183,4101,256,On Shed,Locomotives of the L.N.W.R.,6,Martin Evans,"Covers the work of George Whale. King Edward 7,Precursor class no. 659 Dreadnought, Experiment class 4-6-0, Whale's Precursor passenger tank engine, Precursor 4-4-2 tank engine"

Issue 4101?

Good Morning Stewart,

Martin Evans didn't describe the building of the LNWR Precursor, he did a series on the 0-8-0 G1/G2 locomotives. I suspect the design your friend has aquired was by Don Young to his excellent Etna design, sadly Don died before completing the series in his magazine Locomotives Large and Small but the design is now maketed by Reeves 2000 under the Etna name and it may be worth asking them if they have available those few back issues covering the early part of the construction. Also may I suggest your friend makes contact with the LNWR society, who may be able to assist.

Regards,

Bob Youldon