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October, 1958
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CONTENTS Page Editorial ...
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Arrangements 1959
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Chairman's Notes
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Secretary's Notes
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Treasurer's Report
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Editor's Report .
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Agenda
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Rally Reports
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Advertisements ...
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News Flashes
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NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB
GENERAL COMMITTEE AND OFFICERS (Elected 26th October, 1957)
Chairman: REV. PHILIP A. WRIGHT, M.B.E., Hon. C.F., The Vicarage, Woodford Bridge, Essex. Vice-Chairman: J. Crawley, Esq., 51 Putnoe Lane, Bedford. General Committee: J. R. Beeby, Esq., Wymeswold, Rempstone, Nr. Loughborough, Leics. J. Crawley, Esq., 51 Putnoe Lane, Bedford. E. R. Deamer, Esq., Ferry House, Chatteris, Cambs. A. E. Deans, Esq., 1 London Road, BaIdock, Herts. N. L. Dickson, Esq., Bradwell House. 33 Collingwood Road. Witham, Essex. A. C. Durrant, Esq., 94 Leigh Gardens. Kensal Rise, London. N.W.10. J. T. Fensom, Esq., Friars Wash, Flamstead. St. Albans, Herts. A. J. Martin, Esq., 18 Pavilion Way, Eastcote, Ruislip, Middlesex. A. C. Napper, Esq., Bridge Farm, Appleford, Bucks. C. T. Prior, Esq., Braywick. Maidenhead, Berks. G. J. Romance. Esq.. Coombe Bank, Uckfield, Sussex. S. A. Smith, Esq., Long Green, Cressing, Nr. Braintree, Essex. R. Stanbrook, Esq. F. Upton, Esq., "The Hut," Windsor Road, Maidenhead, Berks. S. J. Wharton, Esq., Minster Lovell, Oxford. Secretary: H. Bonnett, Esq., 24 Torrington Road, Perivale, Greeriford, Middlesex. Assistant Secretary: A. C. Durrant, Esq., 94 Leigh Gardens, Kensal Rise, London, N.W.10. Treasurer: E. W. Edney, Esq., 33 Portsmouth Road. Horndean. Hants, Editor: G. J. Romanes, Esq., Coombe Bank, Uckfield, Sussex. Member i/c Club Ties, Badges, etc.: R. A. Moules, Esq., 38 Hermitage Walk, Snaresbrook, London, E.18. Subscriptions: 15/- per annum. Cover Photograph : Bray Engine.
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EDITORIAL The Club has had a thoroughly successful season ; this magnificent achievement is due to the Members of the Committee and particularly to those responsible for organising the various Rallies which have been promoted by the Club. No one knows until they have tried it how much work is involved and the thanks and appreciation of all the members, as well as thousands of the general public, are due to them. It now seems possible for the Club to plan the future with more assurance to try and increase the scope of its activities and to promote more safety and appreciation of the hobby of owning traction engines. The Annual General Meeting is due on 25th October and we feel that members who can undertake the journey to London will not only find the business interesting but the "social" afterwards entertaining. To those of you whom I do not see at the Annual General Meeting I would take this opportunity of wishing you a Happy Christmas.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR 1959 The Editor has received no dates for any Rallies in 1959 but would be very pleased to do so by the 1st December, so that as many as possible can be included in the January issue of "Steaming." * * *
NOTES FROM THE CHAIRMAN Philip Wright's Column I hope it will not be anticipating our Annual General Meeting if I say at once how grateful we are as a Club to the Committee, who in less than a year have turned almost bankruptcy into a stable financial position in so far as our grand Club is concerned. I must especially mention our Treasurer, Mr. E. W. Well Edney, for his generosity in donating the engine for the competition. done, all of you! For the future it would seem that as so many Rallies are being held we may look for a drop in rally profits, and shall have to cut down expenses in promoting such functions. This same problem is facing Agricultural Shows up and down the country. Recently a correspondent tells me a Mr. D. J. Lainchbury, of Kingham Oxon, celebrated his 90th birthday by a dinner in his honour at which a small model traction engine was presented to him. Head of a firm of agricultural engineers he has had a lifetime in steam. Some time ago a writer in "Steaming" mentioned a paper being printed with aid from a traction engine. Mr. J. H. Jackson of Lincoln writes to say that as a junior reporter on the Lincolnshire Chronicle he well recalls such an incident. Power failed as they were about to go to press, Ruston's were locked up for the night, but the Corporation's engine was borrowed and with a belt on the flywheel was soon driving the presses.
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The Spring issue of 'Whitbread's Journal' has a feature article on tractionengine "Racing" with good photos of both John Crawley and Dick Martino with their respective engines. Mr. Eric Fillimore tells me of seeing Ransomes SC, engine number 31066, with crane attached standing in Hardwick's Yard, Cox Lane, Ewell, Surrey. I mention this for we don't see many crane engines now. On a trip to Rothwell, Lincs. with other farm journalists to see trial corn crops, I called at Sutterton where Mr. W. Taylor has something quite interesting at his garage. i. A nice Foster Showmans' Engine. 2. A Savage portable (9537) dynamo engine completely built into a wooden case . .. said to be the only one of its kind; 3. A fine steam organ which he demonstrated to me. I must apologise for certain delays In answering letters (I usually do them by return). The fact is however. my army camp this year ended disastrously for me. We were at Sandown. 1.0W.. and within two days I was struck down with food poisoning and spent a long time in Parkhurst (not prison this time) but Parkhurst's little military hospital.
