Engine Socks
Description: AB 778 (entered service in 1925). In December 2012 the Kingston Flyer was taken offline, due to the discovery of leaks in AB 778’s boiler. The Kingston Flyer was a steam train in New Zealand that originally was a passenger express. It was operated by the New Zealand Railways Department from the 1890s to 1957. Photo by Bernard Spragg. (image is in the public domain)
Description: Tom Beatty was a dry lakes racer who later became a speed shop owner. There were a number of speed manufacturers during the 1950s producing racing cams, heads, etc. and Tom worked for a number of them and truly honed his craft. Tom Beatty Automotive Engineering made all kinds of engines for all kinds of go-fast applications, so whether you were breaking records at Bonneville, tearing up the quarter mile in Fremont, or forcing buddy to hang on for dear life at Lake Elsinore, Tom was your guy. From manifolds to superchargers, Tom made it to his exacting specifications which resulted in engines that ran stronger and pulled harder than anything the big name builders were making.
Description: A powerful vintage-style design featuring the legendary Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive with a classic railroad scene. Perfect for train enthusiasts, railfans, and lovers of historic engineering. Ideal for collectors, hobbyists, and anyone passionate about iconic locomotives and timeless transportation history.
Description: Back in the '30s, Phil Weiand didn’t have technology to assist him in finding customers for his performance intake manifolds. He did, however, have a bit of marketing savvy. Late at night, he’d go where the Los Angeles street racers gathered to set up their matches, scout out the losers of those matches, and ask them if they wanted to go faster, promising that his dual-carb manifolds would help them do exactly that. He delivered the goods and the rest is as they say, hot rod history.
Description: Flying Scotsman on the Cathedrals Express rail tour along the Severn Estuary on 19th May 2017. Flying Scotsman is the most famous locomotive in the world and this tour had crowds on every bridge waiting for a glimpse of this Icon. Photograph taken near Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire as the sun was setting.
Description: Celebrate the golden age of classic engineering with this Boxer Engine Air Cooled design! Featuring a detailed illustration of an iconic flat motor, this artwork is perfect for vintage car lovers, air-cooled purists, and DIY mechanics. Whether you’re a garage warrior, VW fan, or just love minimalist retro auto art, this design makes a bold statement on and off the road.
