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NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB
OFFICERS FOR 1965 Chairman .
REVD. PHILIP WRIGH-1, M.B.E., Hon.C.F., Roxwell Vicarage, Near Chelmsford, Essex. Tel.: Roxwell 644. Vice-Chairman and Editor: J. CRAWLEY, ESQ., Field House, Turvey, Bedford.
General Secretary :
E. A. FILLMORE, ESQ., 34 Northwick Park Road, Harrow, Middx. Membership Secretary (including tics and badges):
J. R. BONSER, ESQ., 6 Rokeby Gardens, Woodford Green, Essex. Treasurer •
H. ORR-EWING, ESQ., 8 Robert Close, Randolph Avenue, London, W.9.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS REV. PHILIP WRIGHT, M.B.E. J. W. PEIRSON, ESQ.
JOHN E. JAMES, ESQ. •
W. BONNINGTON, ESQ.
T. B. PAISLEY, ESQ.
T. H. CHARMAN, ESQ.
PHOTOMATIC LTD.
J. R. E. DRISCOLL, ESQ.
JOHN F. CLAY, ESQ.
S. PHILIP, ESQ. C. RIMMINGTON, ESQ.
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CLUB NEWS As most members will know, the Club adopted a revised Constitution at its Annual General Meeting in October 1964. This has now been printed and copies may be obtained by sending a stamped, addressed envelope to the General Secretary. Standard small correspondence size of 6 in, x 3f in. is sufficient. It is now some years since the Club published a list of members; the last time was in January, 1959, when it was incorporated in Steaming. For some time the committee have felt there is a demand for such a list and so it has been decided to publish one again. Since 1959, however, the size of the Club has increased, so this time a separate booklet is being prepared; it is hoped this will be ready later in the year and will be despatched to all members free of charge, It will include all paid-up members on the Register as at 1st July, 1965. From the beginning of this year a revised and much improved Standard Comprehensive Steam Vehicle Insurance policy has been available from our insurance brokers, Tennant, Budd & Simson Ltd., of Saracen's Head House, 92 Fenchurch Street, London, E.C.3. The terms and conditions have been
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Leslie Smith's Burrell at the Essex Show. The Parable of the Sower supporting the engine was the theme of the stand which again this year, as for the last nine years, was in the capable hands of our Chairman, The Reverend Philip Wright, M.B.E., seen here wearing the latest in spark arresters, the approved headgear of the Show Stewards. vetted by the committee and many members have already adopted this insurance; but those who have not, and all new members, are recommended to obtain details direct from the brokers.
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Members will be interested to know that the demand for our excellent range of Club badges continues unabated, So much so in fact that stocks of sonic of the lapel badges are almost exhausted, whilst a second repeat order has been necessary this year for car badges. If you are a member wh❑ is having to wail, please be patient — yours will be sent on to you as soon as possible. Subscriptions for a large number of members fall due in the Autumn. Most send in their remittance for renewal in good time, but there are always some who do not pay up promptly; so would you please look at your membership card to check that you are not overdue. This issue of Steaming, Autumn, 1965, will be the last despatched to members whose subscriptions are overdue. We should not want you to miss the special Winter issue. In the Summer 1965 issue of Steaming some notes were given on the question of Driving Licences. To continue this Legal Summary some notes are given below on Trailers. Again it is regretted that members' individual queries cannot be answered, nor can correspondence on the items be entertained. Members are recommended to consult their own legal advisers on any points. LEGAL SUMMARY — TRACTION ENGINES AND TRAILERS (a) Number of Trailers The number of trailers which a traction engine is permitted to draw must not exceed three except that in addition to three ordinary trailers it may draw a trailer used solely for carrying water for the purpose of the traction engine and/or an agricultural vehicle not constructed to carry a load. The water-carrying vehicle is not permitted to carry coal or consumables other than water required by the traction engine. A living van is to be regarded as a trailer and counted among the three permitted. (Road Traffic Act 1960, Section 69.) (b) Length of Tractor and Trailers The total length of the tractor and one trailer (including the water trailer) from 1st January, 1966, must not exceed 18 metres. The combined length of a tractor with more than one trailer (including the water trailer) must not exceed 85 feet. (Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1963. Regulation 103 and the Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1964.) (c) Width of Tractor and Trailers The normal maximum width of a trailer is 7 ft. 6 in. A trailer 24 metres wide (i.e. approximately 8 ft. 21 in.) may be drawn if it is fitted with pneumatic tyres and is drawn by a tractor whose width is not less than 6 ft. 24 in. There are further exceptions in the case of certain travelling showmen's vehicles and certain trailers constructed before 1st January, 1933, and to land implements, trolley vehicles and broken down vehicles. (Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1963. Regulation 57), and the Amendment Regulations No. 2, 1964. (d) Attendants on Trailers Section 72 of the Road Traffic Act deals with the employment of attendants for trailers. In addition to the two persons who are required to be employed in driving and attending a traction engine a third person must be carried either on the tractor or on one of the trailers for the purpose of attending to the trailers. There are, however, exceptions to this rule laid down by Regulation 110 of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations where the only trailer drawn is a land implement or a living van and in certain other cases. (e) Plates and Markings on Trailers The normal highway requirements apply. These are dealt with at some length in Regulations Nod. 62 to 71 in the Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1963. In all cases the word " tractor " includes all forms of road traction including steam propelled vehicles of all types.