4 SECRETARY' S REPORT We have just come to the end of a very remarkable year, notable for the continued support of the members, the hard work put in by the committee, good luck with rally weaher, and the success which has favoured all our efforts. With the membership standing at 700, an assuring bank balance, and the widespread interest in traction engines, we can look forward with every confidence to the future. Our Annual General Meeting will, as usual, be held in London, and although the distance may be too great for many, I do hope all who can possibly do so. will attend this year. The widest possible expression of opinion from the members is essential for the proper running of the Club. The election of all the officials will take place at this meeting, and nominations may be submitted, either in writing to me now, or moved from the floor. We are looking for members with initiative and ability to come forward and serve the Club in some official capacity during the coming year. What would you like to do t H. 13onnett.
TREASURER'S REPORT NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE 1st Sepember, 1957 to 27th August, 1958. Receipts C s. d. Houseman & Thompson—Adverts 12 0 0 MacMillan . . . " 0 0 Gill & Thomas—Subs. 2 17 0 W. Coulthorne & Co. 2 10 0 Crawley Engine Rally 703 13 4 Weston Rally . 275 13 4 G. Thurlow 5 0 0 Appleford Rally 373 19 8 H. Bonnets—Ties and Subs. . 442 8 5 I loyds Bank ... 10 9 !! . Worthing Lion Club . 34 4 0 ShIpmart--Subs. 77 0 0 Moulds—Ties 7 17 6 Balance as at 1st Sept.. 1957 134 16 6
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Cheques outstanding--not yet paid. P. R. Parker ... R. Hilton V. Durrant S. Wharton ...
Payments L s, d. Engines—Appleford .„ 168 9 9 Engines—Wuston ,_ 113 8 Bonnets—Ex s. ... 18 15 Nat. Assn. As. Contractors 12 16 S Rose Ltd. ... 224 16 7 Crawley—Exps. 8 6 Durrant—Exps. 14 I 7 Wright—Exps. 6 13 0 Martin—Exps. ... 14 0 rdnEy—L..ps, ... 2 12 K. M. Brown—Printing 2 15 0 Martin—Hire of Room 2 2 0 •• Silvers Ltd.—Tles ... ••• 62 14 Da hill Watts—Legal fees ••• 7 17 6 J. ay—Appleford Rally ... 27 0 0 Carter & Sons—Appleford Rally 29 15 0 Chief Constable--Appleford Rally 7 7 2 Reading Mercury—Advert. ... 2 5 0 Moreland & Co. 2 7 10 Unpaid cheque 10 0 Didcot Silver Band 20 0 0 Garrard & Co. ... ... 33 9 9 Lacy—Printing ... 3 15 0 Transferred to Deposit A/c. 1.200 0 0 Stamp on cheque ... 2 Bank Charges ... ... 2 12 6 Balance in hand (As per Bank Statement) .. 119 2 9
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Accounts all checked and agreed with banking account. J. SWAIN. V. Kirk 5 0 0 I. Quick ... 5 0 0 Appleford Sports 5 0 0 Wilder Ltd. ... 45 4 0
EDITOR'S REPORT Owing to pressure of space, this is being confined to the minimum possible. It has not proved difficult to fill "Steaming" last year. If we are able to report the various activities of the Club adequately, it will be necessary to have more frequent issues at greater expense and probably with more illustrations. The membership are earnestly requested to solicit advertising matter to help defray the cost of "Steaming" to the Club. Other members not in a position to comply with this request will help materially if they will mention "Steaming" in replying to advertisers to whom they should give preferential support if possible. Giles Romanes.
5 The Annual General Meeting is to take place on 25th October. at 2.30 P.m. at the White Hart Hotel, 49 Kings Road, Chelsea, S.W.3. (Nearest underground station, Sloane Square). AGENDA I. Secretary's report. 2. Treasurer's report. 3. Election of Officers. 4. Investment of Club's Funds. 5. Future issues of "Steaming." 6. rormation of Local Groups. 7. Rallies for 1959. 8. Affiliated Clbs—Fees and Privileges. 9, Boiler Inspector's Certificates for Engines. 10. Any other business. During the evening there will be a Film Show by the Vice-Chairman. ,refreshments will be available at reduced prices.
