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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Steam at Swanage

Mark Cassel says: “Great weekend at, Roads to Rail, Swanage Railway's first event/rally.” We reckon that’s a great photo! Can you see what we did Mark?
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Shuttleworth Road Loco

We are loving this photo outside the iconic Shuttleworth House. The engine is called The Mistress. This photo was from the The Bedford Steam and Country Fayre, a couple of years ago. The finish is particularly good on this Steam Traction World…
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Fab Foden

“Patience is rewarded at long last! Our first rally at the Island Steam Show on the Isle of Wight”, says Melanie Fisher.
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New Wagon

We reckon this wagon (one of two 4" Scale to be assembled by Miniature Steam Services) really looks the business.
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Living the Steam

Congratulations to Martin Bull, he wrote: “First ever show yesterday and it went amazing. 6 hours in and I lost the fire and it just wouldn't recover. Turns out 6 hours not really doing anything and some dodgy donated coal meant the tubes…
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Offer Extended

Thanks to all our Virtually Dorset fans and a special thanks for all the comments and feedback from you both during the show and afterwards. We appreciate it very much and it proved very popular. Our latest offers have proved very popular…

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