Goldsmith Nov 2019

[Steamcar]

Originally Posted by roadmaker

I was wondering about the Aveling Traction engine?
I never see a compound piston valve like this?
anyone has more info?

She is indeed a converted roller but it was done a very very long time ago.
In fact it is one of the first machines to come to Goldsmith 114 Rallies ago.
It started out with a front axle and wheels off a clayton wagon that was in the scrap under a tree.
When someone decided to restore the clayton he gave the bits back and someone found him some more.
Not sure what they are from.
Likely has been like this longer than it was a roller and I can't remember it missing a rally.

Affectionately known as Tiny it used to be used for a "Tug of War" with any children who felt inclined to have a go.
Alas such things are no longer permitted.