WILLIAM BRAY'S TRACTION ENGINE OF 1858 by Philip Wright The Editor is kindly allowing me to write this article which I mentioned in my notes in the last issue of 'Steaming." I am indebted to Miss Alice Bray, grand-daughter of the inventor for most of the information and for the photograph. Mr. Bray lived at Folkestone and had noticed that ordinary traction engine wheels did not have sufficient hold on the ground when the surface was soft. He therefore made his engine with wheels carrying a system of blades which protuded through the tyres when it was felt necessary to increase adhesion. The teeth were made to slide in and out by an eccentric motion, cleaned themselves and became again ready to enter the ground. The eccentric was capable of adjustment, so that the projection of the teeth could be varied, and the wheels could therefore be made to run on hard ground in their flat state. Experiments were first made at Broadmead Farm, Folkestone, where the engine drew three ploughs in a frame over wet, loamy soil. six acres done in a ten-hour day at a cost of 4/- per acre. Farmers John and Hunt Jefferey certified in writing that the land was as effectually ploughed as by horses! The next try-out was setting the engine to draw a ten ton load up Dover Hill, a gradient varying from 1 in 7 to 1 in 11. It went up and down with ease. Mr. Bray made these claims afterwards. The engine is intended to draw six ploughs, to drive a thresher or other machine, and as a fire engine it will be invaluable, as steam can be raised in forty minutes. Two men could work it with ease, and one shilling per hour would cover the fuel. The engine is 8 h.p. fitted with Barons' patent cup-surface boiler and worked at 60 lb. pressure per square inch ! Farmers were urged to possess such an engine for taking home "An immense quantity of manure or crops," and it was suggested that out in India the engine would "Convey in one day 300 men with baggage, stores, etc., fifty miles " ...if such an engine had been employed during the late mutiny in India how many valuable lives would have been saved ? The War Department of that day did in fact become interested and further experiments were witnessed by Colonels Abbott and Pickering, Captain Boxer, J. Anderson, Esq., and other members of the Ordnance select committee. The carriage was loaded with 68 pounder guns of a total of 20 tons. and steamed away from the Royal Arsenal past the Royal Artillery Barracks with the utmost ease although part of the journey involved a considerable incline. The route continued across Woolwich Common and down the new road to the Arsenal at an average speed of 2J, miles per hour. Three quarters of a cwt. of oven coke per hour were consumed. (Continued on p. IS).
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RALLY REPORTS Appleford Rally. The Appleford Rally took place on one of the few glorious days this year, June 14th. The venue was a new field which seemed to be more suitable than its predecessor. The programme was run off to schedule and the crowd, of which was your Editor was a member, seemed interested all the time. Very many people were present and were entertained on the loud speaker by your Chairman who caused considerable mirth amongst some of the community when describing the obstacle race. This event was run with the engines outward in a forward fashion and returning in reverse. In the excitement of the moment the annonncer, who did not know the detailed insructions to the drivers, announced in a loud voice to the public, " Oh, Good Heavens, they are going to come back a-se first I " There is still considerable use for the Anglo-Saxon terms of emphasis. Entrants: 1. Marshall Agricultural Engine "Old Timer" No. 37690, N.H.P. 7. 2. Foden 6-ton Wagon, No. 13138, N.H.P. 5.: 3. Fowler Agricultural Traction "Tommy" No. 15710. 4. Wallis & Steevens Expansion Engine "Progress," No. 7498, N.H.P. 7. 5. Burrell Showman's Engine "King George VI," No. 3489, N.H.P. 6. Burrell Showman's Tractor "Defiance," No. 3458, N.H.P. 4 7. Garrett Tractor "Morning Star," No. 33370, N.H.P. 4. 8. Wallis & Steevens Expansion Engine "Pardora," No. 7293, N.H.P. 7. 9. Garrett Tractor "Patricia." 10. Burrell Showman's Tractor "May Queen," No. 3497, N.H.P. 4. 11. Wallis & Steevens Expansion Engine "Eileen," No. 7683, N.H.P. 7 12. Fowler Agricultural Engine No. 9698, N.H.P. 7. 13. "Davey Paxman," No. 13005, N.H.P. 7. 14. Foden "D" Class Tractor "Mighty Atom," No. 14078, N.H.P. 4. 15. Garrett Tractor "Joyce," No. 33632, N.H.P. 4. 16. Aveling & Porter Tractor "Lorna," No. 11997, N.H.P. 5. 17. F4 Sentinel Wagon. Events. 1. Grand Parade. 2. Obstacle Race. 3. Musical Chairs. 4. Raffle of the 7 h.p. Wallis & Steevens engine given to the Club by E. W. Edney, Esq., Treasurer of the N.T.E. Club. 5. Beer in Bucket Race. 6. Ladies' Challenge Race. 7. Cavalry Charge. Winner of the traction engine-C. Ranford, of Goodworth, Clatford, Andover. Ticket No. 7794. Winning entrants :Obstacle Race for Tractions
Arthur Napper, No, 1, Marshall
Obstacle Race for Tractors
Shipman & Barker, No. 6.
Musical Chairs
Arthur Napper, No. I.
Beer in Bucket Race Tractors No. 6 Fodens No. 2
Shipman & Barker. T. T. Boughton & Sons .
Ladies' Challenge Race Tractors No. 15 Traction No. 1 Parsons' Race
I. 0. C. Samuel. A. C. Napper. Rev. G. E. Busse!! of Didcot on No. 1 .
Northleach Rally. Entrants : Burrell Showmans "King George VI," No. 3489. Foden Wagon No. 13138. Fowler Traction 'Little Mary," No. 11246. Fowler Traction No. 15710 "Tommy." Burrell Road Loco No. 3202. Aveling & Porter Tractor "Kitty," No. 8384. Burrell Tractor "Lord Burrell," No. 4084. Burrell Traction No. 3919. Foster Traction No. 12544. Wallis & Steevens Simplicity Roller "Susie," No. 7940. Burrell Showmans 'Lord Nelson," No.3443. Sentinel Wagon No. 9276.
