The Traction Engine Register

The Traction Engine Register, compiled by John B. True and Brian K. Kinsey and edited by Brian Johnson, was produced by the Worthing & Southern Counties Historic Vehicle Group. This is the second edition, dated December 1973, published for Claremont Press Limited of Horsham, Sussex. The cover shows a colour photograph of a restored red traction engine with onlookers at a vehicle rally. The book comprises listings of traction engines, wagons and rollers by maker, including Allchin, Burrell, Fowler, Garrett, Marshall, Ruston, Sentinel, Wallis & Steevens and others, with engine numbers, registration numbers, dates, names, types, horsepower, weight and location given in tabulated columns. The paperback cover shows wear to the spine ends and corners, with some creasing and a small stain to the rear panel. The spine has a split at the top edge. Pages inside appear clean with some light marking noted on one leaf.