Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > Peter Butt Transport Collection
Aveling and Porter Road Roller 14089, Josephine
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Aveling and Porter Road Roller 14089, Josephine
Maker: Aveling & Porter Type:Road Roller Number:14089 Built:1930 Registration:YD 973 Class:AC Cylinders:Single Nhp:4 Name:Josephine Date: 1970s-1980s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 21130543
© The Peter Butt Transport Collection / Mary Evans
1970s 1980s Aveling Cylinders Josephine Maker Name Porter Registration Roller
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the vintage road roller "Josephine," a masterpiece of engineering created by Aveling & Porter in 1930. With the registration number YD 973 and classified as an AC, this single cylinder, narrow gauge (NHP) roller boasts a powerful presence. The image, taken during the 1970s or 1980s, shows the road roller in its element, leaving a trail of freshly laid asphalt in its wake. The name "Josephine" adds a personal touch to this industrial behemoth, making it more than just a machine. The Aveling & Porter Road Roller Type 14089 is a testament to the company's rich history in manufacturing heavy machinery, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the past when such machines were an essential part of road construction projects. The simple yet effective design, combined with the dedication of its operators, ensured that "Josephine" played a crucial role in shaping the infrastructure of roads during her time. This photograph is a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythmic rolling of the road roller was the soundtrack to the progress of modern transportation networks.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
