Relive the Age of Steam

Industrialised countries were growing fast ad miles of sewer pipe were laid under roads and properties as residence areas and cities began to spread outward and it was essential to lay more piping to cater to these areas. Carrying a load of drainage pipes to its next site is 1929 Garret Steam Wagon owned by Rainford Pottery, Ltd.

1929 Garret Steam Wagon

 
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1912 Burrel Traction Engine

 In 1912, Charles Burrel & Sons Ltd. responded to the need for a versatile steam-driven vehicle that could help power progress during an era of rapid growth and industrialisation. Burrel drew up plans and constructed a four-wheel traction vehicle that could haul heavy loads over virtually any terrain.
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When steam engines were everywhere the site of a steam wagon being followed by excited children and dogs was common. This 1917 steam-powered wagon wagon built by Yorkshire Patent Steam Wagon Co. marked with the emblem of the Great Western Railroad, recaptures that period of excitement and optimism.

1917 Yorkshire Steam Wagon

 
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1918 Atkinson Steam Wagon

 As the process of industrialisation continued the world found that many of roadways needed a major overhaul. A legion of steam-powered vehicles were used to negotiate the dilapidated roads and bring critical supplies to the reconstruction sites. Now a 1918 Atkinson Steam Wagon is recaptured with a load of materials for building.
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One of the pioneers of steam-driven engines was the Cheshire firm of Hancock & Foden which was renamed E Foden & Sons Co. Ltd. A 1922 Foden Steam Wagon, laden with tar barrels to help pave new roads, is recreated in a precision-engineered model bearing the logo of Brett & Son.

1922 Foden Steam Wagon

 
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1929 Fowler Crane

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 The construction of Skyscrapers was made possible by the technology of steam where cranes lifted materials higher and higher to labourers. The John Fowler & co. Ltd, of Leeds, West Yorkshire was one firm whose steam-powered engines were an important part of 20th century growth. The firm's crane has now been brought back to life in a fully detailed die-cast replica.