Building Small Steam Locomotives: A Practical Guide to Making Engines for Garden Gauges Contributor(s): Jones, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 184797029X ISBN-13: 9781847970299 Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: December 2008 * Out of Print * Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Model Railroading |
Dewey: 625.196 |
LCCN: 1042945 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.6" W x 9.7" L (1.85 lbs) 192 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: 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. |
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