Category: General

William Allchin of Northampton. established in 1847 , was one of the pioneers among traction engine builders, which were the most economical form of transporting heavy loads for nearly a century. Built in 1925, this single cylinder engine weighing 94 tons could pull up to 38 tons, and was capable of producing 32 brake H.P.… →

These handsome giants which supported a dynamo mounted on a platform above the front of the smoke box were seen at fair grounds throughout the world and provided the power for touring amusement contractors The “BIG LION” had a nominal horse power of 8 and the commercial net load recommended by the builders was 28… →

First built in 1923, these incredible little cars won 24 major motor races in the four years from 1926 to 1929. From 1924 to 1926 exactly 1,045 wins were achieved by Bugatti cars, and in 1927 alone another 806 wins. Known as the Type 35 B or 35 C with either 2.3 or 2.0 litre… →