Steam Traction World – News, Views and Product Updates

Welcome to the Steam Traction World News Page, your go-to source for all the latest updates, innovations, and stories from the world of steam engineering.

Here, you’ll find exciting announcements about new products, behind-the-scenes looks at our workshop, and inspiring stories from our passionate community of builders. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the rich heritage of steam power, one story at a time.

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Finished Foden

As we head to Easter this is eggs-actly the kind of thing we want to see... It’s a fabulous 6" Foden built by Gary Smith, who says “30 kits and four years from placing the order and then constructing a shed to build it in, it’s finished.” We…
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Did You Know?

A brand new feature... We often get amazing reactions from some of the facts and figures of Steam Traction World. Not just whether Dean has sugar in his tea - but facts about the company that begs the question… Did you know… First up.…
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Pub Scrawl

Your Builds: We do like to say we like to see your builds ‘at any stage’ so here is Anthony Jackson, from Darlington, spending an afternoon in the Quakerhouse pub working through wheel colour schemes. “Loads of fun!” Says Anthony.…

Charging Ahead

This photo, from Tanner Morgan, in the US, shows two methods of obtaining power to achieve motion. How times are changing - for the good? Albeit with so many more charging points for electric vehicles being built, there is still a huge shortfall…
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Super Showmans

Your Builds: Dave Tucker, at Norfolk Loco Works - says “The 4” showman’s I am building for a customer is coming on well.” A bit of an understatement there, we reckon Dave - it is looking amazing! A very happy customer we’d say,…
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Factory Tours

Didn’t we do well? We are pleased to announce Steam Traction World Factory Tours are now available at our Daventry, Northamptonshire, factory and showroom. See the very latest finished engines on display and how the kits are made from the…

FREE Factory tours available to book now!

Book a factory tour at our Daventry facility and experience the heart of Steam Traction World. You’ll get an up-close look at our machining areas, boiler shop, and assembly lines, and meet the craftsmen who bring our precision-engineered models to life. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or new to steam, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the world of steam traction.

Book your tour today and see the magic in action!

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Join us, and become part of a tradition that’s as strong, proud, and enduring as the steam engines we all love.