Issue 4653

In this issue ...

It’s all about heat this time as we look at boilers for Molly Ann, a 7¼ inch Beattie well tank, a 5 inch gauge American 4-4-0 and a new grate and ashpan for a 5 inch gauge Britannia.

Pete Smith adds the boiler, water tank and cab to his Polly Molly Ann to complete his 5 inch gauge locomotive and fulfil a lifelong ambition.
Jon Freeman discusses the subject of voltage regulation for his petrol engine/alternator combination and decides on an ‘intelligent’ solution using a cheaply available microcomputer.
Norm Norton designs and constructs a new grate and ashpan for his Modelworks 5 inch gauge Britannia locomotive.
Mark Smithers continues the ‘Quarry Hunslet’ story with a look at the ‘Large Quarry’ class of narrow gauge locomotives.
Luker builds a stainless steel boiler for his 5 inch gauge American outline locomotive Wahya.
Ron Fitzgerald explains the importance of the Cornish market to the success of James Watt’s steam engine.
Daco builds a half size version of the Lister ‘D’ Type stationary engine.
Mike Sayers celebrates the life and work of Tom Pasco, designer of original and innovative internal combustion engines.
Hotspur completes the manufacture and fitting of the lamp brackets to his 7¼ inch gauge Beattie well tank.
Stewart Hart makes the valve linkage for his ‘grasshopper’ engine and John Arrowsmith travels to leafy Buckinghamshire to visit the Tree Tops railway, currently under construction, and catch up on progress..
 

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CANCELLED  -   The MODEL ENGINEER COMPETITION 2020
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the current public health situation, the Competition had to be cancelled for 2020 as it was sadly not possible for the National Model Engineering and Modelling Exhibition (due to have been held from 8th - 10th May at Doncaster) to go ahead as planned .

The 'benchmark' Model Engineer Competition featured, for the first time, at the National Model Engineering Exhibition held at Doncaster in April 2019. Just as in previous competitions, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals were awarded, as were certificates for Very Highly Commended, Highly Commended and Commended entries. A selection of the usual trophies were also awarded.

The re-establishment of the competition is good news for Model Engineer, for the hobby and for the Doncaster show, so ...

YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME

to consider your entries for the 2021 Competition!