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Ruston Hornsby General Purpose Engine number 115100, Hildary
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Ruston Hornsby General Purpose Engine number 115100, Hildary
Ruston Hornsby General Purpose Engine number 115100, Hildary, reg. DO 2953, at Derby on 8 July 1972. Date: 1972
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© The William Kerry Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
1972 Derby Hornsby Purpose Ruston
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This photograph showcases Ruston Hornsby General Purpose Engine number 115100, affectionately known as Hildary, during a stop at Derby on July 8, 1972. The engine, registered DO 2953, is a fine example of the Ruston Hornsby's engineering prowess from the 1970s. The Ruston Hornsby General Purpose Engine was a versatile and powerful machine, capable of performing various tasks in the realms of transport and transportation. Number 115100, Hildary, wears a coat of gleaming steam and soot, a testament to its hardworking nature. The engine's intricate design is on full display, with its large wheels, tall smokestack, and detailed control panel. The 1970s were a time of transition in the transportation industry, as steam power began to give way to more modern technologies. Yet, engines like Hildary continued to play a vital role in keeping industries and communities moving. The steam era may have been coming to an end, but the romance and allure of these mighty machines endured. This photograph, from The William Kerry Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time when steam power was still a force to be reckoned with. The image invites us to appreciate the beauty and history of Ruston Hornsby's engineering legacy, as embodied by Hildary, the General Purpose Engine number 115100.
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