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THE ANDOVER RALLY On 19th June the 13th Annual Rally was held at Andover. Thirty-one engines were present, many of which travelled to the Rally under their own steam. The Rally was opened by Mr. Arthur Napper of Appleford whose pioneer work with Traction Engines during the early days after the war is largely responsible for the success and popularity of Rallies. The following engines were present : Marshall Traction Engine No. 37690. 7 h.p. Built 1902. Owned by A. C. Napper, of Appleford. Fowler Traction Engine No. 11941. 7 h.p. Built 1910. Owned by A. B. Oram. Garrett. 10 h.p. Owned by Mark Loader (Bournemouth) Limited. Fowler Ploughing Engine No. 14712. 14 h.p. Built 1917. Owned by C. Reeves, of King's Somborne. McLaren No. 1160. Built 1912. Owned by J. T. & J. H. Mills, of Arlesford. Allchin Traction Engine No. 669. 7 h.p. Built 1890. Owned by C. C. Russell, of Bordon. Wallis & Steevens Traction Engine No. H05815. Built 1910. Owned by R. G. Old, of Braishfield. Wallis & Steevens No. 7683. 7 h.p. Built 1918. Owned by F. G. Upton, of Maidenhead. Burrell Single Crank Compound No. 3586. 7 n.h.p. Built 1914. Owned by Messrs Marsh Plant and Machinery Co. Burrell Showmans Engine No. 3888. 8 h.p. Built 1921. Owned by F. J. Miller, of Whitchurch. Wantage Traction Engine. Owned by W. A. Sparrow. Aveling & Porter Road Roller No. 11618. Owned by H. Fall, of Newbury. Ruston Hornsby Roller No. 122338. Built 1924. Owned by Messrs. J. H. Chaplin and J. Tymon. Aveling and Porter G Type No. 10762. Built 1924. Owned by C. J. Brown, of Newbury. Burrell Tractor Crane No. 3807. Built 1919. Owned by A. D. Fowler, of Fleet. Burrell Showmans Tractor No. 3192. 4 h.p. Built 1910. Owned by J. N. Gilby, of Yeovil. Burrell Motor Tractor No. 3458. 4 h.p. Built 1913. Owned by Shipman and Barker, of Hurst, Berks. Fowler Showman's Tractor No. 14412. 3 h.p. Built 1918. Owned by J. Harris, of Poole. Foden " C " type Tractor No. 13196. 4 h.p. Built 1928. Owned by P. Van Houten, of Hathern. Foden Wagon No. 11538. Built 1922. Owned by J. H. Fisher, of Burghfield, Berks. Foden D type Tractor No. 14078. 4 h.p. Built 1932. Owned by G. Howell, of Andover. Foden D type No. 12852. 4 h.p. Built 1927. Owned by R. G. Adnams, of Caversham. Foden C type, Tipping Wagon No. 13716. Built 1930. Owned by Mrs. Hampshire, of Ryde. Sentinel Super Steam Wagon No. 5104. Built 1924. Owned by J. Hutchens, of Ferndown. Sentinel S.6 Wagon No. 1934. Owned by J. Hutchens, of Ferndown. Sentinel S.4 Flat No. 9192. 124 h.p. Built 1935. Owned by G. B. King, of Bristol. Burrell. Owned by James & Crockerell Limited, of Durrington. McLaren Road Loco. Owned by A. Heal. Burrell Showman's Engine. Owned by W: D. Sparrow,
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CITY OF BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM RALLY Eighteen engines were present and of that number nine came from Worcestershire and the others from as far away as Leicestershire, Amersham, Rempstone and Blackpool! Mr. T. Hunt brought his majestic 98 key Marenghi fairground organ which was formerly owned by Pat Collins and I consider that it was the presence of this organ that at least doubled the crowds compared to any other year. Other engines present were as follows : Foster Showman's " The Leader " No. 14446; Reg. No. DH4593. T. Hunt, Oldbury, Worcs. Burrell Showman's " The Rover " No. 3471; Reg. No. J3471. T. Hunt, Oldbury, Worcs. Ransome's Agric. Traction Single Cyl. No. 15012; Reg. No. N04034. J. Marshall, Hockley Heath. Foden " D " type Tractor " Pride of Bucks " No. 13266; Reg. No. VJ1476. R. Brazil, Great Missenden. Fowler Roller ex Merioneth C.C. No. 21629; Reg. No. FF4913. T. D. Brown, Shirley. Foden Steam Wagon " Gwennie Willan " No. 5218; Reg. No. M7287. A. Wedgewood, Blackpool. Burrell Showman's " Winston Churchill " No. 3909; Reg. No. NR695. E. Middleton, Hartlebury, Worcs. Foden " D " type Tractor " Matilda " No. 11788; Reg. No. TD3236. E. Middleton, Hartlebury, Worcs. Fowler Roller No. 15935; Reg. No. NX3268. A. J. Barton, Kenilworth. Garrett Showman's " Rob Roy " No. 3298; Reg. No. BJ3282. R. Millward, Halesowen, Worcs. Foden Wagon 1904 No. 848; Reg. No. DD4894. R. G. Snodin, Solihull. Sentinel Tractor DG type No. 9236; Reg. No. AAM483. J. Harding, Wylde Green. Foster " Gem " Tractor No. 14564; Reg. No. FE8055. F. C. Lambe, Bromsgrove, Worcs. Foster " Wellington " Tractor No. 14514; Reg. No. CA8534. L. Lambe, Bromsgrove, Worcs. Fowler Road Loco. " Monty " No. 19338; Reg. No. RX8106. F. Holl, Worcester. Fowler Agric. Traction " Pride of Hanley Castle " No. 11699; Reg. No. AB9028. N. Meluish, Chipping Norton, Foster " Wellington " Tractor No. 14608; Reg. No. PN5029. Mr. Crabtree, Fladbury, Worcs. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 8956; Reg. No. AY9690. J. Beeby, Rempstone.
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THE BIRTLEY RALLY The North of England Steam Traction Engine Society held their Annual Rally at Millhouse Farm, Birtley, County Durham, on Saturday and Sunday, 3rd and 4th July. This is the most northerly of all rallies, and it features several engines which are not seen elsewhere, but unfortunately it always is unlucky with the weather. After a week of quite good weather the rally was duly opened at two o'clock on Saturday, and as soon as, the grand parade commenced so did the rain! There was a fine array of engines which included showman-type, general purpose, ploughers, tractors, wagons, rollers and portables. Showman-type engines included Ward's tmlo-speed McLaren " General French ", Middlemiss's five horse power, three-speed Burrell " The Busy Bee ", I'Anson's single-crank-compound Burrell No. 3195 " Country Girl ", and Bates's Fowler No. 14588 " Enterprise " and Burrell No. 3118 " Dreadnought ". Fowler No. 14758, now fitted with a disc flywheel, has been re-named " Iron Duke " on being acquired by M. Glen. Previous owner (Jake Robson) had it under the name of " Empire Pride ", and for a time it was equipped with dynamo, full length cab, etc., as a showman's engine. Before going North this Fowler was owned by Ernest Liversidge (Doncaster), and it then had a half-length cab which came from one of Joe Ling and Sons' showmans' engines — either " The Gladiator " or " The Great Bear ". Among the tractors was the Burrell so appropriately named " Cock o' the North ", for this is the only engine known to have made the trip from John o' Groats to Land's End. From Yorkshire there came Harry Beeforth's gold medal Burrell " Princess Royal ", " Duke " Brewer's Roby " Village Queen ", and Jack Falkingbridge's novel " Eskdale ". The North of England enthusiasts attend many rallies, and they are always glad to have engines from Yorkshire joining in the fun at Birtley. And there is fun at this rally. Commentator is Professor W. G. R. Weeks, B.Sc., F.R.Econ.S., from Newcastle University, who is also Chairman of the Club. Dressed in frock coat and wearing top hat, and brimful of humour Bill keeps the crowds in high spirits regardless of the weather. We only hope that the talent spotters don't hear him giving the commentary, for if they do we may lose him to television. George ParmIey's 98 key Gavioli fair organ, and George Flynn's 89 key Gavioli fair organ were again highlights of the rally, and showman Billy Gallagher once again provided "all the fun of the fair". The old-time atmosphere of the fairground was given with Ward's McLaren "driving lights" at the side of the modern " Cyclone-Twist " roundabout. Although most rallies take place in out-of-the-way locations the Birtley rally is staged on a site almost overJ.W. looking the Great North Road.
