RICHARD SIMPSON with Part Five of his six short articles on steam Introduction Having now had a good look at the various individual parts of the steam plant, and assuming we know into which model it will be fitted, it is time to turn our minds towards how we are going to squeeze the bits…
Richard Simpson with Part Three of his six part mini-series Some of Richard’s Engines set up for practical displayIntroduction I think above all else that it is the engine in a steam plant that really gives it a degree of fascination and attraction which an electric power plant can never hope to match. It is…
Some people seem to have difficulty in coming up with ideas for their next models. I’ve even seen people pleading for advice on internet sites. Maybe I’m lucky in this respect as there is never a shortage of possible prototypes to build. In fact there is a drawer in my filing cabinet that is packed…
The little boat sailed o’er the pond,Puffin with all its might; Reg, he was as pleased as Punch, It was a wondrous sight. All morning long the boat sailed on, All thought of time had gone, But when, at last, the bonny craftRan out of steam and puff, Then Reg was clearly heard to cry‘Enuff,…
Kew Bridge Steam Museum Model Boat Show The museum is situated in Brentford, which is to the west of London and the buildings were originally used by the Grand Junction Waterworks Company to house the steam pumps that provided water to London. Much of the original equipment still exists and some of the restored steam…
