John Fowler and Co: LG 2251
From Graces Guide
Note: This is a sub-section of John Fowler and Co
Possible Reg No: LC 2251
1929. Fowler DNB Double crank compound 12-ton Steam Road Roller, Reg No: LG 2251. No. 17487. Little Stoke
Supplied new to Samuel Jackson, Wistaston Crewe, in July 1929. It became part of their fleet of steam vehicles and equipment that worked over a large area. Reports from previous drivers told of working in the Bolton area and even into Yorkshire.
It rolled the runways of Tern Hill airfield during WWII.
In 1958 Jacksons sold the roller to F.H.M contractors (Newcastle Under Lyme)
See [1] Owner's web site
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