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.
Traditional Livery Guide
Painting, lining and livery advise has been kindly supplied and written by Craftmaster Paints.
Testing the Showmans
Here’s a throwback to last year when we got the showmans engine out to do some work for us. Here she can be seen testing the now current dynamo design.
Lykamobile Kits
Lykamobile Kits waiting to be collected…..I’m not sure about the AA calling themselves the fourth emergency service in their advertising, the way the phones are ringing for customers in isolation who want something to be getting on with….it currently feels like we are!
Risk of Corona? Risk of Corona? Just pick up the phone-er.
Risk of Corona? Risk of Corona? Just pick up the phone-er.
Being Creative
Don’t be alone-a with Corona. Spend your new found time being creative.
Statfold
Plenty of STW products on display at our event at Statfold says Sam Brandist.
Take a Seat
So the Lykamobile kits went out as planned yesterday. Im guessing we’ll have some busy customers over the next few days assembling it all.
We Lyka This…
We got there in the end….the next Lykamobile kit which contains the front panel, floor panels, ring pulls, hand pump, water gauge, boiler fittings and pipe work, lubricators, pressure switch and much more (it’s huge with 3 pages of parts) is now all fitted, proved, all parts are bagged and labelled and it’s being boxed […]
Stunning Single Crank
An absolutely stunning STW 4” scale Single Crank Compound has come in this morning.
Your Builds: 2″ Burrell – Sylvia
It’s my wife’s name. Thought I’d start a thread to I can post progress. Got Kit 1 & 2.