Building 5″ tank Loco “Speedy”

[Harry Webster 2Participant @harrywebster2]

[Harry Webster 2Participant @harrywebster2]

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.

[MACParticipant @mac53652]

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

[Brian Dickinson 2Participant @briandickinson2]

there is a book available i saw one at blackgates last time i was there. its also on amazon

[John BaguleyParticipant @johnbaguley78655]

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.

 

John

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