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Ransomes Sims & Jefferies Gen. Purpose Engine Old Faithful
Ransomes Sims & Jefferies General Purpose Engine, regn. PU 4391, number: 35247, Old Faithful. Built in 1920 by Ransomes Sims & Jefferies at Ipswich, powered by an 6 Nhp compound steam engine. Parked beside Old Faithful is Aveling & Porter Road Roller 6544, Little Wonder. Date: 1970s
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Agricultural Aveling Compound Faithful Heavy Ipswich Jefferies Machinery Parked Porter Powered Purpose Ransomes Regn Roller Sims
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This photograph showcases a pair of vintage machines, the Ransomes Sims & Jefferies General Purpose Engine, affectionately known as Old Faithful, and the Aveling & Porter Road Roller, Little Wonder, parked side by side. Both machines, icons of agricultural machinery history, were built during the early 20th century. Old Faithful, registration number PU 4391 and numbered 35247, is a magnificent creation from Ransomes Sims & Jefferies, manufactured in Ipswich in 1920. Powered by a 6 Nhp compound steam engine, this engine was a workhorse of its time, designed for versatile use in various applications. The steam engine's power and reliability earned it the endearing name, Old Faithful. The Aveling & Porter Road Roller, Little Wonder, with registration number 6544, is a companion to Old Faithful in this scene. This heavy agricultural machine, also a product of the 1920s, was built to roll and compact roads and soil. The Little Wonder's presence adds an interesting contrast to Old Faithful, highlighting the diversity of machinery used in rural settings during the 1970s. The photograph, taken in the 1970s, captures the essence of a bygone era, a time when steam engines and heavy agricultural machinery were a common sight in rural landscapes. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the machines that shaped our agricultural history and the people who operated them.
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