http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/-t1.htm As we receive Modelworks information, we are more than happy to post on here. If you have any queries regarding the future of Modelworks and the development of Steam Traction World, we would welcome your questions. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:20:48 GMT 10 http://www.steamtractionworld.co.uk/STWlogo.png http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/-t1.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/mw-s-5-gauge-locomotive-announcement-t75.htm Steam Traction World Hi All 5" gauge locomotive builders, Sorry for the delay in announcing the new owner of the 5" gauge locomotive business i was waiting for the gentleman to give his permission for us to say something. Below is an email received from him last night. Good luck with completing your engines. Dean & Steve. Please advise that the Engineers Emporium have aquired the stock and designs of the ModelWorks 5" locomotive range and will be continuing with the production. Customers ... STW and Modelworks Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:53:15 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/mw-s-5-gauge-locomotive-announcement-t75.htm#274 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/mw-s-5-gauge-locomotive-announcement-t75.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/john-o-groats-to-lands-end-in-a-likamobile-2nd-16th-august-t233.htm Steam Traction World Hi Everyone, We have started to send out some promotional flyers on the new DCC engines today. The order book is already at around 10 and we hope to increase this to 20 with the mailshot and rallies coming up. Included in this mailshot is some information about the John O Groats to Lands End journey we will be attempting in approximately 8 weeks time on the Likamobile. This journey totals around 991 miles and is going to be one hell of an challenge considering the most i've done on ... STW and Modelworks Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:34:41 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/john-o-groats-to-lands-end-in-a-likamobile-2nd-16th-august-t233.htm#1112 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/john-o-groats-to-lands-end-in-a-likamobile-2nd-16th-august-t233.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/future-plans-t126.htm Vapor
I noticed on the STW web site future plans for a Foden J Type, did I miss something do you have any more info?? or is it just a posiblity??, be interested in what scale I assume it would be 4".

Ian]]> STW and Modelworks Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:42:33 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/future-plans-t126.htm#519 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/future-plans-t126.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/deans-a-doughnut-t267.htm BUNGLE YOUV'E DONE A PRODUCTION UPDATE TODAY, BUT NOT UPDATED THE DATE !!!!!! IT STILL SAYS 01/06/09 !!

YOU'LL HAVE TO STOP DRINKING IN THE DAYTIME !!

BUNGLE]]> STW and Modelworks Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:20:48 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/deans-a-doughnut-t267.htm#1310 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/deans-a-doughnut-t267.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/the-stw-updates-letter-t239.htm AlexinSuffolk Howdy Have received the Steam Traction World letter containing updates, some glossies for the forthcoming new products, which was nice to recieve and its good to see a lot of difference between MW and STW, long may the improved communications continue. As a Pride of Penryhn owner in the past and now a 4 inch MW Burrell owner for the long term, my eagle eyes are on the lykamobile, so imagine my surprise when looking down the special offer sheet which was enclosed that there was no ... STW and Modelworks Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:02:03 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/the-stw-updates-letter-t239.htm#1125 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/the-stw-updates-letter-t239.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/after-sales-t221.htm peter m d barry ]]> STW and Modelworks Thu, 21 May 2009 18:13:17 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/after-sales-t221.htm#1075 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/after-sales-t221.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/new-payment-method-credit-debit-card-t177.htm Steam Traction World Hi All, Great news: We have eventually, after a lot of effort, received a credit/debit card machine. From next week we will be in the position to take card payments for deposits and kit payments. We will be unable to hold a customers information on our system therefore on the day the kit is being despatched we will call the customers who would prefer to use this option and ask them for their card information. There will be no additional charges incurred for paying by debit card, ... STW and Modelworks Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:23:32 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/new-payment-method-credit-debit-card-t177.htm#725 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/new-payment-method-credit-debit-card-t177.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/why-spelling-t169.htm BUNGLE
