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The History of Bugatti Cars… (IMechE Lecture)

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Gordon in Lecture, Magazine.

The Leeds Association of Engineers has links with other institutions and societies in the area and we are invited to attend certain lectures as their guests. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Automobile Yorkshire Section invited members of the Leeds Association of Engineers to an evening lecture entitled:- ‘The History of Bugatti Cars’ held on Tuesday 6th November 2012 at the … Continue reading “The History of Bugatti Cars… (IMechE Lecture)”

Update on the University of Leeds Formula Student Racing Car

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Gordon in Magazine.

In the past the Leeds Association of Engineers has sponsored the University of Leeds Formula Student Race Team . Our programme secretary, Barrie Yates, has forwarded an update looking towards the competition in the Summer of 2013. University of Leeds – Pit Pass

How they ‘Engineered’ the Olympics Spectacular…

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Gordon in Magazine.

How they made those magic moments: The secrets behind that jaw-dropping Olympic opening ceremony For many, it was the most stunning and captivating opening ceremony to any Olympic Games. There was a lot of design and engineering work went on to create the show. More than one billion people around the world watched Danny Boyle’s astonishing and fantastical journey through … Continue reading “How they ‘Engineered’ the Olympics Spectacular…”

Model LMS Dreadnought Loco by John Bentley…

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Gordon in Magazine.

Our Trustee and Treasurer John Bentley is a keen railway modeller with a fine collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Here John tells us about his latest project, an LMS “Dreadnought” locomotive…. A model of an LMS “Dreadnought” Locomotive. The real ones were built in 1924 as a version of a Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway design of 1920. The 1920 … Continue reading “Model LMS Dreadnought Loco by John Bentley…”

Bloodhound: The British Built Supersonic Car

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Gordon in Magazine.

Unleash the Bloodhound: Rocket that could propel a British car to 1,000mph to be ignited for first time……. The pencil-shaped car is 12ft long and weighs 992lb It is expected to generate the combined output of 95 Formula 1 cars The rocket that could help a British team smash the world land speed record is set to be ignited for the … Continue reading “Bloodhound: The British Built Supersonic Car”

Our New Online Look

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Gordon in Magazine.

You will notice that the website has taken on a new look. The previous publishing system was becoming expensive and difficult to maintain and so it was decided to transfer to this new system. It is called ‘WordPress’ and the building of the new website and transfer of data was effected by Kally Shergill, brother of your President, Jaswinder Shergill. … Continue reading “Our New Online Look”

President’s Letter 2011

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Gordon in Magazine, President.

September 2011 As I start of my term as president of the association, I would take this opportunity to thank the past president and council members for their work over the previous year. I am sure that I will have their continued support. Looking back over the year, the membership level has remained fairly stable and the annual dinner was … Continue reading “President’s Letter 2011”

President’s Letter 2013

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Gordon in Magazine, President.

President’s Letter 2013 Well I decided to take the Presidency after all, so here I am typing my presidency letter and wondering what to say. It was not an easy decision to take this on. My work being some distance from Leeds means it is not always possible for me to attend our functions, so I had concerns regarding … Continue reading “President’s Letter 2013”