Rolling is the Road Roller Association's Quarterly Journal, sent out to all Members during February, May, August and November.

Rolling Issue 148 - Autumn 2011 - sent out during November 2011

This issue also contained the details for the 2011 AGM.

Issue 148 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Allchin Roller 1131 - Update, by Graham Burbery.
• Stamping their Authority, by Derek Rayner. A review of pastage stamps from around the world bearing images on them of Steam and Motor Rollers.
• An Allen Assortment - Part 1: Rebuilds
• Seen at Shrewsbury - Pictures from the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the County of Salop Steam Engine Society, by Barry Job.
• Roller Profile No. 37 - Aveling & Porter RR 10014 NL 3701.
• A Green's Roller, by Darren Curryer.
• Book Review - A review of "The Traction Engine in Scotland" by Alexander Hayward.
• Postbag.

Rolling Issue 147 - Summer 2011 - sent out during August 2011

Issue 147 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Association Business :-
  • Addendum for "The Invicta Works" book.
  • An AGM Donation.
  • Pudsey Roller Update.
• The Incredible Power of the Computer, by Bernie Ward. How the use of a computer helped in the restoration of a Living Van.
• A Grantham Apprentice, by Harry Ward - Part 2: Factory Fortnight and The Big Wide World.
• Malta Rollers - 2 photographs of Steam Rollers in Malta supplied by a member in Malta. An 'expert' in the UK has investigated further to try and help identify the 2 Rollers.
• Postbag.
• And so to Leicester - an alternative review of the 2011 AGM by Tony Smith.

Rolling Issue 146 - Spring 2011 - sent out during May 2011

Issue 146 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Association Business :-
  • Report on the 2011 AGM.
  • From the FBHVC: Important Survey.
• Rollers seen over the AGM Weekend, taken by Alan Holmes.
• In Search of Gritters - Part Two - Jeremy Craske continues the story from Rolling Issue 145.
• Roadmaking the German Way - A sequence of photoraphs, taken by Tim Keenan, showing a novel method of road making in Germany.
• A Grantham Apprentice, by Harry Ward - Part 1: An Early Start.
• Book Review - A review of "Rollerman" written by Lyndon Shearman, reviewed by Derek Rayner.
• For Sale - Two Greens Motor Rollers and Aveling & Porter R10 back axle boxes.
• Postbag.

Rolling Issue 145 - Winter 2011 - sent out during February 2011

This issue also contained the final details for the 2011 AGM.

Issue 145 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Association Business :-
  • Chairman's Jottings.
  • From the FBHVC - "Continuous Insurance Enforcement".
• AGM Reminder.
• From Jack Hampshire's Collection - 4 photographs of working Rollers from the collection of retired West Yorkshire Rolling Contractor, Jack Hampshire.
• Caught at Cromford - 3 photographs of Steam Rollers at the Cromford Rally, taken by Barry Job.
• George Hall's Steam Rollers - Details of the Steam Rollers owned and operated by George Hall, of Shelley, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
• Story of a Patent - Lyndon Shearman describes a patent he took out in the 1960's for "Steering a road roller by lateral displacement of mutually parallel axes".
• Provisional Patent Specification - Fowler's thoughts on the same subject in the 1930's.
• In Search of Gritters - Part One - Jeremy Craske continues the story from "In Search of Tar Spayers - Part Two", in Rolling Issue 140.
• Postbag.
• Book Review - A review of "the Story of the Invicta Works".

Rolling Issue 144 - Autumn 2010 - sent out during November 2010

This issue also contained the details for the 2011 AGM.

