1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class IX.: J. Aveling
2073. AVELING, J. Rochester, Kent.
Agricultural locomotive engine
This engine has an improved patent extra-large boiler, fitted with 37 2.75 in. tubes, external plates of the best Butterley iron, fire box and tube plates of Bowling iron, with extra stays for high-pressure; the fire grate measures 31 in. by 34 in. and is suitable for wood or coal fuel. The cylinder, 10 in. diameter, is surrounded by a jacket, and placed on the forward part of the boiler, by which arrangement priming in ascending steep inclines is prevented. The crank shaft is of Lowmoor iron. The engine is fitted with improved governor, reversing link motion, patent tender and water tank, under foot-plate, driving chain and gear, steam-pressure gauge, extra lock-up safety valve, steam jet blower, firing tools and wrenches, driving wheels 5 ft. 6 in. diameter, 12 in. wide, patent steerage and screw break for descending inclines.
The engine is remarkable for its simplicity, and the great strength of its working parts. It is capable of drawing 10 tons up an incline of 1 in 6, and can be readily managed by any ordinary engine driver.
Price. £420
AVELING'S PATENT AGRICULTURAL LOCOMOTIVE, to which the first prize gold medal was awarded at the late show in Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Forty of these engines are now in constant use. Prices, particulars, and testimonials, and also estimates for the conversion of portable engines into locomotives, can be obtained on application to the manufacturers.
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