Wimbish Steam It Day, 5 October 2019
 

Spent an enjoyable time yesterday at the Wimbish Steam It Day, friends to chat with enjoyable food. Must say there was an excellent display board giving details of some 25 Taylor Brothers engines in both period photo’s and text, well done to the persons who did that display. Enjoy these photo’s of both the engines and some other items of interest.

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I've got a photograph of Fowler Ada and Aveling roller George side by side at an early rally, I didn't know Tayler bros rallied George but I guess the camera never lies so they must have done.

What's the history of Aveling Barford Southend Jack?

Southend jack was purchased from Southend hence the name I believe it was an ex Southend council roller but will get Kevin to confirm
She was driven back to,Wimbish in one day her top speed being little more than walking speed ,an epic journey .
Saw active commercial,use before sold into preservation
Returned after an absence of 30 ish years
Was purchased couple of years ago by K Swann

Barford and Perkins roller nicknamed by the yard folks " turf turf " so called because of its unique exhaust note ,purchased by Taylor's in commercial days ,but saw little if any use
Was rescued from neglect by the late Dr Teverson and is still owned by the family it is thought to be one of if not the oldest surviving motor rollers with its original engine and drive train intact
Cheers martin

Many thanks for the info Martin....much appreciated.

Great history there.