1913 Fowler Ploughing Engines Class BB Double crank compound, 'Heroine' and 'Hero'. 1913 Fowler Ploughing Engines Class BB. 14 nhp Double crank compound, 'Heroine' and 'Hero' 1913 Fowler Ploughing Engines Class BB. Works Nos 13776 and 13777. Reg Nos. BP 6123 and BP 6121. 14 nhp. Double crank compound. 'Heroine' and 'Hero'. This pair of ploughing engines were sold new to John Sparks of Yapton, West Sussex in July 1913. They are class BB compound engines fitted with two speed ploughing gear. In October 1924 they were sold to William Reynolds of Bedford and then in November 1926 they found their way to Welton near Lincoln to continue agricultural contacting for Albert Goodall and Sons. One of their last known official contracts was pulling up trees for the War department at Ingham Airfield just a few miles from the Lincolnshire show ground in January 1941. It was later that same year they were sold to the Nicholson Bros of Faldingworth. They worked the pair for a short while, before being parked up outside where time and exposure to the elements took it's toll. Fortunately, the motion had a good coating of waste oil, enabling the moving parts to be restored to their former glory. In October 1999 Cliff Spence and his partners Peter and David Ingall and Trevor Watson bought the pair at auction. The Fowlers then underwent a meticulous nut and bolt restoration to a very high standard which included major boiler work. The restoration was carried out by a dedicated team led by Mr Sam Baines of Bardley. 'Hero' was the first to emerge in 2001 followed by 'Heroine' some years later. They are in superb condition and should give many years of reliable service. V5 available These engines have just undergone a 10year hydraulic test and have current boiler certificates New asking price of £270,000 The steam implements are available for sale by separate negotiation following the sale of the ploughing engines For more information on these engines, or if you have an engine to sell please contact: Willem Middlemiss on 07801 229129 or Bill King on 07831 732617 Back to listing