Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > Peter Butt Transport Collection
Aveling and Showmans DD class Road Roller Fire Queen
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Aveling and Showmans DD class Road Roller Fire Queen
Aveling & Porter DD class Road Roller, regn. RF 6437, number: 12467, Fire Queen. Built in 1929 by Aveling & Porter at Rochester, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 21129879
© The Peter Butt Steam Collection / Mary Evans A The Peter Butt Steam Collection / Mary Evans
Agricultural Aveling Compound Heavy Machinery Porter Powered Regn Rochester Roller 1929
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Fire Queen, an Aveling & Porter DD class Road Roller, registration RF 6437, and number 12467, built in 1929 at Rochester. The Fire Queen is a stunning example of heavy agricultural machinery from the bygone era of the steam engine. With its distinctive red bodywork and intricate detailing, this road roller exudes an air of elegance and power. The DD class Road Roller, a product of Aveling & Porter's renowned engineering capabilities, was powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. The steam engine, a marvel of the industrial age, provided the necessary power to roll and compact roads, ensuring a smooth and durable surface. The photograph, taken in the 1970s, captures the Fire Queen in its prime, showcasing the beauty and might of this heavy machinery. The era of steam-powered road rollers may have been replaced by more modern technologies, but the Fire Queen remains a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the past. This photograph is a treasure trove of history, transporting us back to a time when steam engines ruled the roads and heavy machinery was a symbol of progress and prosperity. The Fire Queen, with its proud stance and gleaming red bodywork, stands as a reminder of the past, a link to a time when technology and engineering were at the forefront of human advancement.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
