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.
Ready for Dorset
We are getting ready for the Great Dorset Steam Fair!
Roll On The Good Times
It’s Your Builds again – Here’s Greg Clifton and the fantastic Audrey, a 4” Scale Burrell Roller, recently completed.
Best ‘Steam in the Field’
Congratulations to Tim Watson at the St Buryan Rally, Cornwall, winning Best ‘Steam in the Field.’
(Almost) Finished Foden
We love to see your builds at any stage and here’s a fabulous Foden that is tantalisingly close to being finished.
Fabulous Fodens
Blimey, we are getting some amazing photos. We guess it’s the time of year with so many events and shows currently taking place.
The Bournemouth Burrell
Joe Simons, from Bournemouth says “Great afternoon spent on the Burrell. All the accentrics on and moving nicely, both big ends in place and the flywheel on just for fun!”
Great Dorset – Great News
The Great Dorset Steam Fair is BACK and we are pleased to announce Steam Traction World will be there with our BIGGEST display EVER!
Little Samson – Big News on this Big Six
The 6″ scale Little Samson The Little Samson was a 5 ton steam tractor built by Savages of Kings Lynn to comply with the Heavy Motor Car Orders of 1905. The model is now available with Steam Traction World in 3″, 4″ and 6″ scale. This is the CAST wheel version as in the photo. […]
Seeing Double
A stunning photo from Mark Bousfield.
Stunning Showmans
Last week saw the completion of a 4″ DCC Burrell Scenic Showmans Engine John Rex Model Engineers have built from a Steam Traction World Kit with certain modifications.