Programme cover from the 2006 Bedford Steam & Country Fayre

 
Maker:
 Clayton & Shuttleworth
Type:
 Traction Engine
Year:
 1918
Works No:
 48154
Registration No:
 NM 1161
Name:
  
Weight:
  
NHP:
 7
Further information:
Built for H. M. Government to drive a mobile baling press to bale hay and straw for the military horses in W.W.1. Sold at a Bedford auction in 1920 to T. Davis of Elstow. In 1927 it passed to Wagstaff & Co. of Elstow for threshing duties until 1952. Purchased by the present owner in 1961 and rallied until 1982. Totally rebuilt between 1982 - 1998.
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Clayton & Shuttleworth Traction Engine, 7 NHP, Built 1918, Works No. 48154, Reg. No. NM 1161 Clayton & Shuttleworth Traction Engine, 7 NHP, Built 1918, Works No. 48154, Reg. No. NM 1161