Model Steam Engines, by Bob Gordon. 32 Pages. Softbound. This book is an exciting look at how model engineering was made popular by pioneering steam enthusiasts and became a world-wide hobby for amateur engineers. It covers how model steam engines work, outlines the development of machine tools, the problems and practicalities of model engineering, etc. and features advice about what to look for in a good model and looks at some of the early engineering firms the catered to the needs of model engineers. As if that weren't enough, it is filled with countless detailed black and white photos of model engines which complement the well-written text. This great new book will be of great interest to every model engineer and collector of steam engines. This book is no longer available. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0932)