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Black Jack
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- Book Synopsis
- Trafford Boughton had a photographic memory and recorded the life and times of Black Jack, a Fowler traction engine, owned from new by the Boughton family. He not only described the trials and tribulations of traction engine ownership but also life at the start of the twentieth century when the family engineering business was getting underway. Follow Black Jack through his early years, as he found his wheels, and how he worked through two world wars making a vital contribution to the war effort. This book charts his exploits, and what a loyal and hard-working servant he turned out to be. In the late 1940s, Black Jack was retired, but his future was uncertain. He might not have survived the post-war period had it not been for the growth in popularity of steam rallies but thrive he did and went on to take part in the Lord Mayor's Show in London. Time catches up with us all, however, and by the end of the twentieth century, Black Jack was worn out and with the family business no longer there to provide engineering succour, his future looked bleak. Trafford's son, Rob, takes up the story describing Black Jack's restoration to his former glory and plans for the future through a fascinating selection of images.
- About The Author
- Robert Boughton, Trafford's fourth son, was never far away from the Boughton engineering business. However, despite his career propelling him in a different direction, one that involves flying aircraft, he has remained passionate about the history of the family business, particularly with Black Jack and its preservation. Robert has taken his father's original manuscript and brought it up to date and hopes that the proceeds of this book will assist in keeping Black Jack running for many years to come.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781398130265
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing, (15 August 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 165 mm
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