Dimensions: approx. 6 x 4 1/8 inches
Photographer/Publisher: Mayhem Designs, Leiston
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Text: Garrett 4CD steam tractor “Princess Marina”, Works No. 32944, built in 1916.
Internal notes: QC passed
The Garrett 4CD steam tractor “Princess Marina,” built in 1916, takes you back to an era when machines like this were the lifeblood of rural industry. Picture yourself standing in a bustling farmyard on a crisp morning, the air filled with the smell of coal and steam as “Princess Marina” comes to life. The low hum of its engine grows into a powerful chug as the tractor begins its work, the golden detailing gleaming under the sun. Its wheels crunch over the gravel, its engine a symphony of industrial progress, a marvel of its time. Farmers and engineers gather, their voices drowned out by the rhythmic hiss of steam and the mechanical grind of gears, their pride evident in the power and precision of this magnificent machine.
Now imagine you are walking into the Long Shop Museum in Leiston, where the story of “Princess Marina” and its siblings comes alive. The historic brick walls resonate with whispers of the past—this was once the heart of innovation, where Garrett & Sons designed and built steam-powered marvels that shaped the landscape of British agriculture. As you approach the tractor, you can almost feel the heat of its engine, hear the clinking tools of engineers at work, and sense the excitement of a world on the cusp of transformation. Every detail—from the polished brass fittings to the sturdy steel wheels—tells a story of resilience, hard work, and a nation’s drive to modernise.
For a moment, let yourself step fully into 1916. The Great War is raging across Europe, but here in Leiston, industry perseveres. The Garrett factory is alive with activity, producing machines like “Princess Marina” to support both the war effort and the needs of farmers at home. This steam tractor is not just a tool; it’s a symbol of the grit and determination of a time when every engine carried the weight of progress. Owning this postcard is a chance to time-travel to that pivotal era, to feel the pulse of history in your hands, and to honour the craftsmanship that built a nation.
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