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.
New Toys
A new CNC VMC (vertical machining centre) has been ordered. For those guys and girls who are into their machine tools here’s a photo of the model we have on order which we will be receiving at the end of March and bit of info on it and it’s capability.
Lykamobile Boilers
Lykamobile boilers coming on slowly but surely!!
Fabulous Foden
We love to see your finished engines. Send photos in to us and we’ll publish as many as we can!
Burrell Build
Cracking photo of one of our customers on his part finished 1/3rd scale Burrell Single Cylinder Roller.
Pressure Testing
The first new style boiler for the Lykamobile was completed and successfully pressure tested to 30 bar (435psi).
Showman Generators
A delivery arrived yesterday that all our Showman’s customers will be pleased to see.
New Sponsors
Steam Traction World are helping out a local football team.
Photos of your engines
We’d love to see any photographs you have of your own Steam Traction World engine.
Steam Traction World Ten Year Anniversary
Steam Traction World celebrated 10 years at the Banbury (Bloxham) Rally.
Weather Update
Looking back to our John O Groats to Lands End Lykamobile challenge, we now never think the weather can be as bad!