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Originally Posted by Cygnus X-1
I spent the day at Lincoln on Saturday and came across this Aveling & Porter 8679 , not seen it before although I believe it lives in Linconlshire .
Am I right in saying this is a convertible and does anyone have any history of this engine '
Dave
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According to the programme: "1916 Aveling & Porter 8679 (BT 8812) New to East Riding County Council. Exhibited in its roller form for 2 years. Due to cracking in the headstock casing it was converted to a traction engine. Owner: Steve Corston, Lusby."
Looked like it had been dragged from a hedge backwards, quite literally!
But looked to have oil in all the right places and running ok.