Mamod Steam Tractor
Toy Tractor
1980s (manufactured)
1980s (manufactured)
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Model of a traditional English steam traction engine, fitted with reverse control, whistle, boiler sight glass and steering extension. The body is green with black, mounted on four polished steel and red wheels with a matching flywheel. It has brass engine parts and the canopy is enamelled white with gold lettering; MAMOD STEAM TRACTOR. The tractor has solid fuel burners supplied with the engine which create the heat for the water. A black plastic funnel is supplied as are all the necessary parts. Details and general hints are printed on the outside of the box, in four languages. The other side of the box shows illustrations of the engine with one picture detailed to show the various parts of the machine. There is also a detailed colour leaflet showing Mamod products.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Mamod Steam Tractor (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Steel, brass, wood and plastic |
| Brief description | Toy steam tractor made in England by Mamod Ltd in the 1980s |
| Physical description | Model of a traditional English steam traction engine, fitted with reverse control, whistle, boiler sight glass and steering extension. The body is green with black, mounted on four polished steel and red wheels with a matching flywheel. It has brass engine parts and the canopy is enamelled white with gold lettering; MAMOD STEAM TRACTOR. The tractor has solid fuel burners supplied with the engine which create the heat for the water. A black plastic funnel is supplied as are all the necessary parts. Details and general hints are printed on the outside of the box, in four languages. The other side of the box shows illustrations of the engine with one picture detailed to show the various parts of the machine. There is also a detailed colour leaflet showing Mamod products. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Copy number | 1313 |
| Gallery label | Mamod steam tractor, 1988
This model engine has the working machanisms to produce steam. It has a solid fuel burner that, when lit, heats the water to make steam. It was made in England by Mamod Ltd. |
| Credit line | Given by Mamod Ltd, England 1988. [86/1080] |
| Object history | The tractor was presented by the Mamod Company in response to a request by Mr. Fisher. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Accession number | MISC.897:1 to 3-1988 |
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| Record created | February 18, 2004 |
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