The Spider wagon at Rushden Transport Cavalcade in 2010
The Spider MKII Steam Powered vehicle is a custom built blend of steam technology and a modern 4-wheel drive truck chassis built over ten years for leisure use.
Basic description[]
Built by John Kilgour. This project took 10 years to build and was completed in 2001. The vehicle is road legal with the registration number Q885 NVS. Built on a Four-wheel drive Bedford RL chassis. Fitted with a 3/4 scale Foden pattern steam boiler. 4" bore x 5 3/4 " cylinder. High low ratio transfere box mated to a 4 speed gearbox. Top speed ~ 20 to 25 mph across country. Has truck suspension and sprung seats for driver and fireman. Fitted with ROPS frame for crew protection.
Events[]
Some of the events this vehicle has attended include:
- Old Warden 2009 - The Bedford Steam Preservation Society rally
- Rushden Transport Cavalcade 2010
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References / sources[]
Leaflet handed out by owner at events
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