Saturday Steamer

[Majorman]

Named after the local breed of horses, this tractor was an attempt to build a steam tractor in the early 1920's. This is the only one in exitance.
The Suffolk Punch

 

[560Dennis]

Interesting design for sure

 

[Richard G.]

Very nice as is the building behind it.

 

[FarrviewSouth]

Just want to say thanks for your postings. It is good to see pictures of things from abroad

 

[Majorman]

Made by Richard Garrett and Sons, Steam Engine builders from Leiston in Suffolk and built in 1919. The building behind is part of the works assembly building where the steamers were made. Eight were made between 1917 and 1919 to try and find a place for steam power in a market moving towards the internal combustion engine.

 

[ArleninOr]

Majorman, my daughter has one of those, the horse I mean.

 

[Majorman]

Hope she does not have to light a fire under him to get him going!!!!! :0)