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Aveling-Barford Road Roller GMK 939
Aveling-Barford Road Roller, regn. GMK 939, number 621, Lady Helen. Built in 1939 by Aveling-Barford in Grantham, powered by a 4 Nhp single cylinder steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s
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This photograph showcases the timeless beauty and power of Aveling-Barford Road Roller GMK 939, a relic from the bygone era of steam-powered machinery. Registration number GMK 939 identifies this historic vehicle, with the number 621 and the name "Lady Helen" proudly displayed. Built in the heart of Grantham, England, by the renowned Aveling-Barford company in 1939, this road roller boasts a 4 Nhp (Nominal Horsepower) single cylinder steam engine that once provided the muscle to shape and smooth the uneven surfaces of rural roads. The 1970s-1980s setting of this image captures the road roller in its prime, as it continued to serve its purpose in the agricultural community. The steam-powered tractor, with its heavy machinery and traction engines, represents a time when man and machine worked in harmony, shaping the landscape and contributing to the progress of farming and transportation. The Aveling-Barford Road Roller GMK 939 is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the past. Its steam-powered engine, though now a rarity, once symbolized the relentless pursuit of progress and the determination to tame the land. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the rich history of farming and machinery that has shaped our world.
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