CHURCH STRETTON RALLY A large and varied collection of engines attended the August Bank Holiday event as will be seen from the following list: Fowler Class AA Ploughers Nos. 14728/9, Reg. Nos. D01818/9, owned by R. M. Walley, Bucknell. Fowler Showman's Road Loco. " Supremacy " No. 15375, owned by Bishop Bros. of Burley. Fowler Showman's Road Loco. " Queen Mary " No. 15319. Burrell " Gold Medal " Showman's Tractor " Peter Pan " No. 3433. Clayton & Shuttleworth Tractor No. 49008. Foden 5 ton Wagon No. 5078. The above four engines owned by W. M. Salmon, Llandrindod. Foden 5 ton Wagon No. 5218 " Gwennie Willan ", owned by A. Wedgewood, Blackpool. Foden " D " type Tractor No. 13222 " Cheshire Maid ", owned by Geo. S. Lea, Chetford. Foden Timber Tractor No. 11788 " Matilda ", owned by F. P. Middleton, Hartlebury. Fowler Road Loco. No. 15463, owned by Robert Wynn & Sons, Newport. Garrett Showman's Tractor No. 32981, owned by F. R. Millward, Halesowen.
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Burrell S.C.C. Road Loco. No. 2646, owned by G. M. Webster, Liverpool. Fowler Roller No. 22596 " Evening Star ", owned by D. Webster, Ludlow. Foster Traction No. 12539 " Winnie", owned by J. Dakin, Goostrey. Garrett Piston Valve Traction No. 29764 " Olive", owned by F. Painten, Shrewsbury. Ruston & Proctor Traction No. 52266, owned by D. W. Smith, Church Stratton. Ransome, Sims & Jefferies Portable No. 20539, owned by T. Henderson, Whitney-on-Wye. Marshall Portable Engine No. 79936, owned by G. E. Jones, Shrewsbury. Fowler Road Locomotive No. 15787 " Cynorthwgwn ", owned by R. G. Philips, Bintley. Ransome, Sims & Jefferies Traction No. 15609 " Salopian", owned by G. Lee, Shrewsbury. Clayton & Shuttleworth Roller No. 46688, owned by S. J. & G. Minshall, Bridgno rt h. Sentinel Shaft Drive Steam Wagon No. 8884, owned by A. Williamson, Endon. A large number of vintage and veteran cars and motor cycles also attended this event together with the Fairground Organs owned by Mr. T. G. Hunt and Mr. P. Swindlehurst. I.J.
