The ROM Traction Trebuchet 2002 Philosopher's walk, Royal Ontario Museum, July 2002 On 9th June 2002 the ROM traction trebuchet was given it's first trial run. Designed and constructed by Ian Morrison, it was found to function excellently. Below are pictures of the event made by Kathy David. The ROM trebuchet prepared for firing The sling is released, the "tractors" pull down The projectile is released and flies from the sling The trebuchet collapsed for transportation Return to Main Table of Contents