 at Cromford Steam Rally 2008 | |
| Engine Details | |
|---|---|
| Current Name | Waltzing Matilda |
| Manufacturer | Fowler |
| Build date | 1908 |
| Serial no. | No. 11700 |
| Registration no. | SC 5785 |
| Machine type | Agricultural |
| Weight Tons (kg) | 10 ton |
| Date into Preservation | 1995 |
| Specifications | |
| Power nhp | 6 nhp |
| No. of Cylinders | Single |
| Linkage Type | ? |
| No. of Gears | 2 |
| Ownership | |
| Original Owner | ? |
| Current Owner / Keeper |
A. Biglands, Sheffield |
| Date bought (Current) | 1995 ? |
| Sale Price (approximate) (if published) |
Unknown |
| Auctioneer | - |
| Notes | repatriated from Australia in 1995 |
Fowler no. 11700 is an agricultural traction engine that was built in Leeds by John Fowler & Co. in 1908.
Engine History[]
Originally built in 1908 and exported to Australia were it worked till the 1940s. Then engine was repatriated in 1995 back to the UK. Extensive work has been carried out to rebuild the engine, by current owner, Engineer A. Bigland. The engine has been rallied since 200? and is roaded to local events.
Events[]
Please add details of other events attended by this engine.
- 2010
- Sheffield Steam and Vintage Rally
- add details
- 2009
- 2008
- 1995
- Elvaston Steam Rally - (in derelict state)
Gallery[]
photos from Elvaston, Harewood & Sheffield to add
See also[]
- List of Named Vehicles
- List of Vehicles by registration number
- List of Steam Machinery Manufacturers
- Glossary Index
- Collector & preservation related
References / sources[]
- Show guides + photos from the events
External links[]
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