Foster General Purpose Engine VL 3465 Barbara

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Foster General Purpose Engine VL 3465 Barbara

A Foster General Purpose Engine, regn. VL 3465 Barbara, number 14625. Built in 1931 by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln, powered by an 8 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine. Seen at Stamford on 27 June 1970. Date: 1970

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© The William Kerry Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans

1931 1970 Barbara Foster Lincoln Powered Purpose Regn Single Cylinder Stamford

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This evocative photograph captures the timeless beauty and grace of VL 3465 Barbara, a Foster General Purpose Engine built by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln in 1931. Registration number 14625, this historic steam engine boasts an 8 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine and was in service during a bygone era. The image was captured at Stamford on 27 June 1970, a testament to the engine's enduring presence in the transport industry despite the encroaching modernization of the time. The Foster General Purpose Engine, with its distinctive design and powerful steam engine, represents a significant chapter in the history of transportation. This photograph, part of The William Kerry Collection, offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a reminder of the engineering marvels that shaped our industrial heritage.

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