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Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1212
Fowler Ploughing Engine, regn. NR 1212, number 1641. Built in 1871 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 12 Nhp single cylinder steam engine. One of a Left Hand / Right Hand pair with NR1213 number 1642. Date: 1960s-1970s
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1212 1641 1642 1871 Cylinder Fowler Heavy Leeds Machinery Pair Ploughing Powered Regn Traction
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This evocative photograph captures the timeless beauty and power of Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1212, a remarkable relic from the past. Built in 1871 by the esteemed John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, England, this engine is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the Industrial Revolution. Powered by a 12 Nhp (Nominal Horsepower) single cylinder steam engine, this ploughing engine was one of a Left Hand / Right Hand pair, with its sister engine NR1213, number 1642. The Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1212 was constructed to provide traction for heavy farming machinery, revolutionizing the way fields were cultivated and prepared for planting. The steam engine's immense power enabled farmers to plow larger areas more efficiently than ever before. Despite being over a century old, this engine continued to serve its purpose well into the 1960s and 1970s. The photograph captures the engine in its prime, with its gleaming metal exterior and thick plumes of steam billowing into the air. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the raw power and grace of this engineering marvel. The Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1212 represents a bygone era when machines like these were the backbone of agriculture and transportation. Its enduring legacy serves as a reminder of the transformative impact that industrialization had on our world, and the unyielding spirit of human ingenuity that continues to drive progress.
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