Issue 144 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Association Business - The Association's General Archive.
• News from FBHVC - News about the revised DVLA V55/5 Form, and also the Processing of Registration Applications.
• Murry and a Lanz - Derek Rayner discovers that a Lanz Steam Roller was owned by the firm Murry & Co. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
• A Mystery Robey in Ireland - A mystery photograph of a Robey Steam Roller in Ireland.
• Postbag.
• Aveling Foursome at Langport - 4 photographs of Aveling & Porter Steam Rollers at the Langport Rally, from the camera of Barry Job.
• An Irish Threesome - 3 photographs of Irish Steam and Motor Rollers.
• A Burrell in Devon - A photograph of a road gang in Devon, posed with a Burrell Steam Roller (the Editor will have loved this one).
• Proper Roadmaking - The bad weather in January and February, with road surfaces deteriorating quickly reminds Eddie Valentine of roads constructed in the 1950's and 1960's that show no signs of deterioration.
• The Cradley Heath Roller - A picture, and description, of a Steam Roller at work in Cradley Heath in the early years of the 20th Century.
• Roller Profile No. 36 - Aveing & Porter RR 6269, V 8321.
• Marshall's Type RC Diesel Roller - Eddie Valentine describes the features of this type of Motor Roller.

Rolling Issue 143 - Summer 2010 - sent out during August 2010

Issue 143 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Fowler Roller on the way back - Dave Hallam describes how he purchased Fowler Roller 17487 and the condition it was in.
• Plates and Handles - Chris Munt looks at various plates and handles used on Motor Rollers.
• My Quest for a Roller - Mike Smith. Part one of the purchase and restoration of an Aveling-Barford PV8 Motor Roller.
• Eddison Van Drawings - Peter Thompson provides some additional Living Van drawins.
• Belvoir Castle Steam Festival- Paul Wood describes RRA stand at the 2010 Belvoir Castle Steam Festival, that culminated in the awarding of the Michael Gates Memorial Shield for the most outstanding exhibit.
• Two Staffordshire Rollers in Retirement - Richard Buck looks at 2 former Staffordshire County Council Steam Rollers.
• First Time Out for a Green Roller - Ian Ormrod looks at the restoration of the families littel Green Motor Roller.

Rolling Issue 142 - Spring 2010 - sent out during May 2010

Issue 142 contains the following :-

• Association Business :-
  • 2010 RRA AGM Report.
  • Use of Red Diesel in Motor Rollers.
  • Conversions and the RRA.
• An Aveling-Barford Moves On - Darren Curryer describes the recovery, in 1986, of a Motor Roller from near the centre of Oxford and the subsequent passing on to another member for restoration.
• Some LNER Rollers - Derek Rayner looks at some Barford & Perkins Motor Rollers ordered by the LNER in 1931.
• Bequest of a Greens Roller - Gerald Wild describes the acquisition and restoration of a Greens Motor Roller.
• Oxford Motor Rollers - Bill Dickins describes the Oxford Handy and Oxford O.K. Motor Rollers.
• Southport's Green Roller - John Wharton asks for informtion about two photographs of a Green Steam Roller working in Southport.
• Postbag.
• Book Review.
• Caption Competition - Result.

Rolling Issue 141 - Winter 2010 - sent out during February 2010

This issue also contained the final details for the 2010 AGM.

Issue 141 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Association Business :-
  • From the Chairman.
  • Committee vacancies :-
    • National Sales Officer.
    • Publicity Officer.
    • Committee member.
  • From the Membership Secretary.
  • Pudsey Roller Restoration Fund.
• Grandfather's Roller Gang - Derek Rayner describes some research for the joint creator of a musical play about her Grandfather's working life in Darlington.
• Roadbuilding at Great Dorset 2009 - Tony Smith describes the readmaking at Dorset 2009.
• Working for Allen's - Derek Rayner describes the working life of George Frederick Scrivens.
• Rustons and Roadmaking at Barleylands - John Brice describes the coming together of six Ruston & Hornsby Steam Rollers at Barleylands in 2009.
• Leek Steam Rollers - Richard Buck looks at Steam Rollers that worked in and around Leek.
• Marshall's Type TSP Diesel Roller - Edie Valentine describes these Motor Rollers.
• Postbag.
• Caption Competition - The General Secretary has submitted a photograph, with the most humorous caption getting a prize.
• Sales and Wants.

Rolling Issue 140 - Autumn 2009 - sent out during November 2009

This issue also contained the details for the 2010 AGM.

