Reed, David

Steam Up! Traction Engines on Parade

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ISBN 13:
9781398118034
author:
Reed, David
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
23.2 x 16.4 x 1 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Nonfiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.71

Description

Steam Up! Traction Engines on Parade by David Reed is a collection of previously unpublished photographs showcasing traction-engine rallies from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The images feature a range of showman's engines, heavy haulage engines, steam lorries, tractors, and road rollers in action. These photographs capture events such as the Andover rally, the Beaulieu fair, and the Great Dorset Steam Fair, among others. Well-known manufacturers like Aveling & Porter, Burrell, Fowler, Garratt, Marshall, Sentinel, and Wallis & Steevens are also featured. This book will be of interest to traction-engine enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the many varieties of engines and their associated events. With over 96 pages of photographs, Steam Up! Traction Engines on Parade provides a unique insight into this fascinating era of steam-powered machinery.

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