Peter Angus Locomotive Builder

Peter Angus Locomotive Builder.

Peter Angus is probably the most prolific builder in the world of small-scale live steam locomotives. Working with Mike Lax, over three hundred locomotives have so far been constructed for the 16mm narrow gauge track widths of 32 and 45mm, plus one Gauge 1 locomotive – his only electrically powered model. All of these models share the common features of looking and behaving like the real thing.

You will find photographs of the vast majority of Peter’s locomotives within the pages of this book, but there is much more, including historical and technical details of the prototypes, how the models have been built, the ways he ensures their realistic performance, the different methods of firing and how he often fits unobstrusive radio controls, all whilst keeping a near scale appearance.

Whilst this book will appeal to anyone who owns one of the locomotives, it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone building their own smaller-scale live steam locomotive. For the model engineer, the prototypes range from well known narrow gauge locomotives, through Garratts, Kitson-Meyers, Sentinels, Shays and Avonside.