Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Actions	Year	Date	Volume	Issue	Page	Category	Part	Title	Author	Notes
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	854	Smoke Rings		Lightweight last spike	Vulcan	Railway line to Kitimat, Aluminium Company of Canada
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	854	Smoke Rings		Chain reaction	Vulcan	Siphoned
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	854	Smoke Rings		Chainless cycle	Vulcan	Shaft-driven F.N.
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	855	General		Gifts from the workshop	Artificer	Binnacle table lighter, desk calendar, use of plastics, the desk calendar, ... more Binnacle table lighter, desk calendar, use of plastics, the desk calendar, hexagonal brass pillars, recommended materials for discs, a photographic method, binnacle table lighter, fitting the wheel, accessible parts, fitting a compass
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	859	General		Christmas Shopping Hints		Utility drill (Black and Decker), three- and six-jaw chucks (Griptru, F.Bur... more Utility drill (Black and Decker), three- and six-jaw chucks (Griptru, F.Burnerd and Co.), fractional h.p. motors (Brook), for the amateur handyman (Rawlplug Co.), fast and loose bench coutershaft (Portass), ladies choice (Myford lathe cover), compact little tool wallets (Moore and Wright), cheap yet acceptable (Ding-Dong Junior saw frame by Charles Baynes), drill sets in free wallets (John M.Perkins and Smith), bench or table vice (Record tools by C. and J.Hampton, carbon steel and high speed drills (Dormer by Sheffield Twist Drill and Steel Co.)
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	862	Beginners' Workshop		Working pipes and tubes	Geometer	Bending small pipes, bending larger pipes, obtaining angles
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	863	Steam		Nostalgia in Steam	R.E.Vinning	Weird road transport, line of least resistance, discretion and valour
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	865	Humorous		A twist drill grinding jig-jig	Michael Oxley	Some common drilling errors, not the only reason for complaint, bettering L... more Some common drilling errors, not the only reason for complaint, bettering LBSC, the path to Hell ... , Oxley the electrician, make your own grinding wheel (Heaven help you), not entirely unexpected
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	868	Toy		Something for the Children	J.H.Owen	A strong and attractive toy train. The heavy work, suggested colour schemes... more A strong and attractive toy train. The heavy work, suggested colour schemes, milk and cocoa tins, accessories, dimensions
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	870	General		Solid Sound	Michael Lorant	Bell Telephone Company experiment. Limited scope, analysing the shapes, pla... more Bell Telephone Company experiment. Limited scope, analysing the shapes, plastic loaf models, uses of the models
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	872	Railway		B.R. Contracts
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	873	Automotive		Modelling a Manx Norton	H.W.Hooper	Final details. Valve gear, tool for making the chain, racing number plates,... more Final details. Valve gear, tool for making the chain, racing number plates, gear lever, brake pedal, clutch assembly and sprockets, making sprocket teeth
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	875	Humorous		The First Steam Test	Arthur W.Smith (Portugal)	Bellows for draught, the wife takes over, sounds just right, tried pushing ... more Bellows for draught, the wife takes over, sounds just right, tried pushing it, the last laugh, drawings bt Terry B.Aspin
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	878	Expert's Workshop		Improving the Finish (on nuts)	Duplex	Making the jig
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	880	Nautical	2	Miniature Marine Engine Survey	P.G.F.Chinn	B.W.M. 250D, Cameron 0.09 Marine Special, 0.82 c.c. Atwood outboard
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	881	Locomotive		Those Were The Daysà LBSC in nostalgic mood	LBSC	Jobs for the boys, the hours of business, 2-2-2 No. 326 Grosvenor, the best... more Jobs for the boys, the hours of business, 2-2-2 No. 326 Grosvenor, the best jobs, easy to learn, No. 186 De La Warr, come into my parlour! No. 345 Plumpfon, popular brew-ups, royal salute! Cleaners at New Cross
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	884	Book		Christmas Reading	Ernest F.Carter	"Cracker Hash" by Commander Joseph Russell Stenhouse; "How to Make Marquetr... more "Cracker Hash" by Commander Joseph Russell Stenhouse; "How to Make Marquetry Pictures" by J.C.Anderson; "Modelling the Revenge" by C.N.Millward; "Under Four Flags" by Captain H.W.Edwards; The How-to-Make It Book; "Soldering and Brazing" by A.R.Turpin, Lathe Accessories - How to Make and Use Them by Edgar T.Westbury; The Four-Masted Barque by Edward Bowness; Welding and Cutting by J.A.Oates; The End of the Line by Bryan Morgan; Locomotives of British Railways, L.M.S. Group by H.C.Casserley and L.L.Asher, "How to Make Model Aircraft" by P.G.F.Chinn; The Railway Magazine; Model Mechanical Engineering by Ernest Steel; A Beginner's Guide to Radio by F.J.Camm; Engineers' Dreams; The Book of the Lathe by C.T.Bower
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	887	Track		The Story of the Emerald Line	Edwin A.Tramp	Dublin Club Track. An odd load, permanent home divided interests, J.J.Carro... more Dublin Club Track. An odd load, permanent home divided interests, J.J.Carroll's oil-fired Juliet
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Oil Burners	C.W.Nixon
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Americans Abroad	Ralph D.Henry
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Reaction Time	A.Sewards
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Bodies in Collision	S.Murphy	The bee and the train
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Two Hangers	A.W.Ray
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Injectors	H.D.Marshall
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Motorcycle Model	J.Davey	Miniature Manx Norton by R.P.Wakefield
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	888	Postbag		Bodies in Collision	H.Littlefair	The bee and the train
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	889	Postbag		Gauge Glass Erosion	A.Smith
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	889	Postbag		Fine Lines	D.W.E.Kyle
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	889	Postbag		Fine Lines	J.Clements
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	889	Postbag		Hand Cream	J.A.Watson
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	889	Postbag		Club Suggestions	J.V.Gillam
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	889	Postbag		Unique Lathe	Stephen H.Clarke
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	889	Postbag		Electrification	H.Wall
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	890	Postbag		Lever Motion	F.Featherstone
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	890	Postbag		Fletcher Jenning	Name and Address supplied
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	890	Postbag		Fletcher Jenning	F.Jux
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	891	Readers' Queries		Self-lubricating metals	M.MacD.
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	891	Readers' Queries		Miniature hydraulics	E.C.B.
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	891	Readers' Queries		I.C. power for locomotive	K.P.B
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	891	Readers' Queries		Epsom salts for muffling	P.A.W.
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	891	Readers' Queries		A.C. not D.C.	C.L.B.
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	891	Readers' Queries		Different speeds	H.B.U.
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	892	Club News		Isle of Wight MES
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	892	Club News		Harrow and Wembley SME		Annual Locomotive Efficiency Trials, C.R.Jeffries about to start his winnin... more Annual Locomotive Efficiency Trials, C.R.Jeffries about to start his winning run
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	892	Diary		M.E. Diary
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	893	Club News		Andover DMES
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	893	Club News		The Sheffield DSMEE
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	893	Club News		The Marlborough SMEE (NZ)
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	893	Locomotive		The ideal locomotive	J.F.Harrison
	1955	08-Dec	113	2,846	893	Locomotive		The ideal locomotive	LBSC
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