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SPECIAL FEATURES 34 The making of Fred In order to create a bronze statue in memory of Fred Dibnah MBE, the Bolton & District Civic Trust utilised the considerable skills of sculptress Jane Robbins - coupled with a metal casting technique similar to one used by the ancient Inca civilisation. Keith Langston followed the processes involved, exclusively for Old Glory. 38 a€~Hybrida€ Tasker restored Alan Barnes meets Simon Bish and his a€~just restoreda€ 1916 Tasker traction engine No 1709 - an engine that appears from all accounts to be something of a hybrid. 42 Caterpillar: The early years With a Guinness World Record for the most crawlers working in one field (503) set in New Zealand on 15 March, Peter Love looks at the two famous companies that on 15 April 1925 became the Caterpillar Tractor Co. 46 126 years on the road Mike Dyson goes north-west to Draycott-in-the-Clay - home of the North Staffs & Cheshire Traction Engine Cluba€ s premises at Klondyke Mill - to road test a very early McLaren traction engine owned by Steve and Chris Arrowsmith. 52 Manns Patent Steam Cart & Wagon Co Ltd John Crawley looks at some pre-1908 examples of the products of Manns, starting with the former Mann & Charlesworth concern. 58 The Bull Engine lives again Cliff Thomas returns to Kew Bridge Steam Museum six years on to report the successful conclusion of a massive - and important - engine restoration project. 66 Built in Dartford, rebuilt in Dartford: The Hallford Omnibus Alan Barnes meets vehicle restorer Adrian Herbert to learn more about his 25-year restoration of a Hallford omnibus and the background to a once-typical early 20th century provincial vehicle builder. 70 Fairground miscelleny Founding chairman of the Fairground Society, John Crawley, selects some photos from his archive that are outside the scope of his previous offerings. 74 Taylors of Wimbish Derek Rayner presents an early 1960s roller photo spread of this famous Essex concern with assistance from Kevin Swann, son of George Swann, (Taylora€ s late foreman), and others. REGULAR 6 News & events 23 Road Roller Association Notes 24 Underbidder 30 Vintageworld 64 Reviews 65 Subscribe to Old Glory and save money! 76 Enginelines 79 Whata€ s On 86 Museum Guide 93 ADvintage - The Steam & Vintage Marketplace
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