BRUCE]]> STW and Modelworks Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:23:37 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/why-spelling-t169.htm#695 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/why-spelling-t169.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/help-wanted-please-t161.htm Steam Traction World Hi All, We would really appreciate your help if possible please. We are struggling to find different good quality photo's of everyone's various engines to use in our forthcoming adverts. These photo's can be of completed engines in steam (or not) or even photographs of the seperate parts from each kit and then further pictures of the same parts once assembled. If any one has any photo's they would be happy for us to use then please either send them on a disc to us or email them to info@steamtractionworld.co.uk On ... STW and Modelworks Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:09:28 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/help-wanted-please-t161.htm#636 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/help-wanted-please-t161.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/ally-pally-t128.htm BUNGLE I KNOW THAT ONE OR TWO PEOPLE FROM THIS FORUM ARE GOING TO THE M.E SHOW AT ALLY PALLY THIS WEEKEND, FROM THE PM's I'VE HAD. ANYBODY ELSE GOING ?? STEVE TOLD ME LAST WEEK THAT STW ARE NOT GOING TO BE THERE THIS YEAR, DUE TO HIGH COSTS FOR NEW COMPANY, WITH THE LONDON LOW EMISSION ZONE (THANK YOU KEN LIVINGSTONE !!!!). WE WILL BE THERE ON SATURDAY REGARDS BRUCE STW and Modelworks Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:53:30 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/ally-pally-t128.htm#533 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/ally-pally-t128.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/christmas-wishes-holiday-t125.htm Steam Traction World Hello Everyone, We would like to wish every one of you a Very Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2009. Thank you all for your support during the last 5 or so months. We will close from 11am tomorrow (24th December) until Monday 5th January for a well earned break. We shall continue to monitor the forum and emails in the meantime so should you have any questions or queries we'll still do our utmost to assist. All the best Dean, Steve & Everyone at STW. STW and Modelworks Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:47:12 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/christmas-wishes-holiday-t125.htm#516 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/christmas-wishes-holiday-t125.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/showman-s-engine-future-plans-t91.htm MikeyMike Hi, Over the last few years I have drooled over several build sites on a daily basis (Burrell Builder, Britannia Builder to name just two) but sadly have never been in a position money-wise to fully commit to buying one myself. I was just browsing some web pages and discovered an article from a few years back stating that Modelworks were planning a 4" Burrell Showman's Engine for 2003/4. I was just wondering if once you've got settled.....next year, or the year after.....such an ... STW and Modelworks Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:37:58 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/showman-s-engine-future-plans-t91.htm#345 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/showman-s-engine-future-plans-t91.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/happy-christmas-to-all-t124.htm BUNGLE
BRIAN AND BRUCE ]]> STW and Modelworks Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:26:05 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/happy-christmas-to-all-t124.htm#511 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/happy-christmas-to-all-t124.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/dean-it-s-november-t106.htm BUNGLE IN THE PRODUCTION UPDATE YOU'VE LISTED IT AS 3/10/08, SHOULD 03/11/08 AS IT'S NOW NOVEMBER !!!!!!
LOL

REGARDS
BRUCE]]> STW and Modelworks Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:18:49 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/dean-it-s-november-t106.htm#431 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/dean-it-s-november-t106.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/the-future-t96.htm BUNGLE HI GUYS, GOT TO THINKING THE OTHER DAY, VERY DANGERIOUS I KNOW !! I REALISE THAT AT THE MOMENT YOU HAVE ALOT ON YOUR MINDS, BUT OVER THE NEXT 18 MONTHS APPROX YOUR ENTIRE, CURRENT RANGE OF BUILDS WILL ONE BY ONE COME TO AN END. MY QUESTION IS, HAVE YOU HAD ANY THOUGHTS ON WHAT YOUR NEXT BUILDS MAYBE ? MAYBE YOU ARE OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS FROM THE FORUM, OR IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING IN MIND, SOME FEEDBACK ON THOSE IDEAS. OR EVEN FIRE US UP FOR OUR NEXT PROJECT ! REGARDS BRUCE STW and Modelworks Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:10:41 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/the-future-t96.htm#368 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/the-future-t96.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/modelworks-tank-t94.htm Barry G Is there any news about the MW Tiger tank kits and the whereabouts of their link man on this project, Ian Adkins? I have all the main kits in the series, but need at least one "extra". STW and Modelworks Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:32:20 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/modelworks-tank-t94.htm#356 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/modelworks-tank-t94.