Yesteryear Collection

Aveling & Porter Ltd., based in Rochester, Kent, began building steam-engines in 1909 with a 3-ton "overtype" steam wagon. This wagon generated steam at 200 psi and was fitted with a compound engine with Stephenson's link motion and outside valve chests. In 1919, Aveling & Porter merged with Charles Burrel & Sons Ltd. and Richard Garret & Sons to form the Agricultural & General Engineers Combine, but this joint venture was shortlived. Afterwards, Aveling & Porter returned to Rochester and concentrated on the production of road rollers. The firm also began to develop its "Invicta" diesel engine, returning once more to petrol-powered engines. Eventually, the company merged with Barfords and became famous for construction and mining equipment.
The Aveling & Porter Steam Roller - a classic contribution to the legacy of great steam-powered rollers - is now reborn as a die-cast model worthy of the name Matchbox.

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
YAS03-M; 1894 Aveling and Porter Steam Roller																		Checklist
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Canopy	Canopy Supports	Canopy Underside Text	Front Roller Housing	Smoke Stack	Plated Parts	Front Rollers & Rear Wheel Tyres	Front Roller Wheels	Driving Wheels	Steering Chain Worm Gear	Series Number	Base Rivets	Baseplate	Rarity	Box	My Ref.	Location
1	1996	Royal blue body & boiler	White top Royal blue underside	Gold	MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES MADE IN CHINA	Royal blue	Gold	Gold	Dark grey	Royal blue 5 spoke	Royal blue 16 spoke	Unplated	Cast YAS03	Unpainted	Cast © 1987 MODELS OF YESTERYEAR		Q2
2		Royal blue body & boiler	White top Royal blue underside	Gold	MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES MADE IN CHINA	Royal blue	Gold	Gold	Dark grey	Royal blue 5 spoke	Royal blue 16 spoke	Gold	Cast YAS03	Painted	Cast © 1987 MODELS OF YESTERYEAR		Q2		Cabinet-4/Box-8
3	1999	Emerald green body & boiler	White top Emeralg green underside	Bright red	MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES MADE IN CHINA	Emerald green	Black with gold trim	Gold	Mid grey	Emerald green 5 spoke	Emerald green 16 spoke	Gold	Cast YAS03	Unpainted	Cast © 1987 MODELS OF YESTERYEAR	ER	Q2
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: Q2 - Yellow and cream standard style box, slightly larger than Q1