1910 steam engine is the only operational one in the world
Kavinda Herath/Stuff Member Linton Strang and president Fraser Pearce stand beside the Thornbury Vintage Tractor and Implement Club's 1910 Garrett stationary steam engine. A vintage machinery enthusiast had a tear in his eye when his club's 1910 steam engine fired up for the first time in 20 years. Thornbury Vintage Tractor and Implement Club president Fraser Pearce said the important test was held at a club Christmas function in 2019 and gave members more encouragement to have the engine fully restored and certified for public demonstrations. The four and a-half year project finished r...
Source: stuff.co.nz