Bassett Lowke Traction Engine – Progress

Progress to Date on BLTE

Here are the latest photographs showing current progress on building the 3/4″ Bassett Lowke Burrell Traction Engine Model.

Latest Photo First Running on Compresssed air 17 June 2026

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Image of 3/4" Scale Bassett Lowke Traction Engine Running on Air

3/4″ Scale Bassett Lowke Traction Engine Running on Air

Just to recap on Progress Dates:-

Updated 28 July 2026

Project Started and first parts made: May 2012
Today: Dec 2025 July 2026
Elapsed Time: 13  14 Years

Project Restarted: May 2025
Target Completion Date (New = 2 Years) May 2027
Elapsed Time: 8 14 Months (0.33%)

The model is currently just 33  40% complete. Can I finish it on time – within 14  10months? Comments below, please.

More Progress Photos Below

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