The authro is well known as a designer of model steam locomotives and has studied both model and full-size railways for many years. Martin Evans is the former editor of the magazine Model Engineer, and before that was engaged professionally in the design, manufacture, and repair of model locomotives.
The self-assembly models that are created using the UGears construction kits have many outstanding features compare to the models created by other designers of self-assembly kits. All the parts are made of high quality plywood and they are shipped in beautiful design boxes. These new-generation self-assembly kits provide exciting and complex puzzle games that are equally enjoyed by children and elderly people. These construction kits contain numerous components with precise pre-cut details and the models that are created using these parts are truly mechanical and moving. These models are put in motion by way of manual winding.
The vintage model
The construction of the Steam Locomotive using the UGears self-assembly kits is a challenging as well as interesting task. This model has an amazing design and both the craftsmanship and the artistic details make it a unique model. The satisfaction and excitement that one gets on completion of this construction project are extraordinary. One has to experience the excitement to understand the intensity and depth. The UGears Steam Locomotive is incredibly realistic and it has exceptional perfection in all aspects. The model closely resembles the steam locomotive of 19th century with the characteristic wheels, gears, pistons and various other components. All the parts that are required to create this model are provided in the UGears kit and each and every detail of the parts are cut with maximum perfection.
The various aspects of the locomotive
The engine can be started using the lever provided near the driver’s window. This locomotive can move up to 5 meters and it is speeded up using the same lever. The gearwheel array of the engine is very big and by observing the functioning of the piston and the valve which are inside the model one can easily understand how the steam chamber of a locomotive receives the steam. The locomotive model features a compact and stylish cabin in which a ladder and an instrument panel are provided. The inside of the cabin is visible through the very small door as well as the openings on the roof. All the components are made of pre-cut plywood boards that are very easy to assemble together. One need not use glue or any other synthetic adhesive to join the parts.
A unique mechanical puzzle
The user manual explains very clearly the construction of the locomotive model using the components provided in the kit. Those who have the patience to carry out the complex task can easily construct the model. The kit consists of about 440 components and one can complete the task of constructing the locomotive in around 10 hours. The locomotive is one of the most complex models that UGears offer and also the most popular. Those who construct mechanical models in their leisure time will certainly agree that this is one among the best puzzles they had. It is easy to assemble the parts and the different stages of the project are seamless. The quality of the material, the amazing design and clear instructions make it an awesome mechanical model kit for. While the self-assembly kit itself is a great gift, the constructed locomotive can also be a unique gift. It is extremely satisfying to construct such a kit.
Plans and instructions for making locomotive models – standard and narrow gauge steam engines.
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In this page are locomotive model plan books. Each book contains detailed plans and illustrated instructions.
You can use these plan books in different ways.
- 1. Follow the instructions and use the plans as they are and build a 1/25 scale locomotive model in paper or brass.
- 2. Scan the plans and reduce the scale to build a model in OO, HO or TT Scale. Do it in card, paper or brass.
- 3. Scan the plans, reduce the scale and make a 3d version using Sketchup or another CAD program such as the free Qcad software.
- 4. Print the individual parts in 2d to cut out directly or use as a pattern for your photo etch or card.
The detail you get is fantastic.
First here is gallery of images showing the models in this series that are available. They show completed models. Below the gallery is a description of each of the engines shown.
You can also see descriptions and get the plans by going to this page. Locomotive Models
Below is more descriptive information about each model shown in the gallery.
Narrow Gauge Steam Engine Bn2t Freudenstein
A 9.4 ton steam engine with a water capacity of 1200 liters and 350 kilograms of coal. It ran on 1000 mm track at 40 km per hour.
Details And More Pictures At Freudenstein
POLISH NARROW-GAUGE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FROM 1948
This particular engine was built in 1948. The Cn2t was built from the early 1900’s on. It was found almost anywhere there were narrow gauge rails. It will fit any situation – industrial service or passenger service.
Details And More Pictures At Cn2t Las
Steam Engine Model TW-29
Polish narrow gauge tank steam locomotive TW 29 was produced in the years 1929 and 1930. It was used for many years (1929 – 1976) by the Upper Silesian Narrow Gauge Railroads on 785 mm track.
Details And More Pictures at TW-29
Narrow Gauge Diesel Engine Lxd2
A very popular narrow gauge diesel engine, Lxd2, still in wide use at tourist spots around Poland.
Details And More Pictures at Lxd2
GERMAN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FOR PASSENGER TRAINS FROM 1898
During World War II the majority of Polish locomotive was taken over by Germany and incorporated into the German railways.. After the war Poland still had 46 locomotives of the type Od2 that received new inventory numbers and were operated until 1958.
Details And More Pictures at OD2
Narrow Gauge Industrial Diesel Engine GLS30
The GLS-30 series diesel locomotives went into serial production in 1961. They were and continue to be very popular industrial, narrow gauge engines.
Details And More Pictures At GLS30
Brigadelok Narrow Gauge Steam Engine Dn2t
Typically used with a width of 600 mm. After the war, the Polish State Railways used the HF steam locomotives in the years 1918-1970. They were used also used on railways in the forestry and sugar industries. They were withdrawn because of the difficulty in getting parts to repair them. Some of the machines are in the train museums at Sochaczew, Skierniewice and Wenecja.
Details And More Pictures At Dn2t
POLISH NARROW-GAUGE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FROM 1929
The designation PX29 was applied in 1945 to the original design of the engine which was orginally designed WP29 (type Vilnius). This locomotive proved to be a successful design. It was well-liked because of its ease of use.
Details And More Pictures At Px29
Narrow Gauge Steam Engine Model Px48
The Px48 design was based on plans of the PX29. It was very efficient and very popular. Another version, PX49 was built for export.
Details And More Pictures At Px48
NARROW GAUGE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE + 4 CARS FROM THE TURN OF THE CENTURY XIX/XX
It carried passengers and freight. Of note, it carried bricks from the Golkow Brick Factory to Warsaw which bricks were necessary to help solve the then problem of a housing shortage.
Details And More Pictures At Wilanowska
Polish Freight Steam Engine From 1916
Locomotive steam engine TKw2, designed by Robert Garbe, was introduced at the World Exhibition in Malmo as T16 type 1. The locomotive proved to be highly valued by the Prussian railways. It was built in Prussia until 1924 with a total production of 1242 units under the designation T16 .
Details And More Pictures At TKw2
PRUSSIAN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FROM 1882
These engines were small tank locomotives (0-3-0) that were designed for local traffic and shunting. They were produced in large numbers in Germany for the Prussian Railways during the years 1882 to 1906 and then for other countries and private railways until 1924. In Poland they were used for training and by Polish factories up until the 1960’s.
Details And More Pictures At T-3
Steam Engine Model Bn2t
This is a model of one of the most active narrow gauge steam engines in Poland today. The prototype hauls tourists at Maltanka just outside Poznan.
Details And More Pictures At Borsig
Steam Engine Heavy Freight Model TY23
These locomotives were the core of freight locomotives in heavy goods traffic before 1939. Starting in 1937 they began to be replaced by locomotives Ty37.
Details And More Pictures At TY 23
Once again, you can see everything and get the plans by going to this page. Locomotive Models