Issue 140 contains the following :-

• Association Business :-
  • From the Chairman :-
    • Great Dorset 2009.
    • NTET Competency Scheme.
  • New RRA Members.
• The Saving of Allchin 1131 - Karen Skinner describes how Allchin RR 1131, owned by Northampton Council, has finally been transferred to the care of a group in the Northampton area.
• Allen Motor Rollers - Derek Rayner follows up on the letter about the "Oxford Handy Roller" in the last issue.
• Search for a Roller's Identity - Richard Buck describes a Steam Roller in an old photograph was identified.
• In search of Tar Pumps - Part Two - Jeremy Craske continues the story of replacing the long-lost tar spraying apparatus on the family's Fowler Steam Roller.
• Jesse Nehemiah James - Derek Rayner describes how an enquiry from someone researching familt history led to permission to use a couple of family photoraphs in Rolling.
• Rhondda's Roller - a photograph of a Roller owned by the Borough of Rhondda.
• Rolling Postbag - includes :-
  • Roller Conversions - a Member writes about "legitimate" conversions. Includes a reply from the Editor.
  • A Member describes 3 Motor Rollers he saw advertised "For Sale" on the roadside in Devon.
  • A Member describes an Aveling-Barford Motor Roller she saw at the Internal Fire Museum in Wales that was due to be scrapped and which she and her husband now own.
  • A Member discusses how he went about obtaining his Category G Driving License, with the help of the RRA's Chairman.

Rolling Issue 139 - Summer 2009 - sent out during August 2009

This issue was a celebratory issue, with colour cover, for the 35th Anniversary of the Road Roller Association.

Issue 139 contains the following :-

• Editorial - 35th Anniversary and desecration of a 'preserved' boat.
• Association Business :-
  • RRA Stand at Newby Hall.
  • New RRA Members.
• Obituary - Roger John Newbery.
• Roadmaking at Beamish in 2009 - Paul Jarman describes the planning and results.
• Eddison Living Van CXIX - Richard Buck gives an account of one of the many Eddison Living Vans that still exist in the UK.
• In search of Tar Pumps - Part One - Jeremy Craske begins the story of replacing the long-lost tar spraying apparatus on the family's Fowler Steam Roller.
• Russian Rollers - Maurice Kelly describes the products from a dual-language (Russian/English) sales brochure that came his way.
• Restoration of a Marshall - Kevin Almond describes the restoration.
• Junior Jottings - Something for our Junior Members, in keeping with the wishes of Members at the 2009 AGM.
• Rolling Postbag - includes :-
  • Conservation/Restoration - A Member asks the Association to thinking about this aspect of the hobby.
  • Thanks from the owner of one of the yards we visited during the 2009 AGM Weekend.
  • Thanks to the Association's General Archivist for help that enabled restoration of an "Oxford Handy Roller" to proceed.

Rolling Issue 138 - Spring 2009 - sent out during May 2009

This issue also contained an insert about the Pudsey Roler Restoration Fund, see Pudsey Roller on the navigation bar, and "An Industrial Museum for the Medway?", see RRA Campaigns on the navigation bar.

Issue 138 contains the following :-

• Editorial - special plans for the next Issue of Rolling.
• Association Business :-
  • Report on the 2009 AGM and Weekend.
  • Articles for Rolling via e-mail.
  • Pudesy Roller Restoration Fund.
• Can you Swing it? - Graham Atkinson describes the trials and tribulations, including physical injuries, of learning to start an Aveling-Barford DX Motor Roller.
• The Fall and Rise of Burrell Roller 4061 - Robin Harding describes how Burrell 4061 survived into Preservation.
• Roller Profile No. 35 - Aveling & Porter RR 3278 DW 357.
• Ruston Details Revealed - Some interesting facts about a photograph sent to our Steam Archivist.
• Rubber Tyred Steam Rollers - A technical tip for those who have fitted their Steam Rollers with rubber tyres.
• Road Making in Co. Longford in the 1930's - What it says.
• DVD Review - Black Country Museum 08 "Troleys and Steam".
• Postbag - includes :-
  • Historic Vehicles - a follow up to the Editorial in the Issue 137.
  • Thanks from a member who was taken ill during the AGM Weekend. We're very glad to hear you're okay again Eric:-).

