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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Collections & Pictures => Topic started by: G on March 23, 2026, 01:36:34 pm

Title: Re: My Traction Engine Display
Post by: G on March 23, 2026, 03:42:01 pm

I'm in South Carolina. I ran it shortly with low pressure compressed air and the engine ran very smooth. I didn't try and put it in gear to run the wheels, I'm not even sure that's possible with compressed air?

There is a railroad steam club a few hours away I'm going to go visit in about a month and that should be very informative and I'll be on the lookout for more shows and clubs to attend where and when I can.

Title: Re: My Traction Engine Display
Post by: Nick on March 23, 2026, 03:08:10 pm

Welcome from MN! Have you had a chance to fire it up? What part of the world are you in, maybe someone knows of a show/club for you to visit…

Title: My Traction Engine Display
Post by: G on March 23, 2026, 01:36:34 pm

Hello all, I'm new to this hobby and I thought I'd share some pictures of my 2 inch scale traction engine I bought about 6 months ago. I still don't know much about steam engines but am learning and hope to visit some steam clubs this spring and summer to learn more.

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