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Model Steam Engines

By Bob Gordon
Series: Shire Library
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Model Steam Engines by Bob Gordon ingeniously bridges two worlds, delving into the craft of model steam engine creation while drawing parallels with the art of gourmet cooking. It explores the intricate processes behind building miniature steam engines, akin to following a complex recipe, connecting the detailed assembly with the creativity and precision required in the culinary arts. It reflects on how patience and precision play crucial roles in both disciplines.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Model Steam Engines

Model engineering was popularised by pioneering steam enthusiasts, and rapidly grew into an exciting world-wide 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.

An illustrated guide to the history and development of model steam engines.

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Model Steam Engines by Bob Gordon offers an intriguing glimpse into the world of model steam engineering. The book delves into the history of early model makers and explores how model engineering was popularised through the efforts of pioneering steam enthusiasts.

Series: Shire Library

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780852639061

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Shire Publications

Illustration: 42 b/w

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 96g

Pages: 32

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Bob Gordon Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Series: Shire Library

About the Author

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’.

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