Designed in part by Dugald Drummond who was the Chief Engineer of the Caledonian Railway & built as a solitary example of its class by Neilson & Co in 1886, the 4-2-2 saw extensive service in the late 19th Century when operating the express service between Carlisle & Edinburgh, known at the time as " Race to Scotland". After the First World War the 4-2-2 locomotive was reserved for hauling the directors coach but in 1930 after acquiring the Crimson Lake livery of the LMS the locomotive reverted back to ordinary traffic working local train services between Perth & Dundee making it the last Single Wheeler to work in traffic in the British Isles. Each specially presented limited edition train pack

Includes:: a numbered certificate. Available: 2nd quarter. Manufacturer: Hornby Model: R2806 The Last Single Wheeler 'LMS Dean Train Pack
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The Magic of Mystery Quilt by Gillian Cooper We all need a bit of mystery in our lives. Mystery quilts are so much fun! Join us for Popular Patchwork’s mystery quilt designed by Gillian Cooper, starting with Part One, the shopping! In Part Two of Popular Patchwork’s mystery quilt, we get started with the blues. In Part Three we continue making the quilt top units... In Part Four we continue making the units. In Part Five of Popular Patchwork’s latest mystery quilt, we finish making the units & the mystery is revealed! Finished

Size: Larger quilt: Approx. 198cm (78) square Smaller quilt: Approx. 107cm (42) square Skill Level: Beginner This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine published in September
- December 2009 & January 2010. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file.


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- The remarkable life of Herschel Mc Kee Herschel Mc Kee's remarkable life story reads like that of a comic-book hero. A daredevil, a leader of men &, above all, a survivor, Mc Kee fought in both World Wars, suffering numerous skirmishes with death. His colourful life included spells as a Foreign Legion soldier, fighter-pilot ace with the elite Lafayette Flying Corps, prisoner-of-war escapee, racing driver, WWII bomber-wing commander & test pilot. His amazing resilience led to him being nicknamed ' The Man Who Would Not Die' while he was still alive. Written in a lively, engaging style, here is the true story of an extraordinary man. ' Represents a fine effort from an author who has plenty of stories to tell' Autosport 'A hugely entertaining tale of a man who lived his life without fear' Motorsport Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 272 pages, 32 b&w illustrations ...

" Geoff Hunt’s pictures, perfectly accurate in period & details, but very far from merely representational, are often suffused with a light reminiscent of Canaletto" – Patrick O’ Brian. Author: Geoff Hunt 144 pages 300 x 280mm Hardback Geoff Hunt, RSMA, is know to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O’ Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading marine artists of his generation & his paintings of square-riggers, sea battles & naval operations, as well as deck & port scenes, truly evoke the era & workings of Nelson’s Navy & those of its enemies during the ‘ Age of Sail’. " The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt", written by the artist himself, presents over 100 paintings & sketches for the first time in a beautifully produced single volume. Geoff Hunt’s prolific career, his painting techniques & artistic influences & the trademark meticulous primary research, which contributes to each of his canvases, are examined in a lengthy introduction. This is followed by a series of five copiously illustrated ‘ Case Studies’ where the artist explains the initial inspirations, the exploration of source material & the often lengthy artistic progression that leads to the creation of a finished painting. The major part of the volume is dedicated to a plate section focussing on four distinct themes exhibited in the artist’s output: Painting Nelson’s Navy; The American Revolution; Illustrating the Naval Writers & The Modern Marine Scene. Publisher: Conway Maritime Press ...

When this book was first published in 1979 it was immediately recognised as the standard work on the evolution of rigging, mast making & sail making. More than twenty years later it remains the most comprehensive & informative work on the subject. Author: James Lees 93 photographs & 540 line drawings 304 pages Hardback The author himself wrote of the genesis of this book: ' As the rigging of contemporary models deteriorated over the years & so few untouched models were still in existence, I felt that a book conveying the various changes in rigging was a necessity to prevent the historical data from disappearing. This book was therefore compiled over some ten years from information obtained from contemporary manuscripts, books, models, etc in the archives of the National Maritime Museum.' He went on to say of it: ' By use of this book it will now be possible for model craftsmen throughout the world, in the present & future, to restore or make models correctly according to the historical features of the various periods. It will assist restorers of marine paintings in the difficult task of replacing obliterated rigging, as well as providing a handbook of technical information for the maritime & war historian.' Publisher: Conway Maritime Press ...

- How to plan & build a successful layout Explains how to plan a model railway, taking into account the space, time, budget & personal skills available, with information on the various types of railway that can be modelled. A companion volume to the authors best-selling The Model Railway Manual. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 160 pages, 315 illustrations ...

- A step-by-step guide to building a layout A comprehensive, fully illustrated step-by-step guide to constructing a model railway. From building the baseboard, laying track & wiring up, to creating realistic scenery & adding intricate details. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 192 pages, 300 illustrations ...

Stuart Lodge: For sheer excitement, the launch of a model rocket takes a lot of beating. The tention of the countdown, ignition, a blast of flame & smoke & your creation boosts skywards. The spectacle of a detailed scale rocket hurtling skywards then either drifting down on a recovery parachute, or a high-performance boost glider circling in a thermal current immediately brings to mind thoughts of interplanetary & infinity of space. Author Stuart Lodge has experienced all forms of model rocketry & built up a depth of experience of the science & practice of this futuristic hobby. this book describes the physics & chemistry for those who want to explore & gain the kowledge to safely enjoy it. The whole spectrum of the hobby is covered including history, scale & functional model construction, propellants, stability, recovery & ground support systems plus much more. ...

The first volume examines naval events at Toulon in 1793 where Sir Sidney Smith burnt half of the French Mediterranean Fleet & Howe’s victory over French forces at the ‘ Glorious First of June’ in 1794. Whilst momentous events were taking place in Europe, the Royal Navy was also playing an important role in colonial expeditions as British statesmen looked to the West Indies as a region where small maritime forces could operate against French possessions. Author: W M Jamesapprox. 10 illustrations 420 pages May 2002150 x 230 mm Hardback The Naval History of Great Britain During the French Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars William James’ Naval History is one of the most valuable works in the English language on the operation of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars. The original five volumes were published in 1822-24, with a six-volume edition appearing in 1826. Previously the work has only been available to scholars through specialist libraries. This new edition, with each individual volume indexed separately for the first time, provides an accessible, affordable edition of this important work. Publisher: Conway Maritime Press ...