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Fancy Dress
I st, R. Willcox 2nd, A. C. Napper 3rd, H. Castle 1st, F. Middleton 2nd, F. Holl 3rd, J. Quick 1st, F. Holl 2nd, C. T. J. Nichols 3rd, J. Quick 1st, J. Quick 2nd, D. Hammond 3rd, R. Willcox 4th, A. C. Napper
Foster Traction Fowler Traction Burrell Traction Fowler Traction Burrel Tractor Burrel Road Loco Burrel Tractor Burrel Showmans Burrel Road Loco Burrel Road Loco Aveling & Porter Tractor Foster Traction Fowler Traction
Ladies' Steering Race. Heat No. 1. Miss Diamond-Hogg on Mr. J. Quick's Burrell Road Loco. „ 2. Miss Walker on Mr. F. Holl's Burrell Tractor. „ 3. Miss Seatle on Mr. F. Middleton's Fowler Traction. • 4. Nurse Hyland on Mr. F. Holl's Burrell Tractor. The Beddington Cup for the best maintained and preserved engine, regardless of age, was this year awarded to Mr. Jack Wharton with the Burrell Showmans Engine. 1
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City of Worcester Rally. The City of Worcester held a Traction Engine Rally on the 8-9th August. The engines were on display in steam on the 8th and took part in a Rally wish the usual competitions on the 9th, some 19 engines being present. Mr. F. Middleton, of Hartbury, with his 8 h.p. Scenic Type Burrell, "Winston Churchill," was first in the competition for Showmans Engines second was Mr. C. T. J. Nichols, of Gloucester, with his 0 h.p. Scenic Type Burrell, "Lord Nelson." Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co. Ltd., Hammersmith gave 20 gallons of Steam Cylinder Oil as prizes. No details are to hand of the winners. Following is a list of entrants :— No. 1 Burrell 8 h.p. Scenic Showmans Road Loco No. 3443, "Lord Nelson," new 1913, owned by Mr. C. T. L. Nichols. Gloucester. 2. Burrell 8 h.p. Scenic Showmans Road Loco No. 3909 "Winston Churchill," new 1912, owned by Mr E. Middleton, Hartlebury. 3. Fowler Traction Engine 6 h.p. No. 11246 "Little Mary," new 1907, owned by Mr. E. Middleton, Hartlebury. 4. Burrell Steam Tractor 4 h.p. No. 4084 "Lord Burrell, new 1927, owned by Mr. F. J. Holl, Worcester. 5. Fowler Road Locomotive 5 h.p. No. 19338 "Monty," new 1932, owned by Mr. F. Holl, Worcester. 6. Quarter-scale Traction Engine, made and owned by Mr. L. E. Boll, Romney Green, Alvechurch. 7. Garrett Traction Engine 6 h.p. No. 29764 "Clive," new 1911, owned by Mr. F. C. Lambe, Bromsgrove. 8. Garrett Steam .Tractor 4 h.p. No. 32981, owned by Mr. R. Millward, Halesowen. 9 Garrett Steam Tractor 4 h.p. No. 33074, new 1917, owned by Mr. L. J. Lambe, Bromsgrove. 10. Burrell Traction Engine 6 h.p. S.C.C. No. 2147 "Lady Burrell," new 1898, owned by Mr. W. Carey-Walker, Worcester. 11. Fowler Crane Engine 10 h.p. Big Lion No. 17106 "Duke of York," owned by Messrs. James and Sons, Kingswinford. 12. Garrett Steam Tractor 4 h.p. "Patricia," new 1921, owned by Mr. T. C. Fensom, Frears Wash, Flamstead, St. Albans. 13. Ruston Proctor Steam Tractor 4 h.p. No. 52607, new 1921, "Lincoln Imp," owned by Mr. H. J. Bentley, Worcester. 14. Aveling and Porter Steam Tractor 4 h.p. "Kitty," new 1913, owned by Mr. W. H. Hammond and Son, Astley, Stourport-on-Severn. 15. Foster, Wellington 5-ton Steam Tractor, owned by Mr. J. A. Crabtree, Sutton Coldfield. 16. Sentinel Steam Tanker. "5" Type, owned by Mr. L. J. Lambe, Bromsgrove. 17. Sentinel D.G. Steam Wagon No. 8784. new 1933, owned by Mr. B. G, King, Cameley. Temple Cloud, Bristol. 18. Sentinel Steam Wagon. owned by J. Keeley. Knowl Hill. Reading. 19. Sentinel Steam Wagon, owned by Mr. S. L. Wedgwood, Kidsgrove, Staffs, new 1919.
