The interests of Engine Owners and Engine Drivers are looked after by the Engine Owners Section of which the majority of members are engine owners and engine drivers. By pooling their combined experience and skills this section is dedicated to promoting the safe ownership and operation of steam traction engines.
A conference is held during the early part of the year where Engine Owners and Drivers and any member can air points of view, exchange information and hear invited expert speakers covering a wide range of topics from design and repair techniques, insurance matters, driver competency, legislation and much more.
For advice on all aspects of traction engines, information about the Code of Practice and dates of Engine Owners Conferences send an email to the Engine Owners Section Chairman, Bob Siddall.
The NTET acknowledges its duty of care to members and to the general public and accordingly expects members of the Trust to comply with its Health and Safety Policy,.
The Engine Owners Section of the NTET publishes a Code of Practice, ‘the Management of Traction Engines and similar Devices’, which for a long time has been widely accepted in the Insurance and Boiler Repair and Steam Engineering communities as a ‘de facto’ reference manual.
This comprehensive document includes practical advice on every aspect of engine ownership, operation and maintenance. Importantly Part 4 of the COP, the Written Scheme of Examination for boilers and Part 6, detailed notes on Repairs have both been approved by the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed).
A hard copy is available for purchase from at a cost of £35.
Email for a Hard Copy
The 150 plus pages COP is available in handy sections, below:
Part 1 – Operation and Maintenance
Part 3 – Laying-up and Storage
Part 4 – Written Scheme of Examination
Part 5 – Mechanical Inspection
Part 6 – Mechanical Inspection
Part 7 – Appeals and Arbitration