THE DEVON RALLY Umberleigh Barton Farm, on the A377 Exeter-Barnstaple road, was again the venue for the third Devon Traction Engine Club rally on 12th June, and although the weather again threatened to interrupt proceedings with heavy drizzle and thick mist at times fortunately it was not until the rally was almost concluded that the rain fell sufficiently heavy enough to cause a little slipping amongst some of the rollers leaving the field, but several days of sunshine beforehand had made the ground firm and usable. There was once more a good turnout of various types of engines and several were making their first appearance. Probably the most admired was the oldest exhibit on the field, Mr. Jim Muxworthy's veteran 1894 6 h.p. S.C. Marshall No. 23368 (TA2758), now once more in full working order after extensive repairs and repaint during the winter. Mr. W. H. Balkwill, its previous owner. proudly led the grand parade with his former charge. Standing alongside TA2758, later in the afternoon, was Mr. George Tribes' compound Aveling Traction No. 6407 (TA2759), recently fitted with a neat canopy, built by Mr. Tribe himself. This engine also belonged to Mr. Balkwill, and the occasion provided the rare spectacle of two engines that had worked together for many years bcing re-united on the rally field, fully restored and with their previous owner once more able to take the controls, this time tinder much less strenuous circumstances. The other engines that
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Burrell Showman's Engine No. 3526 "Lightning" at the Castle Howard Old Tyme Fair.
Burrell Showman's Engine No. 4000 "Ex Mayor" at the Castle Howard Old Tyme Fair.
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participated are as follows : Aveling Compound Traction No. 9096 (AF6001), Burrell Tractor No. 3951 (RL1978), Foden " D " Tractor No. 13454 (KX3340), Babcock & Wilcox 6+ ton S.C. Roller No. 95/4011 (YB7978), Thomas Green's 8 ton S.C. Roller No. 1968 (TA2431), owned by the Devon County Council, wh❑ also supported the rally by sending Marshall 10 ton Compound Rollers No. 74744 (TA2443) and identical engine No. 74745 (TA2441), Marshall 14
ton class " S " Compound Roller No. 78153 (TT1855), Aveling 8 ton Compound Roller No. 11047 (TT1554), and elderly Aveling overhead slide valve Compound Roller No. 4873 (TA6120), believed to be the oldest Devon County roller still working, built about 1901. Burrell D.C.C. Traction No. 3794 (TA2130) " Defiant", Burrell S.C. 10 ton Roller No. 4041 (U0793), Wallis Expansion Traction No. 7294 (1105601), Marshall 6 h.p. S.C. Traction No. 74489 (FX8007), Marshall 7 h.p. S.C. Traction No. 75592 (TA4453), Aveling Tractor No. 8624 (KT6137), another 14 ton class " S " Compound Marshall Roller No. 78109 (TT1657), Sentinel "S4" Wagon No. 9192 (CML781), Fowler " Tiger " Tractor No. 14798 (U5313), Burrell S.C.C. No. 3034 (AF3580) "Pride of the South Ilams ". Mr. Ken Doney travelled from Exeter with his Burrell D.C.C. No. 3903 (TA1871) towing the little Ransome, Sims & Jefferies 6 h.p. S.C. portable engine No. 27441, which a small group of helpers had nicely repainted in two weeks prior to the rally day, from a rather neglected state, although time did not allow for putting the engine into working order for this year's event, nevertheless it attracted considerable interest as a static exhibit, as it did at the South Mol ton rally two years previous. Besides the steam exhibits and an excellent selection of various models in the model tent, a fine array of vintage and veteran ears and motor cycles, a couple of early P.S.V's from Mr. Colin Shears' collection, and half a dozen
well preserved vintage farm tractors also contributed to a full afternoon's interest. Two of our members, Keith and Ian White, from Ide, near Exeter, exhibited several beautifully restored small early oil engines, a Chamberlain reversible plough about 130 years old, and an 1892 rare Crossley " Otto " gas engine of 2 h.p. which they found during the winter in a completely dismantled state and with its parts scattered over a wide area in several disused sheds. Although not quite in working order yet, the unit has been carefully and patiently re-assembled and re-painted and provided a much admired exhibit. A.G.C.
THE GADDESDEN ROW RALLY For the second year in succession, the Herts. Steam Preservation Society held a Rally on the 28th, 29th and 30th of August, at Six Tunnel's Farm, Gaddesden Row, by permission of Messrs. Elding Bros. Despite very heavy rain during the preceding week, only the Roller Event on the Sunday had to be omitted. The rally was very well supported and the gate was more than 50% up on last year. Tommy Redburn of Enfield lived up to his reputation of bringing interesting steam vehicles to rallies by arriving on the Sunday afternoon with his 1930 Scammell Low Loader carrying an Aveling Porter 0-4-0 Traction Tram Engine, 4 ft. 8+ in. gauge Railway Locomotive. The Spastic Society who, as last time, provided helpers to man the gates and car parks, will receive a donation of £240. The following engines attended. Gaddesden Row Engine List
Make
Type
Engine No. Built
Fowler
Agric.