Rolling Issue 137 - Winter 2009 - sent out during February 2009

This issue also contained the final 2009 AGM Details.

Issue 137 contains the following :-

• Editorial - some strongly held views from our Editor.
• Association Business :-
  • a Committee Statement on Conversions.
  • some Committee news from the Chairman.
  • some out of date Standing Order problems and Bank inefficiences being experienced by the Membership Secretary.
  • the latest news from the Pudsey Roller Resoration Fund.
  • the RRA at the Newark Tractor Show.
  • the RRA at a celebratory conference in Preston for the first ever motorway in the country.
• Obituary - an obituary to Jen Dickens
• The Skirlaugh Roller - a photograph and description of the Marshall Steam Roller purchased by the Rural District of Skirlaugh Union, near Hull.
• Rollers on the Run - from the camera of one of our Members.
• Great Dorset Road Building - a light hearted view of the Road Building demonstration at Dorset 2009.
• The Oldest Surviving Motor Roller - what it says.
• Loading for Export - a Motor Roller for export is lifted from a railway wagon at an unknown docks.
• Postbag - includes :-
  • news about the grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the new roadmaking exhibition at the East Anglian Transport Museum at Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft.
  • an appeal for an engine and cast iron seat for a Barford & Perkins Motor Roller.
  • a member looking for details of Clayton, Clayton & Shuttleworth, and Eddison of Dorchester living vans.
  • an appeal for an air filter for a Green Motor Roller.

Rolling Issue 136 - Autumn 2008 - sent out during November 2008

This issue also contained the 2009 AGM Details.

Issue 136 contains the following :-

• Editorial - a plea for more articles for future Issues.
• Association Business - News from the FBHVC.
• An American Motor Roller - an image of an American Motor Roller.
• Seen in Somerset - from the camera of one of our Members.
• Conversions at an Italian Museum - some unusual conversions in Italy.
• The Petter Ride-on Motor Roller - what it says.
• Rollers at Rempstone - from the camera of one of our Members.
• Road Rolling in 1905 - from "The Municipal Engineer's Specification" Number 1 of 1905.
• Postbag - includes :-
  • the latest information on a Steam Roller bought at an auction in October 2006.
  • an appeal for information about an Aveling-Barford cricket pitch Roller.
  • a quantity of gears for a Green DRL 256 Roller gearbox and a Green DRL 256 front fork available free. Also what are believed to be Marshall pinions.

Rolling Issue 135 - Summer 2008 - sent out during late August 2008

Issue 135 contains the following :-

• Sentinel DG4 Tarspayers of H V Smith.
• And So To Burton - a light-hearted view of the AGM Weekend.
• Roller Mowing - what it says.
• There's Only 31 Tubes - a mention of a former Playground Roller.
• Roller Profile No. 34 - Aveling & Porter RR 4698, BS 8450.
• Scenes of Old - a couple of historic photographs from the Burnley area.
• Rescue of a Wallis - the rescue and restoration of a Wallis & Steevens Motor Roller.
• A Lucky Escape - finding an old photograph leads to a search to see if a Steam Roller still exists and then to find the current owner.
• On the Road in Shropshire - a Member's photographs from Shropshire.
• Postbag - includes :-
  • information about a long time Roller owner.
  • a T Green 3 ton Motor Roller for sale.
  • a Wallis & Steevens 'Advance' Motor Roller for sale.

