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Aveling and Porter: NO 3867

From Graces Guide
1921. 6nhp. 10 tons. Reg No NO 3867.
1921. 6nhp. 10 tons. Reg No NO 3867.
Exhibit seen at Boconnoc Steam Fair July 2011.
Exhibit seen at Boconnoc Steam Fair July 2011.

Note: This is a sub-section of Aveling and Porter.

Blackberry Jack. E-Type Steam Roller. No. 10159, Reg No. 3867.

This engine ws built in 1921 and weighs 10 tons.

Was new to Leyton UDC, and later passed to T. T. Boughton and Sons Ltd, Amersham, Bucks.

It was laid up in the 1950's, after being sold for scrap, it was acquired for preservation by Kenneth Brown in 1968.

Sold to Cornish owner in 1988.[1]

It is owned by Graham Vincent and family, Mawla, Redruth.[2]


See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. The West of England Steam Engine Society 2012 Stithians Rally Programme.
  2. Boconnoc Steam Fair Programme, 2011