Martin Evans (1916 – 29 December 2003) was influential in the field of model engineering and locomotive design, and also worked as the technical editor and eventually managing editor of the English magazine Model Engineer. [1] His editorship, along with other changes in staff, helped keep the magazine on track after experiencing some decline following the death of locomotive designer Curly Lawrence. [2] Evans inaugurated the International Model Locomotive Efficiency Competition (IMLEC) in 1969. [3] An erudite editor, Evans worked with a pool of other knowledgeable contributors during a time considered to be the height of British toolroom engineering. Evans retired from the magazine in June 1977, continuing his concentration on locomotive design. He died December 29, 2003. [3]
Many model locomotive designs in a range of gauges were serialised by Martin Evans in the pages of Model Engineer. Some of the castings used to machine and build these designs are still available from a few commercial suppliers as are some of the laser cut components. [4] [5] [6] Some of the earlier designs along with discussion threads among engineers of locomotive models can be seen in various web forums on the internet. [7] They are frequently seen both on model railway society tracks and second-hand markets. [8]
The designs included:
Martin Evans authored a number of books, including: [9]
Martin Evans (1916 – 29 December 2003) was influential in the field of model engineering and locomotive design, and also worked as the technical editor and eventually managing editor of the English magazine Model Engineer. [1] His editorship, along with other changes in staff, helped keep the magazine on track after experiencing some decline following the death of locomotive designer Curly Lawrence. [2] Evans inaugurated the International Model Locomotive Efficiency Competition (IMLEC) in 1969. [3] An erudite editor, Evans worked with a pool of other knowledgeable contributors during a time considered to be the height of British toolroom engineering. Evans retired from the magazine in June 1977, continuing his concentration on locomotive design. He died December 29, 2003. [3]
Many model locomotive designs in a range of gauges were serialised by Martin Evans in the pages of Model Engineer. Some of the castings used to machine and build these designs are still available from a few commercial suppliers as are some of the laser cut components. [4] [5] [6] Some of the earlier designs along with discussion threads among engineers of locomotive models can be seen in various web forums on the internet. [7] They are frequently seen both on model railway society tracks and second-hand markets. [8]
The designs included:
Martin Evans authored a number of books, including: [9]