8 Thetford Unveiling & Rally. On 12th July a decent crowd assembled in Minstergate Street, Thetford, to witness the unveiling of the bronze plaque commemorating the worldfamous Burrell firm. In the crowd were many steam veterans, i.e., former employees of the firm, three Burrell engines were also in steam there, and the old works bell was rung for the last time. Mr. John Howlett (former Burrell apprentice) did the unveiling ; after leaving the firm he became founder of Wellworthy Piston Rings Ltd. The money was raised by public subscription and a bit more is still needed to maintain the plaque in clean condition. In the afternoon Lord Fisher opened the East Anglian Club Rally on his land at Kilverstone, just outside Thetford. Longest-distance engine was certainly Mr. J. Wakefields' Burrell Tractor from County Durham, and Frank Upton's Suffolk Punch, from Maidenhead. Credit must also be given to Ron Deamer, for he drove his little Aveling Tractor by road from Chatteris. Where were the people ? I will admit that heavy rainstorms marred the proceedings for a time, but the fact remains that the gate was the worst ever experienced by the Club since we began. This was particularly disappointing for Secretary Norman Dickson and Treasurer Peter Ratcliff. Being busy at the "Mike" myself, I was hoping that there would be adequate Press coverage. it is not easy to write up an event three weeks later, so I will confine myself now to giving the results of the various events. Readers will see that the Club was almost too generous this time in splitting events into not only trftetIon anri tractor claccet hut glen separate class for single cylinder
engines. Charles Durrant, Stan Smith and Chairman A. Springett did wonderful work in the Ring. Tortoise Race. Traction : L. E. Aldrich (Syleham) ; Tractor : G. King (Hingham) and S. C. J. White (Gt. Leighs). Obstacle. Traction : L. E. Aldrich ; Tractor: G. King, S. C. J. White. I edipe CtPAring Mice Ann Cliff Ashdon, Essex). Musical Chairs : L. E. Aldrich. Elegance up to 1900. Stan Smith (Cressing) Burrell ; 1901-25 . L. E. Aldrich, Burrell ; 1926-42 : H. Darby (Sutton) Foster. Lady Fisher presented the plaques and tankards. Philip Wright. Woburn Park Rally. The largest gathering of steam road vehicles since pre-war days was on August Monday with 65 engines attending. The very considerable work put in since last year's rally by the Organising Secretary. Mr. John Crawley, and latterly by his rally committee, was rewarded with a fine day and nearly 28.000 people coming to the Park, After the official opening by the ❑uke of Bedford, the Grand Parade of all the engines took place. and with 65 in the arena, the spectacle, the like of which has never been seen before, must surely have impressed the crowd. The writer, who with Mr. Chas. Durrant as co-ring steward, now feels almost competent to take on traffic controlling duties in Piccadilly Circus, for it seemd almost like it in the arena with such a galaxy of engines For the benefit of the many Press and Newsreel cameramen present. the much-publicised steering contest between the ❑ uke and the Marquis of Bath was then run off. The Duke steered Messrs. Fensom's compound Marshall No. 43560 and the Marquis, Mr. Edward's single-cylinder Marshall No. 69269. The Duke won by nearly two lengths, and it is believed the Marquis registered a protest afterwards as he understood the Duke had been practising beforehand I Both gentlemen are reported as having found the contest much harder than expected. The tractions' obstacle steering event was then run off in the form ❑ f a relay with four engines in each of the four competing teams. The winning team was composed ❑ f Mr. R. Pumfrey's Ruston & Hornsby No. 113043, Mr, F. H. Gorver's Foster No. 14568. Messrs. Fensam's Marshall No. 43560 and Mr. H, Nicholl's Burrell No. 2536. Incidentally, it might be fitting here to
9 mention that with so many engines present, particularly tractions, it was only possible to get each engine into one event. Three new events were then held. The first was for the three rollers present. Each was given a different colour, either red, blue or yellow, and at the drop of starter, Mr. Stan Smith's flag, each roller had to roll over and burst its dozen appropriately coloured balloons which had been pegged down all over the arena, Mr. C. E. Dudman and his fine Aveling & Porter No. 14162 were duly declared the winners. The traction Polo that followed was played between the four engines' steersmen who were given a very impressive mallet and a football apiece. The footballs had to be hit to the top of the arena and back to the starting line. In each case some very clever dribbling was seen and much reversing of the four engines was necessary to retrieve 'lost' footballs. This new event proved to be most popular with the spectators, and the winner, Mr. R. Stanbrook, on his Burrell No. 4055, driven by Mr. G. Fensom, may yet be invited to play in Windsor Great Park or Cowdrey Park, The back-to-front race with five pairs of tractors consisted of each pair having to complete the course without breaking the 8-ft. length of string which was tied between their rear drawbars. Regulators were certainly