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.
We’d Like To See Your Lyka
An appeal to see your Lykamobile. As part of our very popular “Your Builds” which focuses on er… your builds, we want to see your Steam Traction World Lykamobiles.
The Art of the Traditional Sign Writer
It’s a very exciting stage and it’s an incredible skill. It’s the traditional sign writing stage for the 6″ Foden of Melanie Fisher.
Steam Powered Land Rover
Frank Rothwell thinks of the Land Rover Defender as a bit too modern. So he retrofitted a Steam Traction World steam engine, the pinnacle of 19th-century engineering, to power his red Defender.
Attention to Detail
We are loving Your Builds and here is another with the latest on Phil Harley’s 4″ Showmans engine.
Time Flies!
Your Builds: “My 2″ Burrell is progressing well 10 years after I bought the kits! Time flies…” says Stephen Mitchell.
Show Season Is (Almost) Here
It is true. The days are getting longer, the sun warmer and the show season is just around the corner.
Painted Parts
Emma Wickens has sent us these photos of a “mass paint session” from her Foden 6” build.
Your Builds: Showmans Conversion
Your Builds. We love this – and she is looking stunning in the sunshine.
Setting the Wheels in Motion
Here’s the latest ‘Your Build.’
Gently Does It!
There are a number of key moments in each and every build – and here’s one for John Dalton and his Roller.