Build a brass steam locomotive

Complete with plans, parts lists, detailed photos, and technical illustrations, Stephen Anderson shows you how to scratchbuild a New York Central class F12e 4-6-0 in HO scale. His methods are applicable to any brass locomotive kit or scratchbuilding project. Even if you don't plan to build an entire locomotive, these techniques will allow you improve the detail and operation of your existing steam motive power fleet. Each installment will teach you basic modeling skills from cutting sheet metal to soldering to wiring that you're sure to find useful for many projects. (47 pages, 12.2 MB)