Model Steam Engines - Bob Gordon

Model Steam Engines - Bob Gordon

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Full bibliographic data for Model Steam Engines

Title

Model Steam Engines

Authors and contributors

By (author) Bob Gordon

Physical properties

Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 32
Width: 149 mm
Height: 210 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 91 g

Audience

General/trade

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9780852639061
ISBN 10: 0852639066

Classifications

LCification:TT
Nielsen BookScan Product Class:T11.5
BISAC category code:TEC009000
BISAC category code:CRA045000
BISAC category code:CRA020000

Illustrations note

illustrations

Publisher

SHIRE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Imprint name

SHIRE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Publication date

22 June 2010

Publication City/Country

Buckinghamshire/GB

Main description

Model engineering was popularized by pioneering steam enthusiasts, and rapidly grew into an exciting worldwide hobby for amateur engineers. This book describes how model steam engines work, outlines the development of the machine tools used to build the models, and investigates the seven different categories of model engines, which include models built to support patent applications, and those built purely for pleasure. The author, himself a model steam locomotive driver, also delves into the possible pitfalls and practicalities of scale model engineering. Generously illustrated, this is guaranteed to interest any aspiring engineer, as well as collectors of steam engines.

Biographical note

Bob Gordon trained as an engineer and has an abiding passion for the power and motion of steam engines. Over the years this has been enhanced by working with steam engines ashore, serving on steam-powered ships afloat, operating model steam engines and driving model steam locomotives. He has also written two other books in the Shire Library series, "Early Electrical Appliances" and "Toy Steam Engines."