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'Blue Circle' is the last traction engine made in England. Built by Invicta in 1926 to the same design as traction engines first built in 1862. It was used in cement works in Kent, now fully restored it operates on the 'Battlefield Line' near the scene of the Battle of Bosworth in Leicestershire

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'Blue Circle' is the last traction engine made in England. Built by Invicta in 1926 to the same design as traction engines first built in 1862. It was used in cement works in Kent, now fully restored it operates on the 'Battlefield Line' near the scene of the Battle of Bosworth in Leicestershire

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16th Sep 2009

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 Design and Technology, History

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 Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

Keywords:
traction engine, Leicestershire, Bosworth, Kent, hobbies, restoration

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