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Aveling & Porter Road Roller YV826
Aveling & Porter Road Roller, regn. YV826, number 12074, Kentish Maiden. Built by Aveling and Porter in 1928, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s
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Aveling Compound Engines Heavy Kentish Machinery Maiden Porter Powered Regn Roller Steam Powered Traction Tractor 1928
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our striking photographic print of Aveling & Porter Road Roller YV826, proudly registered number 12074, from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage image, taken in the 1970s-1980s, showcases the Kentish Maiden in all its glory. Built in 1928, this road roller boasts a 4 Nhp compound steam engine, a testament to the engineering prowess of the past. Add character and charm to your home or office with this captivating piece of history.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the timeless beauty and power of Aveling & Porter Road Roller YV826, registration number 12074, affectionately known as the Kentish Maiden. Built in 1928 by the renowned Aveling and Porter engineering company in England, this road roller is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the past. Powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine, the Road Roller exudes an air of raw mechanical might and determination. The steam tractor, with its intricate design and meticulously maintained components, is a sight to behold. The steam engine, with its gleaming pipes and pistons, is a marvel of engineering, emitting a plume of steam that adds to the machine's mystique. The Kentish Maiden, with its distinctive curved shape and robust build, is a quintessential piece of British farming machinery. The photograph, taken in the 1970s or 1980s, transports us back in time to an era when steam-powered machines were a common sight on the countryside. The Road Roller, with its heavy traction and unyielding strength, was an essential tool for maintaining the roads and fields, and its presence in the landscape was a symbol of the hard work and dedication of the farming community. This photograph is not only a tribute to the Aveling & Porter Road Roller YV826 but also to the rich history of steam-powered machinery and the farming industry. It is a reminder of a bygone era, when machines like the Kentish Maiden were the backbone of rural life and the embodiment of human ingenuity and perseverance.
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