Morval Steam Fair [12]

A final full sized traction engine from the Morval Steam Fair. This one is interesting because it is one of the traction engines that is able to change its front wheels. This set is for pulling. The other type is a heavy steel barrel type affair used to press tar-macadam into a new road surface. You can see a traction engine with the compression wheel on the link below (and a history).

The top of the big wheels is about 5ft 10in. This is quite a big engine.

An earlier traction engine posting with their history...
http://365project.org/netkonnexion/anotherone/2011-06-07

My other albums today:
http://365project.org/netkonnexion/365/
Identify This! ... http://365project.org/netkonnexion/number03/

[Rick Schies]

That perspective makes it look extremely large.

[Netkonnexion]

@digitalrn - It is large. The full sized ones are about 30 feet long.

[Kerri]

That looks huge

[Paula Cook-Farkas]

After seeing the little miniature ones, it's hard to wrap your head around a 30-foot one.

[Rev. Fr. Joel Osborne]

fantastic detail!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

fabulous old machinery

[Sue Wilde]

This is amazingly well restored. Great shot.

[Pyrrhula]

we do have steamfairs in our country to. Steam engines tug-,boats locomotions, showmen engine even steam cars and fire engines. I always be there and love it

[pixels4u]

Wonderful. Fabulous, The Haddenham, Cambs steam fair's on this weekend, great photo opportunities.

[Leslie Manna]

This is really interesting. I'm so glad you are posting these because they are real rarities, and a fascinating look at history. Be well, Les

[Howard N]

Wouldn't it be fun to give the grandkids a ride around the yard in a machine like this? Holy Cow!!! Fascinating!

[Vanessa Walters]

again very cool

[Michelle]

What a beauty :)

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Isn't that a showman's engine with the barley sugar twists columns and the decorative paintwork on the wheels?