Prime Mover

I got this steam roller decades ago.

It was one color, soft plastic.

I have had it so long I have no idea how long I have had it, where I got it, or where I got it from.

I had no plans for it, but eventually I decided I would use it for an artillery towing vehicle.

I painted it gray, like 1890s artillery, with red wheels, like artillery, and a black smoke stake, like artillery gun barrels.

Steam powered vehicles were becoming more and more popular because unlike horses they were not afraid of artillery noises, and can operate more hours of the day.

This is actually a steam road roller, and should have a smaller front roller as a tractor.

But this is what I have, so it's what I am going to use.

Gray soldier fits well on the vehicle as the driver.