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Traction Talk Forum

Alan has made the following Posts on the Forum relating to building his 6″ scale Little Samson Traction Engine:-

6″ Little Samson Injector Sizing Calculations

Hi everyone, it’s me planning another shopping trip to UK, this time to buy (amongst others) an injector for the 6″ Scale Little Samson Traction Engine I’m building here in Thailand.

What Gauge Copper Tube?

Another shopping trip to UK looming next week and I want to fill a suitcase with copper tube for my 6″ Little Samson…

Help Wanted 6″ Little Samson Steam Fittings

This time I need some help in selecting steam fittings for the 6″ Little Samson Traction Engine.

Wanted 4DP Gear Cutters

I want the following gear cutters for my 6″ scale Little Samson Traction Engine

4 DP Gear Cutters, 14 1/2 Deg Pressure Angle

Cutter required, 2, 4, 6, 7

Must be in good condition and sharp.

Traction Engine Cotters Give Me The Jitters

A simple little job on the face of it but it’s turned out to be another case of trying to work out what the drawings intend and another little research project. And I’m still not sure what to do.

6″ Little Samson – Basic Dimensions for Lathe

Hi, I have bought the drawings for the 6″ Little Samson and I’m waiting for them to be delivered to me here in Thailand.

I am looking to buy a new lathe and so need to know the size (diameters) of…

Traction Engine Building in Thailand

Hello Everyone, I’m so pleased to have been accepted to the Forum.

I have retired to Thailand and my life’s dream is to build a traction engine here and drive it down to the local pub!