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352 SMOKE RINGSNews, views and comment on the world of model engineering.

353 IMLEC: FIRST REPORTThe Editor reports on the opening day of this year’s competition

356 MARINER: A TWO CYLINDER VERTICAL ENGINEA freelance marine type engine by Chris Walter.

360 SAUNDERSON & MILLS TRACTOR ENGINE George Punter makes the engine for his 1913 agricultural tractor.

366 THE EPICYCE GEAR TRAINRon Wright explains the theory and mechanics of transmission.

370 LOCOMOTIVES BUILT FOR DISPLAYRobert Hobbs advises on everything except boiler making.

373 A GUIDE TO THE MODEL ENGINEER EXHIBITIONLecture programme, Clubs, Map and Plan.

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ON THE COVER... Plain but powerful! Lionel Flippance drove his newly completed locomotive, a ‘proposed’ BR 2-8-2, to IMLEC victory at Urmston. His Observer, Jim Moyle and the Chief Judge, Adrian Hinchcliffe look on at the steaming bay. Coverage starts on page 353. Photo, Rob Speare.

377 THE TALE OF A 3 in. SCALE THRESHING DRUMIan Couchman describes the metal and woodwork techniques used in producing a model threshing machine.

378 THE MARCET BOILERJim Haslam looks at the physics of steam.

382 THE LBSC ROSE BOWL COMPETITION 2015Steve Eaton reports on last year’s competition.

385 GARRETT 4CD TRACTOR IN 6 INCH SCALEChris Gunn completes the water pump drive.

388 THE NEXT STEP STEAM PLANTA beginner’s engine and boiler from Tony Wright.

394 CLUB NEWSGeoff Theasby takes a look at what is happening in the clubs.

397 DIARYForthcoming events.

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