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.
Lykamobile: Control Model Steaming
She runs very well, a couple of small rattles starting to crop up as expected, the pump fills the boiler extremely quickly (quick trip around the block sent the boiler from nearly empty to nearly full), and the changes made to the regulator have stopped this one from sticking open. All in all we are […]
Your Builds: 2″ Burrell Ione
Today on this wonderful day I managed to get the engine out of the workshop, the first time in almost the two years that I have been building it (ordered at Dorset 2018).
Your Builds: Cumbrian 4″ Showman
Having visited the GDSF on a number of occasions and greatly enjoyed all the full size and smaller engines on display I have taken the plunge and embarked on building a STW Burrell and being seduced by the line up of Showman’s engines it had to be the one to go for so here goes!
Head of Steam
Road run to an appropriate named pub!!
Wheelie Good!
Excuse the pun but just look at this pair of Steam Traction World 4″ Burrell road loco rear wheels painted and lined, by Adam Meredith Traditional Painting and Lining.
Meet The Team
In this difficult time of social distancing we thought it was time for a show of unity and the latest staff photo so we pulled some engines outside in the sun and hey presto. Don’t worry no rules have been broken, all photo’s were taken with everyone at least two metres apart and some jiggery-pokery […]
VE Day
One thing that we are consistently impressed with is you, our customers. From the brilliance of your engine builds to your support and enthusiasm throughout our Steam Traction World journey, thus far. We also love the team spirit, the community that comes together during the build months and at steam shows. We are all a […]
Colonel Tom Moore – We Salute You!
In a time where everything seems so, so bad, there are glimpses of happiness and hope. There are so many people offering to help others, help to our key workers, neighbours and even strangers. These acts of kindness aren’t being reported much so we plan to scour the world for good news stories and share […]
Just for Fun – Fact of Fake?
We like to offer our fans challenges – they are very knowledgeable – so we offered these seemingly, steamingly powered inventions. But were they fact or fiction? See if you can tell. 1. Dutch motorcycle mechanic guru René van Tuil has been creating unique custom motorcycles for years and admits this is his most craziest […]
I Will Survive!
One thing that we are consistently impressed with is you, our customers. From the brilliance of your engine builds to your support and enthusiasm throughout our Steam Traction World journey, thus far. We also love the team spirit, the community that comes together during the build months and at steam shows. We are all a […]