From light tractors to heavy haulage, traction engines were a common sight on our roads.
I am writing to say thank you on behalf of the residents of Galsworthy Nursing Home for a most enjoyable day we spent with you. Many thanks for all your co-operation and help throughout the day.
Julie Nicholls
- 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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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.
