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Allen & Barker Ltd.
Taunton, England, U.K.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Nov 15 2013 9:44PM by joelr4
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AKA the A. B. Gas Engine Works

This firm began manufacturing gas engines in 1897. They provided a portable gas engine by 1899.

Information Sources

American Gasoline Engines Since 1872 by C. H. Wendel, Volume #2, 2006 page 349
A-Z of British Stationary Engines by Patrick Knight, Volume #1, 1996 page 10
More history and machine information can be found at Grace’s Guide.

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