fire miniature locomotives. Installation, making burners, Barber jets, Solarflo
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	381	Locomotive	2	Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive 18,100 - Progress on a five-inch gauge work... more Gas Turbine Electric Locomotive 18,100 - Progress on a five-inch gauge working model	Tim Coles	Brings us up to date with his latest gas turbine locomotive project. Jon Fr... more Brings us up to date with his latest gas turbine locomotive project. Jon Freeman on the Taunton club track, Jon Freeman's bench, Helen Hale, turboshaft engine, 18kW combustion chamber, cab structure by Andrew Harding
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	384	Club		We Visit the Coventry Model Engineering Society	John Arrowsmith	Visits Coventry's track at Ryton Pools. Girder bridge, inside view of clubr... more Visits Coventry's track at Ryton Pools. Girder bridge, inside view of clubroom, track plan, steaming bays, traverser, Stirling Single, Roy Crick with his 3 1/2"g. 0-6-0 Molly, class 47, LNER B1 by Stuart Ellis, Sweet Pea driven by Gareth Williams, the club's very first locomotive, water column, Ryton Halt, Class 08 Shunter on the Garden Railway
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	388	Agricultural	5	1934 McDonald Tractor - A working one-fourth scale model	George Punter	Is drawn to another tractor project. Engine pattern and core box, sand bloc... more Is drawn to another tractor project. Engine pattern and core box, sand blocks and cores, cylinder liner, piston and connecting rod assembly, air intake casting, chain drive, clutch 3D diagram, pulley/clutch assembly, injector pump
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	391	Workshop		A Centre Finder for Four Jaw Chucks	Dave Woolven	Makes a gadget for getting work precisely centred. To make, to use
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	392	General	6	The View from Butterside Down	Steve Goodbody	Third hand transportation, part 2. Takes a random walk through model engine... more Third hand transportation, part 2. Takes a random walk through model engineering. Fair scrutiny, eight-year old Sam, ignition, Pennsylvania anthracite, great expectations
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	394	General	1	The Perpetual Demise of the Model Engineer	Luker	Campaigns against self-prophesized doom. Driving my Stirling 2-2-2single (P... more Campaigns against self-prophesized doom. Driving my Stirling 2-2-2single (Photo: my beautiful wife), flood damage at the club, doom and gloom for the hobby? Passenger haulers, other attractions sharing the grounds, a hypothetical chairman that saved his hypothetical club, 5-inch gauge 0-4-0 by our youngest builder, the next generation (photo Jaydan Clarke), resident stationary expert, two younger club members, all clubs need to consider member attrition rates, enticing the youth, guided maintenance, motorcycle restoration, model engineering, as advertised
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	398	Locomotive	40	LNER B1 Locomotive	Doug Hewson	Ash Pan - Part 2. Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version of Thompson's ... more Ash Pan - Part 2. Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version of Thompson's most successful locomotive. Locking pin and chain, operating shaft, cross beam, damper control
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	401	Stationary Engine	3	The Williamson Engine Revisited	Ray Griffin	Builds the Williamson column engine according to Tubal Cain. Steam chest an... more Builds the Williamson column engine according to Tubal Cain. Steam chest and valve gear, piston and rod, cylinder upper cover, slide bar assembly, connecting rod
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	404	Postbag		Gasses	Dave Robinson	The View from Butterside Down
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	404	Postbag		Securing Fixings	John Bauer
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	404	Postbag		Innovation	Henk-Jan de Ruiter
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	404	Postbag		Chatter	Roger L.Jones
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	404	Postbag		Chatter	Ed.