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/kit-despatch-and-payment-methods-t79.htm Steam Traction World Hi All, We are contemplating sending kits to our customers before they have paid for them and invoicing them with the kit. This invoice will then require paying within 7 days of receiving the kit by Cheque, Bank Transfer, Paypal, Google Checkout or even cash if preferred. The reason for giving this some serious consideration from our point of view, I will try to explain using the 2" Burrell Kit 16A as an example: This kit was completed almost 2 weeks ago, of the 40 customers ... STW and Modelworks Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:36:33 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/kit-despatch-and-payment-methods-t79.htm#289 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/kit-despatch-and-payment-methods-t79.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/hornsby-steam-tractor-t74.htm greystones Hi Steve, Just recieved this months Old Glory. It was nice to see a four page editorial on your own Hornsby. It was good to read with marvelous photos of your engine.Its enough to make anyone green with envy. Pity Old Glory omited to let there readers know that you are now the Co owner of Steam Traction World. A bit of free publicity wouldnt have gone amiss. Mike STW and Modelworks Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:59:40 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/hornsby-steam-tractor-t74.htm#272 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/hornsby-steam-tractor-t74.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/what-s-happening-with-5-gauge-locos-t67.htm malc58 Delighted to see the news regarding 5" gauge locos, but have heard nothing since - does anyone know what's going on? STW and Modelworks Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:24:27 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/what-s-happening-with-5-gauge-locos-t67.htm#237 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/what-s-happening-with-5-gauge-locos-t67.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/mw-s-725-gauge-locomotives-excellent-news-t70.htm Steam Traction World Hi All We are pleased to announce that the sale of the 7.25" gauge locomotive business has now been finalised. The purchaser of the business is Wilkev Engineering in Coventry and the owner/contact is Mr Kevin Brown. Although the business is primarily a manufacturer for the aircraft industry, Kevin has a substantial knowledge of locomotives having scratch built and run many 5" and 7.25" gauge loco's. As well as constructing a Winson 14xx 7.25" and Brit 7.25" (making ... STW and Modelworks Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:43:26 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/mw-s-725-gauge-locomotives-excellent-news-t70.htm#243 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/mw-s-725-gauge-locomotives-excellent-news-t70.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/burrell-4-help-required-re-getting-water-from-tank-to-boiler-t62.htm Linda Hi, I very recently acquired a Burrell 4" and I made my first attempt to get her fired up today - with mixed results. i was wondering if someone could help me out. (1) How do I get the water into the boiler in the first place - I couldn't find a quick/fast way. Ended up taking off the nut at the top of the water gauge for the boiler and filling it up that way. (2) How do I get the water from the tank into the boiler - I couldn't get it to work and ended up blowing the "fuse ... STW and Modelworks Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:43:27 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/burrell-4-help-required-re-getting-water-from-tank-to-boiler-t62.htm#219 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/burrell-4-help-required-re-getting-water-from-tank-to-boiler-t62.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/trial-use-of-3d-graphics-and-or-avi-files-for-kit-contents-t42.htm Steam Traction World We want to add a bit more life and information about the various kit contents. I've been experimenting with using two different types of media, firstly 'video clips' using an avi. file that can be used with Windows Media Player and somewhat more adventurous a 3D graphics display using eDrawings. Both use Kit 02 of the 4" Burrell as its subject. The video clip can be viewed at www.steamtractionworld.co.uk/Kit%2002.avi The 3D graphics can be viewed at www.steamtractionworld.co.uk/Kit%2002.htm ... STW and Modelworks Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:47:30 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/trial-use-of-3d-graphics-and-or-avi-files-for-kit-contents-t42.htm#147 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/trial-use-of-3d-graphics-and-or-avi-files-for-kit-contents-t42.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/fantastic-news-for-mw-s-5-gauge-locomotive-customers-t55.htm Steam Traction World Hi All, We are extremely pleased to announce that we have been able to reach a gentlemans agreement for the sale of the 5" gauge locomotive business. The purchaser would like to remain anonymous until the deal has been finalised but he has made it clear to us that it is his intention to contact all ModelWorks 5" gauge locomotive customers and give them the option of him manufacturing the kits for their incomplete engines. We are unable to give any indication on timescale or pricing ... STW and Modelworks Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:12:19 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/fantastic-news-for-mw-s-5-gauge-locomotive-customers-t55.htm#190 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/fantastic-news-for-mw-s-5-gauge-locomotive-customers-t55.