Steam Rollers in Preservation

The term 'steam roller' has become part of the English language, and Thomas Aveling perfected the most common three-point design with a wide steerable roll at the front and a roll either side at the rear. Steam rollers were the last type of steam-powered road vehicle in general use, and many hundreds have survived into preservation. This book illustrates many of the examples from different makers and details their history into preservation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The term "steam roller" has become an integral part of the English language, much like the Biro or Hoover. The history of steam rollers dates back to the 1860s, when Thomas Aveling perfected the most common three-point design with a wide steerable roll at the front and a roll either side at the rear. His company, Aveling & Porter, became the largest manufacturer of steam rollers, although most other traction-engine builders also produced designs, some quite innovative. Steam rollers were the last type of steam-powered road vehicle in general use, with some remaining in service until the mid-1960s. Consequently, many hundreds have survived into preservation and can regularly be seen at rallies and other events. This book illustrates many of the examples from different makers that can be seen in Britain and details their history into preservation.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 233 x 165 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398121058