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Ian Collett 103/01/2016 23:59:50
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From the comments above, and speaking as a total newbie, it would appear that some of the technical data contained in the textbooks in question perhaps don't apply too well to the modern equipment and materials now available?

However, I think for an absolute beginner my first thoughts on looking at a book on a new subject, particularly one involving fast rotating bits of heavy metal, are:

  1. Safe operation, good habits to develop and which to avoid - I take it those haven't changed significantly over the decades?
  2. Everyday terminology, a language primer if you will. I won't call it jargon, it isn't that, but these are tools that have specific names for parts, configurations and operations; and those names need to be learnt if I'm to communicate successfully when I have a problem or need guidance from those with more experience than I am ever likely to have
  3. Capabilities and limitations concerning the tasks I intend to complete - primarily but not exclusively 7mm/ft locomotive and rolling stock construction in brass, nickel silver and steel

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