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Aveling & Porter Steam Roller BY2185
Aveling & Porter Steam Roller BY2185 (msn 2185), built 1886, of Croydon Corporation, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam Rally. (Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steamroller (road roller) manufacturer. Thomas Aveling and Richard Thomas Porter entered into partnership in 1862, and developed a steam engine three years later in 1865. By the early 1900s, the company had become the largest manufacturer of steamrollers (road rollers) in the world). Date: 1959
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1862 1865 1886 1959 Agricultural Aveling Corporation Croydon Crystal Developed Entered Largest Manufacturer Partnership Porter Rally Roller Rollers Years Steamroller Steamrollers
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This photograph depicts Aveling & Porter Steam Roller BY2185 (msn 2185), a historical relic of engineering innovation, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam Rally. Built in 1886, this impressive machine, belonging to Croydon Corporation, is a testament to the ingenuity and industrial prowess of Thomas Aveling and Richard Thomas Porter. The duo entered into partnership in 1862 and three years later, in 1865, they developed their first steam engine. By the early 1900s, Aveling & Porter had grown to become the largest manufacturer of steamrollers (road rollers) in the world. This particular steam roller, with its robust design and powerful presence, exemplifies the company's commitment to excellence in transportation and transport engineering. The 1959 Crystal Palace Steam Rally provided an opportunity for enthusiasts to marvel at this historical piece of machinery, reminding us of the rich industrial heritage that shaped our past and continues to inspire innovation in engineering and technology.
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