The Fowler Album

This outstanding leather-bound album from the early 1900s, depicts Fowler Steam Engines. It has recently been catalogued by a team of volunteers and staff, making it available for viewing for the very first time.

Photograph 2000-P-525Pg10

A class B single cylinder traction engine no. 5431, fitted with David Greig's patent improved spring wheel, built by Fowler in 1888. The idea of sprung wheels occupied attention for several years, but it is doubtful that the added cost, weight and maintenance was justified since the majority were discarded by the end of the decade.

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