About The Traction Engine Lamp Company

About The Traction Engine Lamp Company

In 2015 David completed the build of his 4" Foster engine. He wanted to put working lamps on it, but was unable to find any quality working brass lamps to suit his engine.

David has been engineering all his working life and so decided to manufacture his own lamps. Starting his engineering career as an apprentice sheet metal worker and coppersmith, David then moved into the dairy industry, producing milk tankers and cheese moulds. Later he transferred his skills into the aircraft industry qualifying as a coded welder and aircraft skin maker.

Over the past 20 years David has set up and run a successful business with his wife Alison in Poole, Dorset, manufacturing stainless steel, brass and copper yacht fittings, fuel tanks, rigging, canvas boat covers and upholstery.

David produced the Sarum lamps for his engine, and when other engine owners saw them it was suggested that he should go into production, which was soon followed by requests for other styles.

David now produces a selection of 6 brass lamps which should suit the majority of engines, but he is happy to take on any bespoke, repair or refurbishment work on request.

4 inch Foster Steam Traction Engine

For more information please call us on :

07562 365 380

Alternatively you can contact us via email using our contact form here

About The Traction Engine Lamp Company

In 2015 David completed the build of his 4" Foster engine. He wanted to put working lamps on it, but was unable to find any quality working brass lamps to suit his engine.

4 inch Foster Steam Traction Engine

David has been engineering all his working life and so decided to manufacture his own lamps. Starting his engineering career as an apprentice sheet metal worker and coppersmith, David then moved into the dairy industry, producing milk tankers and cheese moulds. Later he transferred his skills into the aircraft industry qualifying as a coded welder and aircraft skin maker.

Over the past 20 years David has set up and run a successful business with his wife Alison in Poole, Dorset, manufacturing stainless steel, brass and copper yacht fittings, fuel tanks, rigging, canvas boat covers and upholstery.

David produced the Sarum lamps for his engine, and when other engine owners saw them it was suggested that he should go into production, which was soon followed by requests for other styles.

David now produces a selection of 6 brass lamps which should suit the majority of engines, but he is happy to take on any bespoke, repair or refurbishment work on request.

For more information please call us on :

07562 365 380

Alternatively you can contact us via email using our contact form here

About The Traction Engine Lamp Company

In 2015 David completed the build of his 4" Foster engine. He wanted to put working lamps on it, but was unable to find any quality working brass lamps to suit his engine.

4 inch Foster Steam Traction Engine

David has been engineering all his working life and so decided to manufacture his own lamps. Starting his engineering career as an apprentice sheet metal worker and coppersmith, David then moved into the dairy industry, producing milk tankers and cheese moulds. Later he transferred his skills into the aircraft industry qualifying as a coded welder and aircraft skin maker.

Over the past 20 years David has set up and run a successful business with his wife Alison in Poole, Dorset, manufacturing stainless steel, brass and copper yacht fittings, fuel tanks, rigging, canvas boat covers and upholstery.

David produced the Sarum lamps for his engine, and when other engine owners saw them it was suggested that he should go into production, which was soon followed by requests for other styles.

David now produces a selection of 6 brass lamps which should suit the majority of engines, but he is happy to take on any bespoke, repair or refurbishment work on request.

For more information please call us on :

07562 365 380

Alternatively you can contact us via email using our contact form here