This book deals with the construction of model locomotives, electrically driven, for the popular gauges '0' and '1'. The reader is taken right through the subject, which is dealt with in a practical manner. Chapters include a discussion on the tools and equipment required before a start is made, the selection of suitable materials, building the locomotive bodywork, turning wheels and axles, making scale valve gear, dummy riveting, detail work, making boiler mountings, painting and lining.