Model Stationary and Marine Steam Engines

Model and Allied Publications Ltd, 1969 reprint

The author brings practical full-size experience to bear on the design and building of model engines through his working life as an engineer on a wide variety of steam engines and associated plant. Consideration is given to a number of differing types of model; these cover a range from the simplest oscillating engine to high-duty marine and small power enclosed engines. The illustrations are mostly of model stationary and marine steam engines built by the aiuthor. Points of general interest include reversing gears, lubrication, and a number of miscellanrous items (governors, lagging, splash guards, drain cocks, feed pumps, stop valves, saddle keys etc) This book is a must for the serious model engineer who strives after perfection and a creative approach...