worked plenty during this event, and the winners were judged to be Mr. G. Main on his Ransomes No. 39088 with Mr. J. Wakefield, Jnr., on his Garrett No. 35225. The customary flat race for the eight Sentinel wagons followed and was won by Mr. R. Fearnley on No. 1465, whilst the egg-and-spoon race for the showman-type tractors was cleverly won by Mr. R. W. Jennings on his Burrell No. 3868. Two Tugs o' War were held between the 6-ton Foden Wagons of Messrs. Boughton, No. 13138. and Messrs. Fearnley, No. 13120, in one heat, whilst the Sentinel wagon No. A2307. of Messrs. Wedgwood was matched against Mr. J. Hutchens' Robey 'Express' Tractor No. 43165. In each case a dead-heat was declared by the judge, Mr. Norman Dickson. A special event to show the power of a big engine was included in the afternoon's programme. Messrs. Boughton's Fowler plougher No. 15408 used its winding drum and rope to draw Mr. S. Hill's Fowler plougher No. 13422
up the arena. The ladies were not forgotten ; an obstacle steering contest was run off with a heat of four tractions and a heat of four tractors. The winners were Miss Joan Samuel on Mr. R. Capon's Fowler No. 11698 and Miss Shirley Harness on Mr. J. Wakefield's Burrell No. 3397 respectively. The final official event of the afternoon was the now popular and apparently customary Musical Chairs in which over 30 of the engines took part. During the afternoon, Mr. H. A. Darby's Foster road loco No. 14632, "Success." Messrs. Knight's tractor No. 14066 and Mr. J. Crawley's Fowler road loco No. 15657, "Kitchener." were generating and providing power to drive the two Gavioli and the one Marenghi show organs which each gave recitals of old and new tunes to large gatherings of the crowd. Entrants : Thornycroft Wagon No. 39 "Dorothy." J. Crawley ; Fowler Showmans Engine No. 15657 "Kitchener," 7 N.H.P. ; Burrel Showmans Engine No. 3610 "William V," 8 N.H.P., J. Crawley ; Marshall Traction No. 43560, 6 N.H.P.. T. C. Fensom & Son : Garrett Tractor No. 33991, 4 N.H.P., T. C. Fensom & Son ; Burrell Traction Engine No. 4055. 5 N.H.P.. R. Stanbrook ; Aveling Porter Roller No. 12450, 6 N.H.P., R. W. Sands ; Fowler Traction No. 11698, 7 N.H.P., R. Capon ; Garratt Tractor No. 33941, 4 N.H.P., Case Bros. ; Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 11486, 4 N.H.P., J. Boutwood ; Burrell Tractor No. 4072, 4 N.H.P., P. A. Webb ; Burrell Showmans Tractor No. 3868, 4 N.H.P„ R W. Jennings ; Marshall Traction Engine No, 69269, 7 N.H.P., K. W. Edwards ; Burrell Tractor No. 3689, 4 N.H.P., H. J. Gilbert ; Foster Showmans Tractor No. 14066. 4 N.H,P., Knights of Old Ltd. ; Sentinel Wagon No. 9075, Knights of Old Ltd. ; Ransome, Simms & Jefferies Tractor No. 39088. 4 N.H.P., G. Main : Fowler Traction Engine No. 14888. 8 N.H.P., P. Perkins ; Foden Wagon No. 13120. W. Fearnley & G. W. Coleman ; Super Seninel Wagon No, 1465, A. Fearnley & Sons ; Sentinel Type 54 Wagon No.
10 9086, A. Fearnley & Sons ; Burrell Tractor No. 3397, 4 N.H.P.. Jack Wakefield ; Sentinel Wagon No. 9278, B. M. Stafford : Sentinel Wagon No. 9031, G .E. Liversidge ; Burrell Traction Engine No. 1606, 8 N.H.P., J, White ; Burrell Showmans Engine No. 3295 'Princess Royal," 6 N.H.P.. A. A. Archer ; Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 7898. 5 N.H.P.. Taylor Bros. ; Aveling & Porter Roller No, 8672. 7 N.H.P., A Clarke ; Burrell Showmans Engine No. 3912 "Dragon." 8 N.H.P., W. G Chamberlain ; Garrett Tractor No. 33987. R. Bailey ; Fowler Ploughing Engine No. 13422. 12 N.H.P., S. Hills ; Clayton & Shuttleworth Traction Engine No. 48224, 7 N.H.P., A. Deans : Burrell Traction Engine No. 2536, 8 N.H.P., H. Nicholls ; Ruston & Proctor Traction Engine No. 50278, 7 N.H.P., R. Pumfrey; Ruston & Hornsby Traction Engine No. 113043, 6 N.H.P. R. Pumfrey ; Sentinel Wagon No. A2307, S. L. Wedgewood & Sons ; Burrell Showmans No. 3489 "King George VI," 6 N.H.P., J. Wharton ; Aveling & Porter Roller No. 14162, Gill & Dudman ; Burrell Traction Engine No. 3919, 6 N.H.P., H. N. Castle ; Sentinel Wagon No. 9276, John Keeley ; Burrell Showmans Engine No. 2668 "Britannia," 8 N.H.P., J. P. Bury ; Fowler Ploughing Engine No. 15408, 16 N.H.P., T. T. Boughton & Sons Ltd. ; Foden Wagon No. 13138, T. T. Boughton & Sons Ltd. ; Burrell Traction Engine No. 4094, 8 N.H.P., L. C. W. Parris ; Foster Showmans Engine No. 14632 "Success," 8 N.H.P., H. A. & S F. Darby ; Garrett No. 33180 "Suffolk Punch," 5 N.H.P., F. Upton, D. Smith & F. Prior ; Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 7612, 4 N.H.P., W. H. Dorman & Sons ; Fowler Traction Engine No. 9698, 6 N.H.P., F. H. Grover ; Foster Tractor No. 14568, 5 N.H.P., F. H. Grover; Burrell Showmans Tractor No. 3497 "May Queen," 4 N.H.P., Dr Elmes ; Ransome Traction Engine No. 38088, 8 N.H.P., S. A. Guiver & Sons ; Burrell Traction Engine No. 3984, 7 N.H.P., G. Gilbert ; Davey Paxman Traction Engine No. 13005, 7 N.H.P., A. G. Evans ; Burrell Traction Engine No. 3474. 