From light tractors to heavy haulage, traction engines were a common sight on our roads.
A great day out - kids loved it, thanks.
Woodford Family, Southampton
- Sun Set No.2 giving trailer rides at Hollycombe
- Topper, a Burrell Gold Medal Tractor on loan to Hollycombe
- Sun Set No.2 giving trailer rides at Hollycombe
- Traction engines and steam rollers at Hollycombe
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Sun Set No.2 giving trailer rides at Hollycombe
Topper, a Burrell Gold Medal Tractor on loan to Hollycombe
Sun Set No.2 giving trailer rides at Hollycombe
Traction engines and steam rollers at Hollycombe
Traction engines and steam tractors were employed on the roads to move goods from place to place. All types of loads were carried from light goods to heavy haulage.
Usually goods would be loaded onto one or more four wheeled trailers which would be attached behind an engine. For particularly heavy loads, two or more engines would be connected behind each other to provide additional power, sometimes with another engine behind the load to provide extra braking.
