{"product_id":"9781398121058","title":"Steam Rollers in Preservation","description":"Steam rollers began to be manufactured during the 1860s, and it was Thomas Aveling who perfected the most common three-point design with a wide steerable roll at the front and a roll either side at the rear. His company, Aveling \u0026amp; Porter, became the largest manufacturer of steam rollers, although most other traction engine builders also produced designs – some of which were quite innovative. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey were the last type of steam-powered road vehicle in general use, some remaining in service until the mid-1960s. Consequently, many hundreds have survived into preservation and can regularly be seen at rallies and other events.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book illustrates many of the examples from different makers that can be seen in Britain and tells of their history into preservation.","brand":"Amberley Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46277973049585,"sku":"9781398121058","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781398121058_p0.jpg?v=1765266094","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781398121058","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}