TheHairyPict

By TheHairyPict

Traction Engines

Driving through Feenagh in count Carlow yesterday I passed a collection of traction engines at the side of the road, obviously an enthusiasts gathering.  The one on the right is called "Sir Kay" and the one of the left the "Owenabue Rambler". Googling the identity plates, Sir Kay was built in 1930 by Aveling and Porter in Kent but I found conflicting information about the Owenabue Rambler --- the brass plate says Chas Burrell & Sons of Thetford, no 3391, but Mr Google says that the Burrell engine no 3391 (built in 1912) is called "Jonathan". So I'm none the wiser. But, regardless of their provenance, they are beautiful (if smelly!) machines. 

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