8 N.H.P., B. Bourn & E, Dickson ; Burrell Showmans Engine No. 2879 "Princess Royal," 7 N.H.P., E, W. Gale ; Marshall Traction Engine No. 69326, 8 N.H.P. E. E. Kimbell ; Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 48154, 7 N.H.P.. Wagstaff & Co. ; Sentinel Steam Wagon No. 9151, G. E. Milligen ; Foden Wagon No. 6350, W. D. J. Sparrow ; Aveling & Porter 10-ton Roller No. 10695, Eddison Plant Ltd. ; Ransomes Sims & Jefferies Traction Engine No, 41046, 6 N.H.P., R D. Martin❑ ; Aveling & Porter Traction Engine No. 5150, 6 N.H.P., J. E. Wilson : Garrett Tractor No. 35225, 4 N.H.P., J Wakefield ; Foden Traction No, 3584. 8 N.H.P., Flt.-Lt. R. F, Hilton ; Robey 'Express' Tractor No. 43165, 4 N.H.P., J. Hutchens. Bungay Rally. The Rally was held at Bungay by the East Anglian Traction Engine Club. The following engines entered and took part in the programme. Unfortunately no details of the results of the competition in the following programme were received :1. Grand Parade. 2. Obstacle Steering Competition. 3. Musical Chairs. 4. Ladies' Steering Competition. 5. Massed Parade. 6. Settng Engine to Drum Competition. Entrants : 1, Garrett, 4 N.H.P., G. W. Cooper. 2, Garrett, 4 N.H.P., W. 'cones. 3. Garrett. 5 N,H.P., G. King. 4, Wallis & Stevans, 4 N.H.P., N. Bloomfield. 5, Garrett, 5 N.H.P., W. J. Cobbold. 6. Garrett, 4 N.H.P., C. Knights. 7, Sentinel, G. E. Miitigen. 8, Soame Steam Car. 3 N.H.P. J. M. Edwards. 9, Garrett, 7 N.H.P., H. Whipps, 10, Ruston & Proctor, 8 N.H.P., H, Whipps 11, Marshall, 7 N.H.P., W. S. Key. 12. Marshall, 7 N.H.P., W. S. Key. 13, Burrell, 7 N.H.P., W. J. Cobbold. 14, Ruston & Proctor, 7 N.H.P.. R. Pumfrey. 15, Burrell. 6 N.H.P.. L. Aldrich. 16, Garrett, 5 N.H.P.. F. Hemmant. 17. Burrell, 7 N.H.P„ C. Moore. 18, Ruston & Proctor 7 N.H.P.. S. Cushion. 19, Burrell Showman, 7 N.H.P., H. Whipps. 20, Burrell, 7 N.H.P., S. J. Nicholson. 21. Aveling & Porter. 7 N.H.P., J. M. Edwards. 22, Wallis & Stevens, 7 N.H.P., H. Hammond. 23, Burrell, 7 N.H.P.. G. C. Howlett. 24, Burrell Showman, 6 N.H.P., G. C. Howlett.
11 Camborne Rally, 1958. On arrival at the Rally field on Saturday, 12th July ,I was warmly welcomed by the President and Officials of "The Gladiator Club," and "Gladiator" herself (Burrell No. 3159) caught my eye, looking very smart in spite of the dull day, The entries this year covered a wide field, and included a very fine portable engine (Garrett No. 34659), also a wonderfully preserved example of a Fowler ploughing engine (No. 15436) "Princess Mary," owned by Mr. J. Hutchens of Ferndown, Dorset. There was also a set of Gallopers, driven by a savage centre engine. Miss Gregory's Avelin & Porter Roller No. 5541 made a good show, as did the Grand Organ kindly loaned by Messrs. Anderton & Rowland, and powered by "Gladiator." Although the weather was unkind, and eventually turned to steady rain, the programme was slowly implemented, and the spectators loyally stuck to their positions, but it must have been very disappointing to the hardworking band of organisers to see the black clouds looming up so frequently. The following list is taken from the official programme : Burrell No. 2662 ; Foden No. 10530 ; Ruston & Hornsby No. 169157 ; Marshall No. 88056 ; Garrett No. 33353 ; Robey No. 42129 ; Burrell No. 3816 ; Marshall No. 62121 ; Burrell No. 3755 ; Garrett No. 34659 ; Fowler No. 11029 ; Fowler No. 21833 ; Burrell No. 3159 ; Burrell No. N.K. ; Aveling & Porter No. 5541 ; Fowler No. 15436 ; Robey No. 48869 ; Burrell No. 3455 ; Sentinel No. 8454 ; Burrell N.K. ; Burrell No. 2894 ; Garrett No. 34932 ; Burrell No. 395i ; Burrell No. 4010 ; Fowler No. 18873 ; Sentinel No. 9293 ; Marshall No. 43345 ; Burrell No. 3034 ; Marshall No. 75085 ; Aveling & Porter No. 9096 ; Burrell No. 2651. Weald of Kent Rally. When I last wrote some notes for "Steaming," the parade in connection with the centenary of the Tunbridge Wells Chamber of Trade was imminent and I promised to write something concerning the actual event for the next issue. The steam vehicles which took part in the parade were Farrants Marshall roller, Mr. Eastwood's Foden D. type tractor, one of his Avelin & Porter tractors. No. 9170. his Burrell scenic showman; engine No. 3285, and Mr. H. F. Gabb's Ruston & Proctor general purpose agricultural engine No. 36828, which he has recently mounted on rubbers. All the engines behaved very well on the rather hilly streets of Tunbridge Wells. For the rest it may be said that the parade was not particuladly skilfully arranged or assembled. At Paddock Wood, 28 engines took part in the rally. All those shown in the programme attended with the exception of Nos. 25, 26 and 27, that is to say, the two engines entered by Mr. F. E. Greasley who was prevented from attending by illness and the roller owned by Messrs. Farrants which was prevented from attending because of tube trouble. in addition, there were three late entries, No. 29, a 6-ton Aveling & Porter steamroller owned by Messrs. James & Crockerell of Durrington. Salisbury : No, 30, the well-known Foden steam wagon owned by Messrs. T. T. Boughton & Sons Ltd., and No. 31 "5" Type Sentinel wagon owned by Mr. Fred Pegden of Elham. The winners of events were as follows :— Concord D'Elegance. Class I. Preservation. Winner : Mr. J. Young's Foden Traction engine (No. 22 in the programme). Second : Messrs. Boughton's Foden (No. 30 in the programme). Third : Mr. M. V. Pink's Clayton & Shuttle• worth (No. 1 in the programme).
