In the middle of the last century, as the industry moved away from steam traction ... output of more than one engine. The loco had four smaller-than-normal diesel traction motors that could ...

However, steam engines had their own set of shortcomings ... continue to operate under the banner of ASTS (Advanced Steam Traction Trust), pursuing their former goal of improving the performance ...

This is a Mamod TE1a steam traction engine made by Malins engineers limited, Birmingham England, Circa 1972 I have collected toy steam engines for thirty years and this Mamod traction engine forms ...