Practical Articles by experienced writers on the construction and working of model steam, gas and oil engines; model locomotives and railways; model boilers; model steam and electric launches, and sailing yachts; lathes and metal and wood-working tools; pattern-making; brass and iron founding; forging; model dynamos and motors; electric bells, telephones and batteries; accumulators; electric lighting; influence machines; electrical experiments; motor cycles, &c., &c.
Model Engineers and their Work.—Illustrated interviews with prominent model engineers, describing their workshops, their methods of working; and some of their models.
Our Beginners’ Column.—A section devoted to elementary instruction on the use of tools; the making of simple apparatus and models, and the carrying out of easy experiments.
Practical Letters from our Readers.—A correspondence column, wherein readers can describe workshop appliances or methods of their own invention and discuss practical matters of mutual interest.
Amateurs’ Supplies.—Under this heading short descriptions of new tools, apparatus and materials are inserted, thus keeping the reader posted up in the latest improvements.
A System of Queries and Replies, by which all readers of the journal can obtain information and advice on mechanical or electrical subjects.
Original Working Drawings and high-class illustrations are a regular feature of the journal.
Prize Competitions open to all readers, are announced from time to time, on all subjects.
Model Yachting, Notes, New Books, &c., &c.
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