Manual of Model Steam Locomotive Construction

Percival Marshall, 1st Edition, 1960, good condition with dustwrapper in fair condition, sellotape marks on front and back endpapers, owner's name neatly signed in a few places, pages bright and clean, binding tight.

Model engineering in general appeals to the mechanically-minded amateur as an absorbing hobby and its accomplishment gives deep satisfaction in the development of the necessary skill and the pride of craftsmanship which arises. Of the many subjects which can be taken for modelling, none is more popular than the steam locomotive. It has a fascination all its own and our forebears very aptly dubbed it the `Iron Horse.' Like a musical instrument, the steam locomotive is influenced by the enginemen; some are better performers than others. This is 158 pages of practical help and guidance for model engineers who build model steam locomotives of any gauge between 1.25 in and 10.25 in. Each part of the locomotive is dealt with by the author, and his instructions are supplemented by drawings and photographs. It is the most comprehensive book on the subject and enables builders of small locomotives to go ahead with their work with full confidence. It will help the reader select gauge and scale, type of locomotive, learn the general principles of design; it looks at mainframes, stretchers, axleboxes and crankpins; not forgetting wheels, axles, crank axles, crank-pins, bogies, pony and radial trucks, cylinders and details, crossheads and motion details, valve link motions, valve radial gears, boilers, boiler fittings, lubrication, pumps, injectors, brakes, platework, tenders, tanks and fittings, fuels, raising steam and driving the finished product! ...