Steam rollers began to be manufactured during the 1860s, and it was
Thomas Aveling who perfected the most common three-point design
with a wide steerable roll at the front and a roll either side at
the rear. His company, Aveling & Porter, became the largest
manufacturer of steam rollers, although most other traction engine
builders also produced designs – some of which were quite
innovative. They were the last type of steam-powered road vehicle
in general use, some remaining in service until the mid-1960s.
Consequently, many hundreds have survived into preservation and can
regularly be seen at rallies and other events. This book
illustrates many of the examples from different makers that can be
seen in Britain and tells of their history into preservation.
General
Imprint: |
Amberley Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
8 May 2024 |
Authors: |
Malcolm Batten
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 165mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-398-12105-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-398-12105-3 |
Barcode: |
9781398121058 |
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