Hello from West Wiltshire

[Dunstaneloi]

I started model engineering in my teens. In 1969 I started a 5"g. 'Terrier' and completed it last year !! After a lifetme of blacksmithing (not horses) I returned to the machine shop to complete 'Gypsy Hill' and am now building the McOnie's Oscillating Engine. I have already read Ramon's postings and will be following his crankshaft methods. I enjoy driving steam locos.  Mike.

[Jo]

  Mike,

The McOnie is not a basic engine to start with so good luck.

As you have been working in this area I assume you have a well equipped workshop 

Jo

[b.lindsey]

Hi and welcome to MEM Mike. Remember we love pictures too 

Bill

[Kim]

Hi Mike,
Welcome to the forum!
Kim

[Trevorc]

Hello Mike, we are near neighbours, i live in South Gloucestershire.
I too started a loco around 1969, it was a 71/4 inch gauge LBSC Tich , it took me 29 years.!!
Do you ever visit the model railway track operated by Bristol Model Engimeers?
Regards
Trevor

[Vixen]

Hello Mike,

Welcome from another near neighbor in Southern Hampshire.

Are you planning to visit the Bristol Model Engineering Exhibition in August, it's only a few weeks away. We do not have a MEM stand as such, but a number of us will be displaying engines (mostly aero engines) on the I/C Engine Builders Group stand. It's usually a good three day show, and well worth visiting.

See you there?

Mike

[Dave Otto]

Hi Mike, welcome to MEM!

Dave

[Roger B]

Welcome to the Forum from an ex swede basher (Swindon to Switzerland)