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Scale working model General Purpose Engine
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Scale working model General Purpose Engine
Scale working model General Purpose Engine towing a trailer, on parade in town. Date: 1970s-1980s
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© The Peter Butt Steam Collection / Mary Evans
Engines Heavy Machinery Parade Purpose Scale Steam Powered Towing Traction Tractor Trailer
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In this photograph from the 1970s-1980s, a beautifully crafted scale working model of a General Purpose Engine proudly takes center stage on a town parade. The intricate steam-powered tractor, with its heavy farm machinery trailer hitched behind, exudes an undeniable charm and allure, transporting us back in time. The General Purpose Engine, a marvel of engineering, is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the steam traction engine era. This working model, meticulously designed and constructed, showcases the intricate details and complex mechanisms that made these machines a staple in heavy farming during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The steam engine's powerful presence is further emphasized by the towed trailer, laden with various farming machinery and tools. The trailer, in turn, adds to the overall spectacle of the parade, as onlookers marvel at the sight of this steam-powered behemoth in motion. The parade itself is a celebration of the rich agricultural heritage of the community, with various vintage vehicles and machinery on display. The steam engine and its trailer, however, steal the show, reminding us of the crucial role these machines played in shaping the agricultural landscape and paving the way for modern farming practices. This photograph is a captivating reminder of a bygone era, a time when steam-powered machinery reigned supreme in the world of heavy farming. The intricately detailed scale working model of the General Purpose Engine, towing its heavy trailer in the town parade, is a testament to the enduring appeal of these magnificent machines and the history they represent.
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