Introduction
The principle aim of the Group is to establish contact between Model Engineers who are interested in the period of transition on Britain’s railways from steam locomotives to modern traction. This would encompass interest in the early prototypes, the Pilot Scheme locomotives, the production batches and the last true British pioneer locomotive HS4000 Kestrel. In the simplest of terms, any locomotive, passenger carriages and freight rolling stock on the railways of Britain up to 31st December 1969 would qualify within the Pioneer Modern Traction era.
The Group is not intended solely for the experienced self-builder; we especially seek to interest those who may be new to modelling. We intend to provide assistance to members by encouraging the more experienced builders to freely share information on design and construction methods through this website. A further aim of the group is to encourage research and development in model design, and to nurture the traditional hands-on engineering skills of the home workshop.
So if you wish to share your knowledge and experience with existing model engineers, and with those new to the hobby; or aspire to learn how to research, design, and create historic locomotives; or need a platform to ask questions and get answers, then the Pioneer Modern Traction Group website may be an avenue for you to pursue our hobby in a relaxed informal atmosphere with those of a similar interest.
The principle aim of the Group is to establish contact between Model Engineers who are interested in the period of transition on Britain’s railways from steam locomotives to modern traction. This would encompass interest in the early prototypes, the Pilot Scheme locomotives, the production batches and the last true British pioneer locomotive HS4000 Kestrel. In the simplest of terms, any locomotive, passenger carriages and freight rolling stock on the railways of Britain up to 31st December 1969 would qualify within the Pioneer Modern Traction era.
The Group is not intended solely for the experienced self-builder; we especially seek to interest those who may be new to modelling. We intend to provide assistance to members by encouraging the more experienced builders to freely share information on design and construction methods through this website. A further aim of the group is to encourage research and development in model design, and to nurture the traditional hands-on engineering skills of the home workshop.
So if you wish to share your knowledge and experience with existing model engineers, and with those new to the hobby; or aspire to learn how to research, design, and create historic locomotives; or need a platform to ask questions and get answers, then the Pioneer Modern Traction Group website may be an avenue for you to pursue our hobby in a relaxed informal atmosphere with those of a similar interest.