Model William F. Batho 25-Ton Road Roller 1870
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| Title | Model William F. Batho 25-Ton Road Roller 1870 |
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Cherry Hill's William Batho Road Roller model was completed in 1986 after approximately 6,000 hours of work. It is based upon the 25-ton machine designed by Batho and manufactured by Thomas Astbury & Son. To inform her work, Cherry carried out extensive research at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the London Tram Museum, where she took measurements from a similar engine. It was the 11th model she constructed, which resulted in her being awarded her third Duke of Edinburgh Award in 1990. Scale 1/16th and 0.75 inches to 1 foot; weight in case 2.7kg; measurements 15 x 7 3/4 x 9 1/2in Nameplate reads 'William F. Batho, Engineer, Birmingham, 25 Ton, Steam Road Roller, 1870' |
| Archive Reference | IME/13/7/66 |
