Welcome to Steam Traction World News, Events & Blog Section
Welcome to the Steam Traction World News & Blog section, your one-stop destination for the latest updates, stories, and insights from the world of steam traction. Here, we combine news about our newest engines, product updates, and special announcements with engaging blog content that dives deep into the rich history and precise engineering behind steam traction engines.
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to the hobby, this section is designed to keep you informed, inspired, and connected with a community that shares your passion. Explore articles that offer expert tips, detailed assembly guides, and behind-the-scenes looks at how our kits are crafted to perfection. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of steam and bring the timeless tradition of traction engines into the modern era.
Christmas 2021 – Life’s a Happy Song
Christmas 2021: Life’s a Happy Song Are you adorned in your finest woollen Christmas jumper? Are your sprouts simmering nicely? The mulled wine gently warming and the chestnuts roasting by the open fire? A festive welcome (yes, yes it’s still only November). It’s the annual Christmas Steam Traction World ‘thank you’ – a little something […]
USA Steam Engine
Your Builds feature this stunning engine by Trey Patrick from Kansas, USA.
On a Roll – Steam Roller
We are on a roll – with the Rollers, thanks to Dave Rossiter’s Roller called Mace.
Scottish Steam
Serial steam fan Mark Stevens from Edinburgh keeps the Your Build’s rolling, with his Roller!
Roll On (The Better Weather)
Bob Millard says “Having been sat in engine shed for 18 months we got round to steaming her today.”
Brilliant Burrell
This marvellous engine belongs to Paul Wills. The engine took 5 years to do, Paul says, “On and off.”
Ooooooooh!
Drool! We can’t focus on writing anything about this engine at present. JUST LOOK AT IT!!!
Super Seven
Nigel from Leicester, 8 months into a 4″ Showman’s build, has a ‘wheelie’ good job on his hand with 7 wheels all now built and painted. 7?
Steam at Swanage
Mark Cassel says: “Great weekend at, Roads to Rail, Swanage Railway’s first event/rally.”
Shuttleworth Road Loco
We are loving this photo outside the iconic Shuttleworth House. The engine is called The Mistress. This photo was from the The Bedford Steam and Country Fayre, a couple of years ago.