Steam Today

Started going to shows when I was 3 and got our first field Marshall tractor in 68 and still have it.Bought Fowler traction enine in 1977,edna,but sold it due to Mrs going off.......Done appretiship with Creators plastics as a tool maker then worked for Jack Knight Dev for several years ,while there helped with 6R4 gear box,Had several engineering jobs since.Been exhibiting at shows from 1973 to date.Rebuilding Wallis tractor ,a few weeks time will be in steam

Long-term retirement project is the Allchin "Royal Chester" 1 1/2" scale traction engine.

As a learning exercise (I know very little about steam, other than I like it!) have put together D R Mercer Type 2 traction engine kit.

Started Gauge 1 "Project" loco - Fowler 0-6-0.

Radio-controlled helicopters also a passion.

Teaching myself how to use lathe and milling machine without losing digits etc.

well retired, probably settle for 4" as full size too big.

I am a retired engineer, working mainly on aircraft or aircraft engines. I have been a model engineer for many years and was lucky enough to win a Model Engineer gold medal for a 3" Fowell box engine, details of  which can be seen at www.traction-engine.com

Umm unlike a lot of steamers.. I am a student and am currently studying at Huddersfield university. I am studying Marketing Management. I am very keen on all steam models and any thing steam like. I am 20 years old and very enthusiastic towards any steaming event.

I have part ownership of a 4 inch Burrell which is between me and Mark Pybus a good friend of mine.

Also share two Polly locomotives with my father

That’s about it.....If any one needs assistance with any Marketing related issues in the steam world i would be more than happy to provide my expertise at any opportunity.

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At the moment i,m building a Otto&Langen combustion engine, when this is finished i want to build a model traction engine. I,m still searching for the right project. I think in the size of a 1.5 " or a 2".