Burrell Burrell
Agric. Agric.
Owner B. Hailey 3984 1924 G. F. Gilbert 4055 1924 J. T. Fensom
Garrett
Tractor
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1920
J. T. Fensom
Town Gt. Wymondley Northchurch Friars Wash, Markyate Friars Wash, Markyate
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Type Agric. Agric.
Aveling & Porter Clayton Shuttleworth Aveling & Porter
Roller
Foster Foden Burrell Burrell Marshall McLaren Burrell Burrell Super Sentinel Aveling & Porter McLaren Sentinel Sentinel Sentinel Fowler
Engine Owner Built Town No. 43560 1905 T. C. Fensom Colmworth, Beds. 3126 1910 J. T. Fensom Friars Wash, Markyate 8837 1918 D. J. Philpot Luton, Beds.
48154 1917 D. J. Philpot Luton, Beds. Agric. S. Tractor 7612 1912 B. E. George Enfield Highway, Middx. Agric. 14568 1928 P. A. Bartlett Chipperfield North Mymms Tractor 13484 1930 T. Halls Hatfield S. Tractor 3868 1921 R. Jennings 3728 1916 R. Goddard Luton, Beds. Agric. Ley Green 83901 1928 C. Smith Roller Alconbury 1837 1936 P. Coulson Tractor Tractor 3689 1915 H. J. Gilbert Bushey, Herts. Barnet 4072 1927 H. Nickolls Tractor 5644 1923 A. J. Bolton New Barnet Tractor 10677 1923 T. D. W. Petty Berkhamsted, Roller Herts. Turvey, Beds. Agric. 127 1882 J. Crawley Mill Hill 8571 1931 E. Shone Wagon Mill Hill 7954 1929 E. Shone Wagon 5407 1924 A. Winkfield Bletchley, Bucks. Wagon Ploughing Redbourn, Herts. Eng. 15139 1917 F. Pratley
Clayton & Shuttleworth Aveling & Porter Sentinel Aveling & Porter
Agric. Roller Wagon Roller
Burrell
Tractor
Fowler
Ploughing Eng. 15563 1920 M. Goodman 13138 1928 T. T. Wagon Boughtons Wagon 8590 1931 I-Itlegh Agric. 49269 1915 K. Edwards 2146 1922 A. R. Story Agric.
Foden Sentinel Marshall Allchin
Baldock, Herts. A. E. Deans C. E. Dudman Hemel Hempstead I. N. Woollett Amersham, Bucks. B. W. Harding Berkhamsted, Herts. Gt. Missenden, 3554 1914 D. Davies Bucks.
48224 11659 8448 9008
1923 1926 1931 1919
Brookman's Park Amersham Boston Wood Walton Barrowden, Rutland
Organs 46 key Chiappa Organ owned by Mr. Bert George of Enfield Highway, Middx. 89 key Gavioli Organ as fitted in Golden Galloppers, owned by Pettigrove Bros. of Princes Risborough.
THE GT. WYMONDLEY RALLY Last Whitsun the Herts. Steam Preservation Society were able to hold a rally at Gt. Wymondley by kind permission of Mr. Brian Halley. As a keen engine owner himself, Mr. Halley makes us very welcome and it is possible to run a very successful rally on this ideal site. Approximately 20,000 people attended during the course of the three days and very handsome sums were presented to several local charities. This rally was the first public event for 71 in. gauge 0-4-0 locomotive " Midge" which together with 60 yards of track and some long bogie passenger trucks gave rides to thousands. The engine, owned and built by Mr. A. T. Nicholls of Barnet, took 20 years to complete, but it now performs in a way that justifies every moment spent in its construction.
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Burrell Crane Engine No. 1876 at the Huntingdonshire County Show.
Foster No. 2163 at the Huntingdonshire County Show.
Fowler No. 15463 and Aveling & Porter Roller No. 9179 at the Madley (Herefordshire) Rally.
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Gt. Wymondley Engine List Make Type Garrett Agric. Garrett Tractor Fowler Agric. Aveling & Porter Roller Garrett Tractor Marshall Burrell
Agric. Agric.
Burrell
Agric.
