1896

Thornycroft Steam Van

Thornycroft Steam Van

Registation number

n/a

Engine

Two cylinder compound with vertical water tube steam boiler

Horsepower

45 HP

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History

Thornycroft was a renowned ship-building firm, and used the same type of coke powered fire plant used in river vessels in their very first steam wagon. The wagon featured wooden wheels with steel rims, and a steam engine which drove the front wheels, with the back wheels providing the steering.

Did you know?

This vehicle was responsible for the first motor incident in Wales.

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