Simple Model Locomotive Building: "Tich" - Softcover

"L. B. S. C."

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0852427867 ISBN 13: 9780852427866

Publisher: Special Interest Model Books, 1982

Synopsis

Published in 1982 by Model and Allied Publications (Argus Books) as a revised edition in paperback, 268pp, ISBN 0852427867, this book was originally published in 1968 in hardback under the author Martin Evans' name, who originally edited the book into its published form and provided a foreword. This book is based on LBSC's 3.5 inch gauge locomotive and serves as an introduction to model locomotive building for every enthusiast who's interested and perhaps who hopes to own a lathe at some point! Chapters: Foreword; Introduction; Building the Running Gear, Coupling Rods & Feed Pump, Machining the Cylinders, Guide Bars & Crossheads, Making the Valve Gear, Steam Pipes & Lubricator, Starting on the Boiler, Fitting the Boiler Tubes, Staying the Boiler, Making the Smokebox, The Regulator and Superheater, Starting on the Boiler Fittings, Making the Grate & Ashpan, Platework, the Final Details, Firing and Driving the Engine. The book draws on the works of well-known experts such as Mr. G. S. Willoughby (articles have appeared in the magazine ‘Model Engineer’ from time to time), C.M. Keiller, "L.B.S.C" and Mr. J. N. Maskelyne

Edition details

• Publisher: Special Interest Model Books
• Publication date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0852427867
• ISBN 13: 9780852427866
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300
• Editor: Evans Martin