Rolling Issue 134 - Spring 2008 - sent out during May 2008

Issue 134 contains the following :-

• Editorial.
• Association Business - includes :-
  • From the Chairman
  • AGM Report.
  • General Secretary's Self Portrait - Our new General Secretary describes himself.
  • Reproduction Tax Discs.
  • Are You Legal? - Do you have a tax disc, Insurance, and the correct type of License?
  • Volunteers Wanted.
  • Pudsey Roller Update.
• AGM Weekend in Pictures - from the camera of our Editor.
• Obituary - Gordon Agnew - 1951 - 2008.
• Geared for War Production - Motor Roller production during the Second World War.
• The 'Irish' Barford - One Motor Roller with one Owner for one Hundred Years.
• Hockley Heath's Fowler - Information on the Hockley Heath Steam Association's Fowler Roller and their application for funds to PRISM and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
• DX Miniature Masterpiece - more information on the Miniature Aveling-Barford DX Motor Roller that was on dispay at the 2008 AGM, see the 2008 AGM Gallery on this Website for a photograph.
• DVD Review - The Massey Feguson Archive Series Volume 3.
• Postbag - includes :-
  • new dates for the 2008 Heartlands Vintage Autofest.
  • help required with an Aveling-Barford GA Motor Roller.

Rolling Issue 133 - Winter 2008 - sent our during February 2008

This issue also contained the final 2008 AGM Details, and a notice about the recent passing away of Sales Officer, Gordon Agnew.

Issue 133 contains the following :-

• Editorial - back to normal size.
• Association Business
  • Chairman's Rambling
• Pudsey Roller Update - what it says.
• Rhayader in the Wet - from the camera of one of our Members.
• Caught at Cromford - from the camera of one of our Members.
• One Saved, One Scrapped - the tale of 2 Motor Rollers.
• The 'Kingsway' Heated Roller - a patent that itself was unsuccessful,but paved the way for many subsequent successful designs.
• The 'Champion' Steel Roller - a reversible horse pwer type roller.
• Trouble with a Drive Shaft - troubles with an Aveling-Barford Y5 Motor Roller.
• Klondyke Steam Party - from the camera of one of our Members.
• Postbag - includes
  • new dates for the 2008 Heartlands Vintage Autofest.
  • help required with a Green's 3 ton Motor Roller.

Rolling Issue 132 - Autumn 2007 - sent out during December 2007

This issue also contained the 2008 AGM Details.

Issue 132 contains the following :-

• Editorial - explaining why Issue 132 is later and smaller than usual.
• Association Business
  • From the Membership Secretary.
• Taken at Great Dorset - from the camera of one of our Members.
• Klondyke Quartet - photographs of 4 different makes of Steam Rollers kept at Klondyke Mill Preservation Centre, as a taster for the AGM Weekend.
• 'Undaunted' Undaunted! - photographs from the files of Fowler RR 17506.
• Rollers around Scotland - news of some of the Steam Rollers in Scotland.
• Rebuild of a Tar Sprayer - a Member describes the recovery and restoration of a Coleman Hopper Tar Sprayer.
• Postbag - includes
  • one of our Overseas Members remembers a visit with his Aveling & Porter crude oil Roller to the Lincolnshire Steam rally in 2000.
• Review - a review of "The Steve Neville Film Archive" DVD by one of our Members.

Rolling Issue 131 - Summer 2007 - sent out during August 2007

Issue 131 contains the following :-

• Editorial
• And so to Leeds - a light-hearted view of the AGM Weekend at Leeds in March.
• Philip Sutcliffe Remembered - an obituary.
• Broken in Barbados - pictures of 2 derelict Rollers in Barbados.
• Pudsey Roller Rescued - what it says.
• Motor Roller Pioneers - an article, reproduced with permission, from a trade magazine about the part played by John Allen in the development of the Motor Roller.
• Rolling Plant and Rolling - an extract from a 1928 book called "Modern Roadmaking".
• Postbag - includes
  • a member provides information about the restoration of the families 1945 Wallis & Steevens 3 Ton Motor Roller.

