Building Small Steam Locomotives: A Practical Guide to Making

Building Small Steam Locomotives: A Practical Guide to Making Engines for Garden Gauges

If you have an ambition to build a small live steam locomotive, but are daunted by the skills required, then this book is for you. Written in his clear and encouraging style, Peter Jones demystifies the whole process for those with little or no previous experience. Contents include: An explanation of terms; Basic metalworking processes; Step-by-step project guides; Machining; Boilermaking; Painting; and Finishing. Fully illustrated throughout with color photographs and drawings, and including appendices of suppliers and societies, this is an invaluable work for the railway modeler.
Country USA
Brand Crowood Press (UK)
Manufacturer Crowood Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 300 colour photographs
ReleaseDate 2009-01-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781847970299

Building Small Steam Locomotives: A Practical Guide to Making Engines for Garden Gauges