Steam Roller Collection

Close-up of steam roller, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A steam roller
5616579 A steam roller; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a steam roller built for the city of Liverpool. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1861); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th September 1993

Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June 1989

Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to the West Cumberland Farmers Trading Society on 2nd June 1972

Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972. Mr Hodson looked after her when she was owned by McAlpine, the builders

Model engineers: Eddie Chapman on his half-ton miniature steam traction engine chats with Derek Bouch on his 1912 11-ton steamroller at the vintage steam

The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of on the scrap-heap. The twelve and a half ton stream roller is to be presented by Northumberland County Council to

England, Dorset, Blanford, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Historical Steam Roller

The Old Soldier, 1947
RAV66496 The Old Soldier, 1947 by Ravilious, Tirzah (nee Garwood) (1908-51); Private Collection

Steam-Roller for the Streets of Liverpool (engraving)
1620596 Steam-Roller for the Streets of Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam-Roller for the Streets of Liverpool)

Council workmen seen here repairing a road in Kingston Upon Thames January 1939

Oxford Road being widen between Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross near the Bull Hotel Circa 1930

Resolution the 12 ton steam roller puffed its way from New Herrington, near Sunderland, to Newcastle in an amazing six hours on 31st August 1979

Andrew Fogon, left, and David Wright of the Walker Steam Project, with a steam roller outside the Science Museum in Newcastle on 16th October 1989

A vintage Aveling and Banford steam roller on 6th July 1976

The North of England Steam Traction Engine Societys Steam Rally at Chester-le-Street on 12th July 1969. Engines getting steam up to be ready for the afternoon events

Tom Weatherell with his vintage 10-ton steam roller Resolution on 26th March 1978

A vintage 1947 steam roller being restored by Joe Shiel, left, and Malcolm Alexander at Walker Middle Street School on 7th March 1988

This traction engine steam roller is taking people for a ride in a trailer on 19th May 1973

Most drivers prefer to wait for the weekend before letting off steam. But not Malcolm Bell. For Malcolm spends the whole week getting all steamed up by driving one of the North-Easts last working

A steam roller lying derelict in Longbenton, Newcastle on 20th February 1966

One of the Northumberland County Councils fleet of Steam Rollers on 16th February 1976

There was a ceremonial tear-up of L-plates on 3rd October 1967 when Mr John Arnott Brown passed his driving test on a 15-ton steam roller

A steam roller at County Technical College in Ashington on 10th March 1965

A school project really got rolling in Newcastle on 28th November 1986. With Paul Hilditch of Walker School at the wheel as (left to right) Sapper Henry Leadbitter, Sgt

William Marshall, division inspector for weights and measure, Hexham gives George Ryerley, of Walton Hall, Stamfordham an envelope with the weight of his steam roller Highland Lass on 2nd June 1972

Some old steam rollers lying in wait to be renovated on 4th February 1961

Steam and smoke fill the air at the Whitley Bay Steam Engine Rally on 14th August 1982

Old Roly is dying, deserted and derelict and lies rusting away at the Church Walk play park in Morpeth on 24th July 1980. Now safety experts at Castle Morpeth Council say the old boy is in such bad

Steam Roller Brenda (1920 vintage) with the two men who have given her a new lease of life on 17th February 1962

Aveling & Porter Road Roller. Creator: Unknown
Aveling & Porter Road Roller

American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to
TEAPOT DOME SCANDAL, 1924. American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to the White House

American cartoon depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins pushing forward
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1936. American cartoon depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins pushing forward outrageous spending on New Deal programs

Illustration depicting a steam roller built for the city of Liverpool, England, 19th century
Illustration depicting a steam roller

Rubberised Asphalt Paving - The first roadway of its type. Shown in three stages from rubber asphalt, precoated granite chipping and then the finished section

Road menders and pipe layers
People You See. Road menders and pipe layers. From Teddy Bear (23 March 1968)

LIVERPOOL: STEAMROLLER. Steamroller for the streets of Liverpool, England. Wood engraving, 1867

LONDON: STEAMROLLER, 1866. Steam road-roller used in Hyde Park, London, England. Wood engraving, 1866

Transportation of German heavy mortars
The transportation by steam engine of a German German self-propelled siege howitzer mortars (" Mr" ) - WWI. Pictured crossing through a manned checkpoint on the way to the front. Date: 1915

Kissing on a Steamroller
We are coming on a slow train ! A couple share a lingering kiss on their transport of choice - an enormous steamroller!

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"Unveiling the Power: A Close-up of the Mighty Steam Roller in England, United Kingdom, Europe" In a picturesque scene captured on 13th June, three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest Hall marvels at a miniature traction engine. The steam roller's intricate details and impressive craftsmanship transport young Richard to an era of industrial might. On another historic occasion, Mr. Walter Hodson proudly poses with the majestic steam roller Highland Lass on 2nd June 1972. Its imposing presence symbolizes the strength and resilience that defined Britain during its heyday. Model engineer Eddie Chapman engages in lively conversation while seated atop his half-ton miniature steam traction engine. His passion for these magnificent machines is evident as he shares anecdotes about their power and significance. The Coquet Lass, affectionately known as "the grand ol' lady of steam, " bids farewell to her illustrious career in style. Instead of fading away into obscurity, she embraces her final days with grace and dignity—a fitting tribute to her remarkable service. At the Great Dorset Steam Fair in Blanford, Dorset, history comes alive as a historical steam roller takes center stage. This annual event celebrates our rich heritage by showcasing these mechanical wonders that once paved the way for progress. "The Old Soldier, " dating back to 1947, stands tall as a testament to enduring engineering excellence. Its sturdy frame tells stories of countless roads conquered and communities connected throughout its lifetime. An enchanting engraving depicts a bustling Liverpool street adorned with a powerful steam-roller tirelessly smoothing out cobblestones—an emblematic image capturing both progress and tradition hand-in-hand. The Aveling & Porter Road Roller emerges from anonymity under an unknown creator's skillful hands—its gleaming exterior reflecting pride in craftsmanship that has stood the test of time.