UK Post & Packing is included for the first copy and +£1.00 for each extra copy.
£6.50
A Dream Comes True Part 1:- This was my first book, part one of a two part series following the building of a “Little Samson” steam tractor. It is A5 (210mm x 148mm)and has over 80 pages loaded with pictures.
The book is easy-going reading, there are no dimensions or plans, just descriptions of how I tackled each part, where I got it wrong and how I fixed it!
The engine itself started out as a set of raw castings and metal, with a set of plans. The castings are available from here.
I had very little equipment when I started the project and very little engineering experience, but I had always wanted a traction engine and this seemed like a good place to start!
A Dream Comes True Part 2:- This is part two of a two part series following the building of a “Little Samson” steam tractor. It is A5 (210mm x 148mm)and has over 80 pages loaded with pictures.
The format of the book is easy-going again, and sees the engine go from part-built project through to its first steaming.
These two books have received a very warm welcome from beginners, builders and hardened steam fans alike, comments on my books and sample pages can be viewed here.
UK Post & Packing is included for the first copy and +£1.00 for each extra copy.
£6.50
Little Samson II:- This is the “Big daddy” of engines. Following on from the great success I had with the publishing of my two-part series "A Dream Comes True", I have now built another engine and along with it goes another book, this time following the building of a large-scale version of the “Little Samson” steam tractor as I liked the first one so much but wanted something a bit bigger, this engine is half the size of the original engine!.
It is being presented as a looseleaf publication in a smart ring-binder. The book consists of over 200 pages in 17 chapters covering the project build, plus a technical section and some information on the original engine, firing, driving, aftercare and the first boiler test etc.
£19.99
UK Post & Packing is £6.00, +£4.00 for each additional copy, overseas buyers please contact me first for a quote.
Each chapter is printed on very high quality 120gsm paper and is crammed with pictures and information. The book was featured in the June 2010 issue of "Old Glory" magazine.
It is a professionally produced publication that originally went on sale in 2009 as a part-works, customers purchased the chapters as they were produced thus following the build very closely with me. The reviews I have received from these advance purchasers were excellent, comments on my books and sample pages can be viewed here.
The engine is a attending many rallies in the south-east of England and has attracted many kind compliments.
The castings for this fine engine are available from here.
