Scratch Building Model Railway Tank Locomotives: The Tilbury

This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to scratch build a model railway tank locomotive based on the Tilbury locomotive. The Tilbury was a small 0-4-0 tank locomotive built by the Hunslet Engine Company in 1872. It was used on the Tilbury and Southend Railway in England until 1938.

The book is written in a clear and concise style, and is illustrated with over 200 photographs and diagrams. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced model makers.

Scratch-Building Model Railway Tank Locomotives: The Tilbury 4-4-2

by Elieth Vargas Piedra

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9697 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	146 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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Materials

• Brass sheet
• Nickel silver sheet
• Phosphor bronze wire
• Solder
• Flux
• Etched brass detail parts
• Paint
• Decals

Steps

1. Cut out the body parts from the brass sheet.
2. Solder the body parts together.
3. Cut out the chassis parts from the nickel silver sheet.
4. Solder the chassis parts together.
5. Fit the chassis to the body.
6. Make the wheels and axles.
7. Fit the wheels and axles to the chassis.
8. Make the boiler.
9. Fit the boiler to the chassis.
10. Add the detail parts.
11. Paint and decal the locomotive.

Scratch-Building Model Railway Tank Locomotives: The Tilbury 4-4-2

by Elieth Vargas Piedra

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9697 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	146 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE