Dimensions: approx. 5 7/8 x 3 7/8 inches
Photographer/Publisher: Photo by Peter Hammond (01/26/98). Published by Fair Track Ventures.Â
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
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Fair Track Ventures. FTV 018 – S001. Hampshire County Council Museums Service Wallis & Steevens Advance Steam Roller Works No. 7867 of 1926, Old Lytham II. Rushmoor Rally 1998.
Internal notes: QC passed
Imagine yourself seated high on the operator’s perch of the Wallis & Steevens Advance Steam Roller, its deep red paint gleaming under the summer sun. The year is 1926, and you are no mere spectator but the proud driver of this engineering marvel, Old Lytham II, one of the finest steam rollers of its time. As you grip the levers, the steady rhythm of the roller’s powerful engine blends with the nostalgic sounds of a bustling rally. You’re not just attending the Rushmoor Rally in 1998; you are at the heart of it, guiding a machine that once shaped the roads of Britain. The crowd gathers to admire its craftsmanship, and you can feel their awe as they step closer to take in every detail of the roller’s bold wheels and precisely engineered mechanics.
The Hampshire County Museum Service‘s branding proudly displayed along the roller’s canopy seems to whisper its history to you. Built in 1926 with the unique craftsmanship of Wallis & Steevens, this roller’s presence is a testament to the legacy of steam-powered machinery. As you steer it across the rally grounds, you can almost hear its echoes from a century ago, laying down roads that transformed travel across the nation. This postcard captures that moment—a snapshot where engineering meets history, and you’re living it, not just observing.
Feel the vibrancy of the day, the hum of activity around you, the whiff of coal smoke mixing with fresh-cut grass. This isn’t just a postcard—it’s an invitation to be part of the timeless rhythm of progress and nostalgia, a piece of history immortalised in vibrant colours.
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