Design Packs and Booklets

Design Packs

• Saint Brides Hall

This is a collation of all the articles written by Paul Wiese that appeared in Steam Chest. The associated drawings (2 sheets) are available from the Plans Service.
• Toby

Steve Eaton built a "freelance" narrow gauge locomotive that proved such a success that he was persuaded to describe how to build one in Steam Chest. This Design Pack includes all the articles and drawings produced to date, all on A4 sized paper. A3 sized drawings are available on request. Castings are available from the Association and Reeves (2000).
• 8ft Stirling Single

Peter Gardner has designed, built one and run it regularly at Association rallies. The design proved a "hit" with members and he was eventually persuaded to describe his design in Steam Chest. This Design Pack includes all four construction articles on A4 sized paper with colour photos, and two drawings on A3 paper. The pack also includes a reproduction of the LBSC design notes that appeared in English Mechanics in 1937. A works drawing reproduced at almost exactly scale size is also available. Castings are available from the Association.
• Ugly Duckling

In 1936 LBSC described briefly his answer to the Diesel engined locomotive. His design, as ever, included interesting features. The articles that appeared in The Model Engineer are reproduced here, along with a number of A3 sized drawings recently created using CAD. Castings are available from the Association.

Booklets

• 2½" Gauge Locomotive Designs Part One

This covers 22 designs by LBSC that appeared in The Model Engineer.
• 2½" Gauge Locomotive Designs Part Two

This covers 23 designs by LBSC that appeared in English Mechanics.
• 2½" Gauge Locomotive Designs Part Three

This covers 25 designs by various engineers not covered in Parts 1 and 2. Three Appendices list drawings/designs produced by Henry Greenly, J.A.Josslin & P.Eldon Hunt.
• Small Locomotive Construction

The Locomotive Designs of J.A.Josslin and P.E.Hunt. LBSC wrote a weekly column for The Model Engineer and often reproduced the work of two Canadians, Josslin and Hunt. All the known designs are listed here, along with re-prints of the relevant articles published.
• Fayette

LBSC's comments from The Model Engineer on the problems encountered.
• Fayette - an update

This is a collection of articles and letters from members dealing with the design errors. Essential reading for everyone who is either building a Fayette, or reconditioning one.
• Baker Locomotive Valve Gear

Six articles written by Roy Milliken for Steam Chest collated together. Includes extracts from The Pilliod Company's handbook.
• Eagle

A collection of articles and letters by members dealing with the livery and constructional comments. It includes reproductions in colour of the crest on Merlin and of some models.
• Designing Your Own Locomotive

Originally penned by LBSC in English Mechanics in 1940, this provides the "inside" gen.
• Successful Running & Maintenance of Miniature Locomotives

LBSC gave this valuable information in English Mechanics in 1935. Additionally, the booklet includes "Some Causes of Bad Performance", written in 1940.
• How to Overhaul and Recondition a Locomotive

Another of LBSC's essential writings. This was originally printed in English Mechanics in 1939.
• Services to Members

This booklet, now running to 28 sides, details (including prices) :
• Contacts names and addresses
• Castings available for the locomotive designs supported
• Transfers available
• Contructional Article reprints
• Locomotive design plans and drawings
• Design Packs and Booklets
• Boiler Flanging Formers
• Wheel Machining Standards
• Index to the Steam Chest Journal

This lists all the articles that appeared in our early newsletters and journals upto issue 100.

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