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    LENA IS BACK!

    Nov 26, 2021 3 minutes

    If you ever want a reliable traction engine, well 12 August 1905 Allchin 8hp No, 1311 HO5059 Lena is just that and has always been the case, say the three former owners of No. 1311 that the editor has known over the years.

    HISTORY

    The engine started life in Allington near Chippenham, Wiltshire with William Jennings before moving to Oakbridge near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Later it was with AC Canton of Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire, before being bought up by dealer Jessie Vines of Hardwick, Gloucestershire in 1952, 69 years ago now. It then moved to Edwards of Swindon

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