Raising Steam
- Raising Steam
Raising Steam Magazine
The Steam Apprentice Club produces a quarterly magazine 'Raising Steam' which is free to all our members.
It provides information about events, competitions, news and stories. We are always looking for YOUR input.
There are several ways for you to send us your
articles/photos/stories, etc.
Send it by post:
The address of the editor, James Huntley is inside the cover of Raising Steam.
Send it by e-mail:
sac.raisingsteam@ntet.co.uk
A Taste of Raising Steam
Here’s just a small sample of the many inspiring and informative stories you’ll find in Raising Steam, the official magazine of the Steam Apprentice Club. From driving days and restoration tales to apprentice achievements and personal journeys, every edition is packed with brilliant content that brings our steam-loving community to life. If you enjoy these highlights and would like to receive the full magazine each quarter, we’d love to welcome you as a subscriber. Just drop a line to our editor, James Huntley, at: sac.raisingsteam@ntet.co.uk. If you are interested in becoming an SAC member, please contact our
Membership Secretary Richard Semple at: membership@ntet.co.uk.
Sample stories from the latest edition…
- Winter 2025
SAC Annual Awards: Celebrating Our Brightest Steam Talent
Each year, the Steam Apprentice Club celebrates the dedication and achievements of its members through the SAC Annual Awards. From technical excellence to volunteering and mentorship, this year’s winners have shown just how bright the future of steam is.
Award Highlights:
- Jess Horsler, Steam Apprentice of the Year – now running her own 4” Burrell.
- Oliver Forster, Young Volunteer of the Year – supporting two museums.
- Oliver Maunder, Special Award – for peer teaching and technical progress.
- Louise Maunder, Connie Hutchins Memorial Trophy – for outstanding club support.
- Nick Bosworth, Jack Holloway Trophy – for years of service to the SAC.
- Winter 2025
Lady Sylvia: A Hands-On Steam Engine Built by Apprentices
Meet Lady Sylvia – the SAC’s very own four-inch scale Burrell traction engine, built by apprentices from the ground up. With support from Steam Traction World and dedicated sponsors, this engine is more than a machine; it’s a learning journey.
Lady Sylvia travels the country attending rallies, giving young people the chance to steam, drive and maintain a real traction engine. She’s become a much-loved feature at events – and a powerful symbol of the next generation’s passion for steam.
- Winter 2025
Victoria & Albert Reunited: A Remarkable Road Steam Story
In one of the most moving stories of the year, Victoria and Albert – two historic traction engines – were reunited at Amberley Museum after more than 20 years apart. Months of careful preparation, road running and last-minute repairs led to an unforgettable summer moment.
With tearful smiles and coal-streaked hands, the team brought both engines together again – a true labour of love and a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.
- Winter 2025
Welcome Melanie Fisher: New SAC Committee Member
The SAC Committee is delighted to welcome Melanie Fisher, a long-time steam enthusiast and advocate for youth engagement. From rally fields to ploughing matches and a decade-long engine restoration, Melanie’s experience is vast and deeply rooted.
Now the proud owner of a 6” Foden, Melanie continues to mentor apprentices and share her love of steam. Her philosophy is simple: we are the custodians of these machines – and the best way to honour that is to pass it on.
- Raising Steam
Magazine Back Issues
For those of you who may have lost your magazine, or if you're just passing through and are wondering what the magazine is like, we're now including magazine downloads here on the website.
From now on we will have the last 4 back issues of Raising Steam for you to download.
To keep it fair for our paying members, each new magazine will be added to the website when the next issue has been published, for example the January edition will be available to download once the April edition has been posted out.
See below for Downloads
Past Issues
Raising Steam 2025
Vol.39 No.1
Raising Steam 2024
Vol.38 No.4
Raising Steam 2024
Vol.38 No.3
Raising Steam 2024
Vol.38 No.2
Raising Steam 2024
Vol.38 No.1
Raising Steam 2023
Vol.37 No.4
Raising Steam 2023
Vol.37 No.3
Raising Steam 2023
Vol.37 No.2
Raising Steam 2023
Vol.37 No.1
Raising Steam 2022
Vol.36 No.4
Raising Steam 2022
Vol.36 No.3
Raising Steam 2022
Vol.36 No.2
Raising Steam 2022
Vol.36 No.1
Raising Steam 2021
Vol.35 No.4
Raising Steam 2021
Vol.35 No.3
Raising Steam 2021
Vol.35 No.2
Raising Steam 2021
Vol.35 No.1
Raising Steam 2020
Vol.34 No.4
Raising Steam 2020
Vol.34 No.3
- Steam Apprentice Club
Log Book Scheme
The Steam Apprentice Club runs a log book scheme, where you can record your progress as an Apprentice. The aim of the scheme is to allow you to keep a record of your experience on steam engines.
It also allows enginemen to see what experience a new apprentice has, and lists procedures and areas of engine management to learn.
Also, after you have completed all areas of the log book, both practical and technical, and are eligible for a provisional drivers licence, you can progress to do the Steam Traction Engine Competency Test.
Log books are available for £5. Please contact the NTET Sales Officer, Kathy Smith, for more details. sales@ntet.co.uk.
If you already have a log book, but have run out of space in
sections 2, 3, 4 or 5, you can download extra blank pages HERE.
- Steam Apprentice Club
Badges
The Steam Apprentice Club has produces two badges, a fabric badge to be sewn to clothing and an enamel pin badge.
For more information, please contact the NTET Sales Officer, Kathy Smith – sales@ntet.co.uk.
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