New Zealand - Traction engine parked on road - A traction engine road roller being used for road surface sealing is parked on Croydon Road in New Lynn - 1962 - Photographer: Diamond, John Thomas A traction engine - A self-propelled steam engine - Used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location - The name derives from the Latin tractus, meaning 'drawn' (Reference: Wikipedia) Image source: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections JTD-11M-01352-2 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/53677/rec/21