Aveling & Porter no. 7838

Fred

Fred - A&P 7838
Engine Details
Current Name	Fred
Manufacturer	Aveling & Porter
Build date	1912
Serial no.	7838
Registration no.	TA 2436
Machine type	KND tractor
Weight Tons (kg)	10 ton
Date into Preservation	?
Specifications
Power nhp	4 nhp
No. of Cylinders	2
Cylinder type	compound
No. of Gears	2
Ownership
Current Owner / Keeper	M. Oliver, Cheshire Ex Fred Dibnah
Date bought (Current)	2011
Sale Price (approximate) (if published)	?
Auctioneer	Cheffins

Aveling & Porter no. 7838 is an convertible traction engine that was built in 1912 by Aveling & Porter in Rochester Kent. This engine is currently owned/in the care of M. Oliver of Cheshire. Formerly owned & restored by Fred Dibnah Steeple jack & 'back street mechanic' in his shed over many years. The engine co-stred in Freds TV series " Made in Britain"

Engine History

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Events

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2011

• Riverside Steam and Vintage Vehicle Rally
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Gallery

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Title

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Dedication to Fred

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See also

• List of Named Vehicles
• List of Vehicles by registration number
• List of Steam Machinery Manufacturers
• Glossary Index - use terms

Collector & preservation related

• Collections
• National Traction Engine Trust
• Shows and Meets
• Clubs Listing
• Web Site Links

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