Building 5″ tank Loco “Speedy”

Building 5″ tank Loco “Speedy”

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15 January 2012 at 16:00 #5864
Harry Webster 2
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15 January 2012 at 16:00 #82107
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Can anyone tell me if the notes for building this engine have appeared in Model Engineer “. I have drawings dated 1950 but it does not appear in that year ? I would be grateful if someone can identify the year (s ) this appeared .

Many thanks . Harry.
15 January 2012 at 16:06 #82109
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Hi Harry.

I think Speedy featured in English Mechanics.

But if you go to Reeves, they sell the notes (in what looks like book form – although I guess it could just be a photocopied set??) for about £8…..which seems a good deal:

https://vault1.secured-url.com/reeves2000/shop_item_details.asp?id=2/248

Hope that helps.

Edited By MAC on 15/01/2012 16:07:12

Edited By MAC on 15/01/2012 16:08:38
15 January 2012 at 16:34 #82110
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there is a book available i saw one at blackgates last time i was there. its also on amazon
15 January 2012 at 18:41 #82126
John Baguley
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Speedy did indeed appear in English Mechanics (1950). TEE Publishing sell the booklet (£7-95). If you decide to build one, don’t use the oiginal LBSC valve gear which gives poor valve events. Don Ashton has a much improved version.

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