127 year old Hornsby oil traction engine running.

Just a short clip from Steamfest 2024 in Sheffield Tasmania of a 1897 Hornsby oil traction engine. One of only two that survive.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornsby...

[@paulthompson3877]

WOW bloody beautiful

[@mikego18753]

I can see a camping trip in the near future.thanks.

[@Tassietinker490]

Yeah for sure, A lot of people come in and camp for the weekend, it's a great setup.

[@czesawwypcho5774]

👍💪

[@Jupiter-rs4zl]

Can it move?

[@Tassietinker490]

I didn't see it move on the day but I'm quite sure it is a fully working machine.

[@PeterMcInnes-ti8ou]

Erics beast?

[@Tassietinker490]

I think he got it up and running but has since been sold to a bloke in Southern Tas.