Rolling Issue 130 - Spring 2007 - sent out during May 2007

Issue 130 contains the following :-

• Association Business
  • Chairman' Report.
  • AGM report.
  • Report on Membership Survey.
  • Parliament Hears about Roller Conversions.
  • McLaren Blue Plaque Appeal.
  • Sales Stand Venues for 2007.
  • Editorial Emergency.
• The Stacey Sale - some reflections of a sale held during 1949.
• Working in the 70's - working memories by Jack Hampshire.
• Babcock & Wilcox at Work and at Play - some photographs of Babcox & Wilcox Steam Rollers during working days and in Preservation.
• French Duo - one of our Member's tells about his findings while on holiday.
• The Peter Brotherhood Motor Roller Engines - what it says on the packet.
• Chiltern Steam Up - pictures taken by a member during a small local event help during October 2006.
• From the Archives - a wonderful picture of a McLaren Convertible Steam Roller.

Rolling Issue 129 - Winter 2007 - sent out during February 2007

This issue also contains the Final AGM Details, including Agenda etc..

Issue 129 contains the following :-

• A cover photograph depicting "Scarifying Victorian Style". I wonder if this is this how the Romans used to do it?
• Editorial
• Association Business
  • New Year Message from the Chairman.
  • Committee Meeting Report.
  • Report on Membership Survey.
  • Proposed Gathering of Rollers.
  • Summary of FBHVC Historic Vehicle Research Project
• Reflections on 2006 - some reflections on the spring and summer spent up and down the country at rallies.
• Living Van Shelves, on Reflection - from our Living Van Specialist.
• Just the Job - 5 - some more photographs from one of our Members.
• Going...Going...Gone - one of our Member's experiences with purchasing and restoring a large Aveling and Porter Motor Roller.
• Postbag - includes
  • a member talks about a return to Rallying following an awful accident.
  • a new Member talks about his involvement with plant since 1958 up to the present day.

Rolling Issue 128 - Autumn 2006 - sent out during November 2006

This issue also contained the AGM Details.

Issue 128 contains the following :-

• Editorial
• Restoration of a Wallis - Part 2 on the restoration of one of the Associations Wallis & Steevens Motor Rollers, by our General Secretary.
• Just the Job - 4 - some more photographs from one of our Members.
• Some Vintage German Pictures - from the Association's Archives.
• Edward T Wright - Inventor - a brief description of 3 patents for improvements to Steam Rollers and their equipment.
• Holcot Success for RRA - our General Secretary describes the successful Road Making Area at the 2006 Holcot Steam and Country Fair.
• A Life with Steam - what it says.

Rolling Issue 127 - Summer 2006 - sent out during August/September 2006

Issue 127 contains the following :-

• Editorial
• More on Dawkins of Westwood Heath - our President describes how he acquired his first steam roller.
• On Piston Valve Rollers - our Founder talks about Piston Valve Rollers
• Working Days in Devon - some photographs of Devon County Council Rollers in their working days.
• Every Picture Tells a Story - one of our Members provides some details to two pictures of a Steam Roller during its working life.
• Scottish Reminiscences - just what it says on the packet!
• Before Preservation - a picture of 4 Steam Rollers that have just entered Retirement.
• Postbag - includes
  • a living van identification,
  • a Member's wife who has decided that rather than trying to beat them she's going to join them,
  • why Road Making demonstrations are something that the public can associate with.

Rolling Issue 126 - Spring 2006 - sent out during May 2006

Issue 126 contains the following :-

• Editorial
• Association Business
  Letter from the Chairman - a few words from our new Chairman.
  • AGM Report - A report on the 2006 AGM.
• Road Mending On The Cheap - an alternative form of Road Roller.
• The Ones That Got Away - tales about some runaway rollers.
• And So To Basingstoke - an alternative and light-hearted review of the 2006 AGM Weekend.
• Just the Job - 3 - some more photographs from one of our Members.
• From Chataignier to SSCM - some of the history of one of the European Roller Manufacturers.
• What Living van? - a living van in need of some TLC.
• Road Steam meets Rail Steam - an Aveling & Porter STeam Roller meets a BR Standard 4MT 2-6-0.
• Postbag - includes an excellent comprehensive informative letter on maximum driving ages.

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