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Caterpillar track steam engine by R. Hornsby & Sons
The first and original Caterpillar or walking engine made by R. Hornsby & Sons of Grantham. R. Hornsby & Sons grew into a major manufacturer of agricultural machinery, at their Spittle Gate Works. The firm went on to produce steam engines used to drive threshing machines and other equipment such as traction engines; their portable steam engine was one of their most important products and the market leader. Later a chain-track was added to an oil-engined tractor: the caterpillar track; these were developed and patented by Hornsbys chief engineer (and managing director), David Roberts, from July 1904. These were first used on tractors which served with the British Army towing artillery from 1910, but were later fitted to tanks which were used in the First World War from 1916. In 1909, a development model called the Little Caterpillar was demonstrated to the War Office. The army officers present at the demonstration believed it would frighten the horses
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Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of greeting cards: a charming vintage design featuring the Caterpillar track steam engine by R. Hornsby & Sons. This beautiful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the first and original Caterpillar or walking engine, a groundbreaking invention by the renowned Grantham-based manufacturer. R. Hornsby & Sons' Spittle Gate Works grew to become a major player in agricultural machinery production, and this card is a perfect nod to their rich industrial history. Ideal for steam engine enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of engineering, this card is a thoughtful and unique choice for any occasion. Brighten someone's day with a piece of history, beautifully captured in this exquisite greeting card from Media Storehouse.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 13.3cm (8.3" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases the first and original Caterpillar or walking engine, manufactured by R. Hornsby & Sons of Grantham in 1899. At the time, R. Hornsby & Sons was a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, producing steam engines to power threshing machines and other equipment. One of their most significant innovations was the portable steam engine, which became the market leader. In July 1904, Hornsby's chief engineer and managing director, David Roberts, developed and patented the caterpillar track. Initially, these tracks were added to oil-engined tractors, but their use expanded to military applications. In 1910, caterpillar-tracked tractors were employed by the British Army to tow artillery, and later, from 1916, they were fitted to tanks during the First World War. The photograph captures the essence of this pioneering engineering achievement. The Caterpillar engine, with its distinctive tracks, represents a significant turning point in transportation technology, paving the way for the development of modern tracked vehicles. The innovation and ingenuity of R. Hornsby & Sons, as demonstrated in this photograph, continue to inspire and influence the engineering industry to this day.
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