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THE LIVE STEAM BOOK by LBSC. Originally published in the 1920's as "Shop, Shed & Road, this is a reprint of the 1950 edition. Like the original, it contains notes from his writings over 30 years of model engineering. ISBN 0905100867 LBSC is thought by many to be the "father" of model live steam. In my opinion, this book is a "must have".
MODEL STEAM LOCOMOTIVES by Martin Evans . The ex-editor of Model Engineer brings over 50 years experience to the topic, and this book is one that should, in my opinion, be on every model engineer's shelf. ISBN 0852428170
THE MODEL LOCOMOTIVE FROM SCRATCH . by B. Terry Aspin Based on a series of articles by 'Chuck', the author offers alternatives to the option of acquiring a commercially available model locomotive. ISBN 1854861654
BUILD YOUR OWN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE by Jack Buckler 'Sweet Pea', a 5" narrow gauge Bagnall style locomotive has proved to be one of the most popular in that gauge. ISBN 1857611020 This book will show you how to build one, and is also useful for builders of its "cousins", Sweet William and Sweet Violet.
GARDEN RAILWAYS by R. Tustin Garden railways require specialised treatment when compared with indoor lines and this book, one of the first on the subject, is still useful today with much information to be gained. A 'Past Masters' book. ISBN 1857610172
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO MODEL STEAM LOCOMOTIVES by Tim Coles The author shows how you can build your own miniature steam locomotive. Gives full instructions, plus clear diagrams, to enable anyone to construct their own loco in a home workshop. Includes how and where you can run your engine. ISBN 1857610369
Handbook for Railway Steam Locomotive Enginemen. A reprint of an official British Rail handbook from 1957 designed to teach its loco men the ins and outs of understanding and running a steam engine. ISBN 0711006288
The "Countryman's Steam" Manual - John Haining 94 Pages, (March 1996), Nexus Special Interests. ISBN 1854861360 John Haining is renowned for his knowledge on the subject.
Building Simple Model Steam Engines - Vol 1 Tubal Cain. 105 pages, (December 1997) Nexus Special Interests. ISBN .1854861042 Full descriptions, and written by an acknowledged expert in this field.
Building Simple Model Steam Engines - Vol 2 Tubal Cain. 105 pages, (December 1997) Nexus Special Interests. ISBN 1854861476. Full descriptions, and written by an acknowledged expert in this field.
