The Buffalo-Springfield scarifier pressure cylinder on the back of Maffra’s Golden Roller at the Newport Railway Workshops Open Day 2026. The scarifier is used to rip up the old road surface before resealing. Even this cylinder has a panel picked out and fully-lined to blend in with the rest of the steam roller.
Buffalo-Springfield
Pressure Cylinder Scarifier
Shop Number – 2412
[Patent Details]
DIRECTIONS
1. Teeth must be set at least 7 inches below tooth holder arms
2. Keep cylinder well lubricated with steam cylinder oil
3. To avoid loosening by vibration keep all nuts and bolts tight
4. Use only number of teeth cylinder will force fully into the road when scarifying. Gauge wheels should touch the ground
5. For best results use genuine Buffalo-Springfield scarifying teeth.
Built only by
The Buffalo-Springfield Roller Co.
Springfield Ohio U. S. A.
- Aperture: ƒ/1.68
- Camera: Pixel 8 Pro
- Focal length: 6.9mm
- ISO: 19