Dimensions: approx. 4 1/8 X 5 5/8 inches
Photographer/Publisher: Photo Precision Limited, St. Ives, Huntingdon, Cambs. Hampshire County Museum Service
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
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A Tasker Class B2 ‘Little Giant’ compound steam tractor, built in 1914. Serial No. 1599, registration no AA 5296, three-speed, 5BHP. This was an advanced type of traction engine for the time, and was intended to compete with petrol-driven rivals. ACC No: HCMS 1972.669/7 Hampshire County Museum Service
Internal notes: QC passed
This vintage postcard features a Tasker Class B2 “Little Giant” compound steam tractor, a remarkable piece of early 20th-century engineering built in 1914. Imagine standing on a rural field, the warm hum of progress in the air, as this steam-powered marvel roared into life, challenging its petrol-driven competitors. Serial No. 1599, registration no AA 5296, and its distinctive three-speed, 5BHP engine were revolutionary for the time. Its robust design, with large steel wheels and a proud chimney, represents an era when craftsmanship and innovation paved the way for industrial progress.
Collectors, this postcard doesn’t just display an image—it transports you back to the age of steam. Imagine the engine being prepped for action, the hiss of steam rising as engineers gathered to marvel at its power. Feel the texture of its rugged wheels biting into the earth as it symbolised resilience and a spirit of invention. This rare piece from the Hampshire County Museum Service archives is more than a keepsake; it’s a glimpse into a time when machines like this changed the landscape of farming and transportation forever.
Whether you are an aficionado of vintage steam engines, a museum curator, or simply someone who cherishes historic relics, this postcard is a bridge to the past. Printed by Photo Precision Limited, its detail and story capture the significance of the “Little Giant” in an industrial revolution still deeply rooted in heritage.
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