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Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur
Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur (msn 14712), built 1917, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally. (John Fowler & Co Engineers of Leathley Road, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England produced traction engines and ploughing implements and equipment, as well as railway equipment). Date: 1959
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1959 Andover Engineers Engines Fowler Hunslet Implements Leeds Ploughing Produced Rally Traction Wilbur
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This photograph showcases the iconic Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur, manufactured by John Fowler & Co Engineers in 1917, during the 1959 Andover Steam Rally. The engine, bearing the registration number msn 14712, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the Leeds-based company, which produced not only traction engines and ploughing implements and equipment, but also railway vehicles and transportation equipment. Built in Hunslet, West Yorkshire, England, Fowler engines were renowned for their robustness and reliability. The Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur, with its distinctive red and black livery, was no exception. The engine's powerful cylinders and intricate mechanical components were designed to handle the demanding tasks of ploughing and cultivating the land. The 1959 Andover Steam Rally provided an ideal setting for this magnificent machine to be showcased, surrounded by other vintage steam engines and vehicles. The event attracted steam enthusiasts from across the country, who marveled at the engineering feats of the past. The Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur remains an enduring symbol of the ingenuity and industrial heritage of the United Kingdom. Its presence at the Andover Steam Rally serves as a reminder of the important role that steam engines played in the agricultural and transportation industries, and the continued fascination they hold for generations of enthusiasts.
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