Programme cover from the 2006 Bedford Steam & Country Fayre

 

Maker:
Wilder
Type:
Ploughing Engine
Year:
1926
Works No:
001
Registration No:
BL 4150
Name:
William
Weight:
 
NHP:
12
Further information:
Built using some of the components of very early Fowler ploughing engines including Nos. 1052 and 1281. The boiler and cylinder block were designed and made by Wilders. The engine worked between 1927 – 1933 and briefly in 1947. Restoration has included total rebuild and new boiler barrel. A first time visitor at this year's Steam & Country Fayre (2006).
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Wilder Ploughing Engine - William, 12 NHP, Built 1926, Works No. 001, Reg. No. BL 4150 Wilder Ploughing Engine - William, 12 NHP, Built 1926, Works No. 001, Reg. No. BL 4150