12 Class II. Commercial. Winner : No. 17 in the programme, Messrs. H. Woodham & Sons' Ruston & Hornsby roller. Second : No. 12 in the programme, Mr. Eastwood's Garrett roller "Victoria." Third : No. 29 in the programme, Messrs. James & Crockerell's roller. Balloon Bursting Race.
Winner : No. 17.
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Winner No. 15. Winner No. 9. Winner No. 7. Winner No. 4. Winner No. 13.
Ladies' Race. Winner: Mrs. Middlemiss of Hexham, Northumberland, steering engine No. 2. Musical Chairs. Winner : Mr. J. Keeley, Sentinel wagon No. 4 in the programme. The programme was opened by the Vicar of Paddock Wood, the Rev. T. G. D. Watkins, who also distributed the prizes. All the entries arrived on their own wheels except lames & Crockerell's roller which came in a low loader. The Club is of course grateful to Mr. John Day who ably conducted the paddock with the assistance of his wife and a friend, to Mr. A. C. Durrant and Mr. Alan Martin who acted as joint ring masters in their own inimitable manner and to Mr. Malcolm Roston, whose admirable commentary was marred by a defect in the public address system. Our thanks are also due to Mr. W. S. Love, the secretary of the Road Locomotive Society, who indefatigably fulfilled the post of chief steward and who contributed so much to the preliminary work of the rally. Bob Whitehead.
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FOR SALE (continued) CLAYTON & SHUTTLEWORTH Single Cylinder Traction Engine, condition fair. Mr. D. G. W. Barham, Rawlinson, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent. DOBLE STEAM CARS of vintage frame, described in detail. Modern steam power unit for light car—switch on to start. Steam launches, stationary power. Magazine, illustrated lists of drawings, castings, etc.-4s. "Light Steam Power," Kirk Michael, Isle of Man, U.K. CLAYTON & SHUTTLEWORTH 8 N.H.P. Traction. Needs chimney and smokebox door. Apply Mr. Durkin, Scrap Metal Merchant, Gas Road, March, Cambs. THE WALLIS 7 horse power expansion engine which was the engine given so kindly by Mr. Edney as a prize in the raffle was won by the owner of a ticket which was brought as a present and given to him. He is a boy of tender years who is not much interested as yet in the engine. After considerable deliberation the Club Committee have agreed to let the winner have a sum of money in lieu of the prize, although they had no obligation to do to. The Committee now have the engine for disposal, and as a number of members have signified their desire to purchase the engine, we take this opportunity of announcing that it is to be seen at Bridge Farm, Appleford. Berks, by appointment with Mr, Arthur Napper, and that any offers of not less than L100 should be made to the Club Secretary, Mr H Bonnett, of 24 Torrington Road, Perivale, Middlesex. We should also like to add that the engine was put into sound condition before being offered as a prize, though further work can always be done in order to put it into tip-top rally competition condition.
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15 William Bray's Traction Engine of 1858 (cont. from page 5). In the Great Exhibition of 1862, the Bray Company, then of 12 Pall Mall. London, showed an engine built for the Government for permanent service in Woolwich Dockyard. Power was transmitted to the driving wheels by means of pinions on the crank shaft, working in large rack-wheels fixed to the arms of each driving wheel. The engine was fitted with a drum (for stationary work) a derrick enabling it to load its own wagons and a capstan for roping tackle by haulage when stationary. Easy steering was claimed, and there were outside bearings for the driving wheels mounted on springs on the inner and outer framings. The company had used one of the engines for hauling heavy machinery into the exhibition itself, and the toads conveyed were sometimes as much as 45 tons. One might well ask why such a brilliant idea had not a longer life. Records show that the roads of that time were just not good enough and the wheels destroyed the poor surface far too easily. I feel privileged, however. to place these details on record of a fine old pioneer who is pictured standing on the engine with his two sons.
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