Showmans Traction Engine (John Fowler And Co (Leeds) Ltd, Steam Plough Works, Leeds)

Showmans Traction Engine

What is your favourite traction engine?

On the roads undoubtedly the finest engines were the Showman's Road Locomotives. These were road locomotives adapted to the needs of the travelling showman by the addition of a full-length canopy, a dynamo mounted on a platform in front of the chimney, and often much brass ornamentation. Showman's Road Locomotives were responsible for hauling the fairground rides, which often comprised of several heavily loaded wagons. Once at the fairground, some engines were used to assemble the rides using a jib crane fitted to the tender. They also provided the power for the rides and the lights.

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