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/pickering-traction-engine-rally-t48.htm greystones Hi I just wanted to say thanks for our meeting at Pickering it was nice to see you both and be reassured at the posution I and many others find ourselfs in now that ModelWorks has folded. If commitment is any thing to go by after the storm we had on Thursday night with the Rally field totally flooded on Friday morning it was nice to see you didnt go home!!!! Steve and Deans trips round Arena 3 with the Hornsby and the Burrell with the kids went down really well. Good luck to you with the currant ... STW and Modelworks Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:26:13 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/pickering-traction-engine-rally-t48.htm#179 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/pickering-traction-engine-rally-t48.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/steam-traction-world-updates-t1.htm Admin Current Update: Letters sent to ModelWorks customers explaining the situation and asking if they would be willing to have SteamTractionWorld complete their models. Flight to Ireland to speak with some of ModelWorks Irish customers face to face at Innishannon rally. Registered new website and business name at Companies House. Started discussions with potential investor to help fund our venture. Others investors sought. Discussions opened for purchase of CNC machinery with ModelWorks ... STW and Modelworks Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:42:20 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/steam-traction-world-updates-t1.htm#1 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/steam-traction-world-updates-t1.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/who-s-who-doing-what-t45.htm Big Al I see that a lot of people on the members list have included which engine they are working on alongside their location. What a good idea as you can see at a glance who else is working on the same model and gives the opportunity to contact them. I know this can also be seen on the individual sites but that will only show those who have posted anything on the forum. You will also be able to see where the nearest fellow builder is located and perhaps meet up over a pint to discuss the build. You ... STW and Modelworks Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:08:32 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/who-s-who-doing-what-t45.htm#166 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/who-s-who-doing-what-t45.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/5-gauge-locos-t39.htm Napton Nigel
Best wishes,
Nigel]]> STW and Modelworks Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:42:22 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/5-gauge-locos-t39.htm#134 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/5-gauge-locos-t39.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/latest-news-16-07-2008-t35.htm Steam Traction World Hi All, Just another quick update in to how things are coming along. Staff: We now have firm commitments from the three members of staff we were looking to recruit. A boiler maker, a CNC machinist and an admin/office person who will all be joining us officially from the beginning of August. All being well this means that we will be in the position to start some sort of kit manufacture during August with a view to kit despatching some kits at the end of that month. Another step in the ... STW and Modelworks Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:38:47 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/latest-news-16-07-2008-t35.htm#124 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/latest-news-16-07-2008-t35.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/latest-news-letter-11-07-2008-t30.htm Steam Traction World Hi Everyone, Below is a copy of a letter we have either posted or emailed to our customers. Hopefully everyone will have received it by now or should receive it in the next day or two. Dear It’s just over a month since we last contacted you. Many, who have Internet access, will already know the good news. This letter is really to make sure that everyone is ‘in the loop’ and knows what’s happening. We are pleased to announce that our bid for the Intellectual Property ... STW and Modelworks Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:45:01 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/latest-news-letter-11-07-2008-t30.htm#114 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/latest-news-letter-11-07-2008-t30.htm http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/important-announcement-t21.htm Steam Traction World Hi All, We are pleased to announce that we have been informed today that we've been succesful in the purchase of the IPR and assets of ModelWorks. (subject to contract and us paying!) Although we are both now poohing ourselves (to put it politely), we are looking forward to the challenge and finishing the engines that, you guys (and girls), have part completed. We are also in discussions with a couple of individuals who have expressed an interest in aquiring the loco side of the business. ... STW and Modelworks Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:34:08 GMT http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/important-announcement-t21.htm#65 http://traction.forumandco.com/stw-and-modelworks-f1/important-announcement-t21.htm