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Steam engine or traction engine (I know someone will put me right very quickly!). Maurice gave me steam traction engine, which I am happy to go with! And yet, steamroller is the correct term (thank you José Manuel!)

In the Nuevos Ministerios gardens, Paseo de La Castellana, Madrid (open to the public but, as usual, no-one there!)

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Gilbert H

Belle machine vapeur !

4 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Andy

A very nice picture, and a very interesting piece of machinery.
I do agree with Stoneroad, it does look like an Aveling and Porter, but I am not an expert. I also note it is right hand drive, so maybe not French or Spanish..
The emblem on the front will tell you, if it is still there!!
I certainly remember the days when a steamroller like this would be used to lay tarmac on the road!

Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter

4 years ago.

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Gracias!

4 years ago.

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Merci1

4 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied

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I remember those days well too, Peter.
I tried to make something of the information board but sadly it had been constructed in iron and it had more or less completely rusted away!
Best wishes, Andy

4 years ago.

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