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Ric

Posted 2018-08-31 8:54 PM (#90087)

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Subject: Incredible WW1 Military Vehicle Convoy Steam Through Dorset (England) 11/8/18

Wonderful Steam "Traction Engines" in WW I roles.
A well spent 1/2 hour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GMITokuHN4

rover177

Posted 2018-09-01 1:14 AM (#90088 - in reply to #90087)

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Subject: RE: Incredible WW1 Military Vehicle Convoy Steam Through Dorset (England) 11/8/18

I remember those steam traction engines; went for a ride on one when I was about six or so. Used them for road works, incredible pulling power, even in the 1950s.
Mallard was a major builder; top speed of about 20 mph.

Sewer Pipe Snipe

Posted 2018-09-01 7:03 AM (#90089 - in reply to #90087)

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Subject: RE: Incredible WW1 Military Vehicle Convoy Steam Through Dorset (England) 11/8/18

They used to have one at the Kutztown Fair every year. I even got to help run it for a thrashing demonstration as a friend, of my Aunt's, family owned it. I understand they had to quit because they were afraid the boiler was too weak to stand the pressure.

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