George Hughes: 17 books

A full constructional guide on building this easy boiler for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine.It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity.Requires the use of a lathe, drill and heating torches/blow lamps.

A full constructional guide on building this easy firebox for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine.It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with...

Orphan Tommy is passed from pillar to post and is so unhappy with his latest strict foster family where he is not allowed to make friends and escapes to find something better in the world. Dreaming of streets paved with gold, he wanders along and his food runs out and he is befriended by an...

A full guide to producing a very simple model steam boiler, running at 50lbs/sq. inch as used regularly in PYRTE the Traction Engine. This easily modified 'pot' boiler can be used in many other applications and provides plenty of steam as rquired. This boiler is gas fired, but can be altered easily to accommodate other heat sources.

A full constructional guide on building the smokebox, chimney and perch bracket for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the...

A full constructional guide on building the front and rear wheels for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity. Requires the use of a lathe, drill and heating torches/blow lamps.

A full constructional guide on building the rear axle and drive for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity. Requires the use of a lathe, drill and heating torches/blow lamps.

Growing up right at the end of the steam era, this author talks about his passion for steam engines, shelved through his working life owing to family commitments but bubbling away vigorously underneath, until he finally decides to build one himself and explains it all.

A full constructional guide on producing the crankshaft and its fittings, including the eccentric cam and valve guide to operate the valve, with drawings and pictures to build these parts for this 1 and 1/2 inch scale + PYRTE, the Pull You Round Traction Engine. It's the most inexpensive pull...

A full guide for the water tank construction, pipework and steam fittings for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer...

A full constructional guide on building the tender for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. Covers the tender, rear axle bearings,towing straps and hitch. It's the most inexpensive pull...

A full constructional guide on producing the cylinder assembly for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. This covers the cylinder itself, the valve and regulator, along with the trunk guide. It's...

A full guide on insulation and painting, with running tips so you get the best out of PYRTE, your creation. complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine. It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity. Requires the use of a drill and hand tools.

Upgrades to the rear wheels covering installing spoked wheels with strakes around the outside, or an alternative commercially available one is recommended. The steering can use a commercial set-up with a worm and wheel mechanism to make the engine look more the part with a lot more time on the construction, and one is recommended.