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Aveling & Porter Tractor SM 6448
Aveling & Porter Tractor, regn. SM 6448, number 11839, Oberon. Built by Aveling and Porter in 1927, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Marshall General Purpose Engine number 49222, regn BE7797 can be seen in the background. Date: 1970s-1980s
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Aveling Compound Engines Heavy Machinery Marshall Oberon Porter Powered Purpose Regn Steam Powered Traction Tractor 1927
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the bygone era of steam-powered farming machinery. At the forefront is the Aveling & Porter Tractor SM 6448 (Registration Number: SM 6448, Number: 11839), a rare survivor from the golden age of steam. Built by the renowned Aveling and Porter company in 1927, this tractor boasts a powerful 4 Nhp compound steam engine. The tractor, affectionately known as Oberon, is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the past. In the background, another relic of the past can be seen - the Marshall General Purpose Engine number 49222 (Registration Number: BE7797). This engine, with its distinctive red livery, complements the scene and adds to the sense of nostalgia. Both machines, though different in their purpose, share a common thread - they were once the backbone of rural communities, powering the heavy farming machinery that kept the land productive. The photograph transports us back to the 1970s and 1980s, a time when steam-powered machines were gradually being replaced by their more modern counterparts. The scene is a poignant reminder of the rich history of agricultural engineering and the indelible mark that steam-powered machinery left on the farming industry.
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