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	405	Historic	1	The American Locomotive	David Rollinson	Explores the development of the classic American 4-4-0 locomotive. Henry R.... more Explores the development of the classic American 4-4-0 locomotive. Henry R.Campbell's patented 4-4-0 locomotive, William Crooks locomotive (photo: Lake Superior Railroad Museum), 4-4-0 locomotive produced by the Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works in 1843, classic American 4-4-0 locomotive produced in large numbers, bar frame layout
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	408	Nautical	9	Hercules A twin cylinder compound condensing marine steam engine	Chris Walter	Builds an engine described in Model Engineer 100 years ago. Oil manifolds a... more Builds an engine described in Model Engineer 100 years ago. Oil manifolds and pipes, lubricator, lubricator drive linkage
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	412	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		Section Q of the Beginning of Literary Products
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	412	Club News		York ME		Rolling bridge with builders, in Hull and Wapping (photos courtesy of Roger... more Rolling bridge with builders, in Hull and Wapping (photos courtesy of Roger Backhouse)
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	413	Club News		SM&EE
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	413	Club News		Plymouth MS
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	413	Club News		Sheffield SMEE
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	414	Club News		MEE Auckland
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	414	Club News		Gauge 1 MRA Yorkshire Group
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	414	Club News		And finally		Marcel Marceau
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	414	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		South Yorkshire Transport Museum. Caption competition! Bedford lorry, railw... more South Yorkshire Transport Museum. Caption competition! Bedford lorry, railway themed books, Chatsworth water mill
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	414	Club News		Geoff Theasby's comments		South Yorkshire Transport Museum, see 232 4740 512. Caption competition! Be... more South Yorkshire Transport Museum, see 232 4740 512. Caption competition! Bedford lorry, railway themed books, Chatsworth water mill
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	415	Diary		Club Diary
	2024	08-Mar	232	4,738	415	General		Next Issue		Camshaft Grinder: Bradford Challenge: Steam Engine: American Locomotives: W... more Camshaft Grinder: Bradford Challenge: Steam Engine: American Locomotives: Williamson Engine
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	303	On the cover …		Traction motor, gearbox, axle and wheel set for a 5 inch gauge turbine loco... more Traction motor, gearbox, axle and wheel set for a 5 inch gauge turbine locomotive		(photo Tim Coles)
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	308	Smoke Rings		Rochdale SMEE		Members meet the mayor, Mike Holly
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	308	Smoke Rings		Medway Queen Centenary		Now birthed at Gillingham Pier (photo Colin Matthews)
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	309	Nautical	8	Hercules A twin cylinder compound condensing marine steam engine	Chris Walter	Builds an engine described in Model Engineer 100 years ago. Main stop valve... more Builds an engine described in Model Engineer 100 years ago. Main stop valve (regulator) and simpling valve, manifolds, air pump, air pump drive levers
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	314	Locomotive	39	LNER B1 Locomotive	Doug Hewson	Ash Pan - Part 1. Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version of Thompson's ... more Ash Pan - Part 1. Presents an authentic 5 inch gauge version of Thompson's most successful locomotive. Ash pan
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	318	Agricultural	4	1934 McDonald Tractor - A working one-fourth scale model	George Punter	Is drawn to another tractor project. Front hub and wheel, steering wheel, p... more Is drawn to another tractor project. Front hub and wheel, steering wheel, platform and seat, mudguards. Injection pump housing and fuel tank
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	321	Workshop	2	Working on the Lathe: Investigating Parting Tool Chatter	Neil Raine	Investigates the causes and cure of a common problem. Attempts to alleviate... more Investigates the causes and cure of a common problem. Attempts to alleviate parting tool chatter by setting of the parting tool height, method for taking a parting cut, experiment to limit parting tool chatter, the frequency of parting tool chatter, interpretation of the chatter marks, some innovations to remedy chatter, anti-vibration (damping) method, spindle speed variation (SSV), conclusion, references
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	325	General	5	The View from Butterside Down - Kicking Things Off	Steve Goodbody	Third hand transportation, part 1. Takes a random walk through model engine... more Third hand transportation, part 1. Takes a random walk through model engineering. A fit of madness, arrival day
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	327	Club		SMEE News	Martin Kyte	Has the latest from the Society of Model and Experimental Engineers
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	328	Locomotive		Wanderings in South Island New Zealand	Colin Hill	Makes an unusual discovery. Davidson locomotive
	2024	23-Feb	232	4,737	329	Postbag		Flying Scotsman	Mike Joseph
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