Coulls, Anthony
Road Rollers (Britain's Heritage Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445675800
- author:
- Coulls, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.19 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Automotive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Road Roller: A Key to Britain's Improved Roads In the 19th century, it became clear that the UK's road system needed improvement. Smoother roads were required for faster and safer travel, and engineers set out to make this possible. One of the key innovations was the road roller. The first road rollers were horse-drawn, followed by steam-powered models in 1865. Aveling & Porter dominated the steam roller market, but other manufacturers also produced their own versions. As technology improved, rollers became lighter and new propulsion systems emerged - petrol and diesel engines. Today's road rollers are likely to be more modern types, but the term "steam roller" remains a familiar part of the public imagination. This book is part of the Britain's Heritage series, providing introductions to key aspects of Britain's past. It offers a detailed look at road rollers in all their forms, from horse-drawn to modern machines.
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