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.


Onward and Upward
Despite staffing shortages due to Covid restrictions, it’s still onward and upward at STW.
Kits
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International Price List
International Price List: Updated February 2023
Christmas 2020 – Your Song
Christmas 2020: Your Song It’s the moment you have all been waiting for! The sprouts are simmering nicely, the mulled wine is warming and the chestnuts are roasting by the open fire. It’s the annual Christmas Steam Traction World ‘thank you’ – a little something we put together to (hopefully) raise a smile and to […]
Merch
As Christmas draws near and the retail giants look to make as much money as possible, sorry er.. celebrate the festive season by offering a range of associated goods “Merch” to their customers who willingly part with their hard-earned cash for an in-demand fluffy creation that matches the retailers particular Christmas advert.
A Bigger Sleigh Santa?
So 20 customers have early Christmas presents after the boiler inspector was in on Monday to pass them off.
Boilers
Few pics of some of the boilers ready and waiting for the inspector to come in and sign off on the 14th Dec (there are others I just didn’t take photos of them all)
Little Samson – Huge Interest
So today we welcome to the factory our newest addition……a 4″ Little Samson.
Your Builds: The Mistress
Ive included some photos of the paint process mainly lining and the top coats to show what kind of finish you can get with a brush and lots and lots of patience.
Size Comparison
This is a great photo. One of the 6″ Little Samson next to our best selling 4″ Burrell Agi just so everyone can see the size difference.