Clayton & Shuttleworth Fowler Ransome, Sims & Jefferies Foden Burrell Burrell Foster Burrell Marshall McLaren Burrell Burrell Super Sentinel Aveling Porter McLaren Sentinel Sentinel Fowler Clayton & Shuttleworth Foster Foster Burrell Aveling & Porter Burrell Aveling & Porter Fowler Garrett
Engine No. 28410 33380 15466 14029 33991
Built 1910 1918 1920 1930 1921
Owner B. Hailey B. Hailey B. Hailey B. Hailey J. Fensom
Town Gt. Wymondley Gt. Wymondley Gt. Wymondley Gt. Wymondley Friars Wash, Markyate 43560 1905 T. C. Fensom Colmworth, Beds. 3126 1910 J. Fensom Friars Wash, Markyate 4055 1924 J. Fensom Friars Wash, Markyate
Agric. 48154 1917 D. Philpot Luton, Beds. Ploughing Eng. 15563 1920 M. Goodman Brookman's Park Agric. 20760 1906 R. Denman Gt. Wymondley Tractor 13484 S. Tractor 3868 Agric. 3728 Agric. 3682 Agric. 3068 Roller 83901 Tractor 1837 Tractor 3689 Tractor 4072 Tractor 5644 Roller 10677
1930 1921 1916 1908 1908 1928 1936 1915 1927 1923 1923
T. Halls R. Jennings R. Goddard D. Harrower D. Barker C. Smith P. Coulson H. J. Gilbert H. Nickolls A. J. Bolton T. Petty
North Mymms Hatfield Luton, Beds. Cockernhoe, Beds. Edgware, Middx. Ley Green Alconbury, Hunts. Bushey, Herts. Barnet, Herts. New Barnet, Herts. Berkhamsted, Herts. 127 1882 J. Crawley Turvey, Beds. 8571 1931 R. Nixon Brookman's Park 5407 1924 A. Winkfield Bletchley, Bucks.
Agric. Wagon Wagon Ploughing Eng. 15139 1917 F. Pratley Agric. Agric. Agric. Tractor
48224 14625 14568 3554
1923 1931 1928 1914
Roller 11647 Agric. 2921 S. Tractor 7612 Tractor 15629 S. Tractor 33941
1927 1907 1912 1923 1920
Redbourn, Herts.
A. E. Deans J. Joyce P. Bartlet D. Davis
Baldock, Herts. Renhold, Beds. Chipperfield, Herts. Gt. Missenden, Bucks. J. Joyce Renhold, Beds. R. Swain Puckeridge, Herts. B. E. George Enfield, Middx. A. L. Large Royston, Herts. Case Bros. Gravenhurst, Beds.
Organs 46 key Chiappa Organ, owned by Mr. Bert George of Enfield Highway, Middx. 89 key Gavioli Organ as fitted in Golden Gallopers, owned by Pettigrove Bros. of Princes Risborough. Bruder Organ, owned by A. Reed of Amersham, Bucks.
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THE HUNTS. COUNTY SHOW The Annual County Show took place at Huntingdon on Saturday, 19th June. The previous day, high winds had destroyed four marquees but luckily died down in time for the Show and fine sunny weather brought a large appreciative crowd. Burrell No. 3976 and Foster No. 2163 were making their first public appearances after re-building. The Burrell Showman's Engine No. 3973 owned and re-built by Mr. Stan Burgess must surely be one of the major re-building tasks ever attempted by an enthusiast as this Engine, some years ago, stood completely derelict and almost stripped down to bare Boiler and Firebox on three wheels. Mr. Burgess is to be congratulated not only for the fine way in which he has carried out the restoration but for having the courage and foresight to even attempt it in the first place. The Engines present were : Burrell Road Locomotive with Crane No. 1876. Reg. No. AH5366. Owned by T. B. Paisley. Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive No. 3610. Reg. No. 16857. Owned by J. Crawley. Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive No. 3912. Reg. No. C04485. Owned by W. G. Chamberlain. Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive No. 3979. Reg. No. YA9138. Owned by S. A. Burgess. Burrell Road Locomotive No. 4066. Reg. No. VF589. Owned by E. R. Deamer. Clayton & Shuttleworth Road Locomotive No. 47216. Reg. No. CT4817. Owned by E. R. Deamer. Foster Traction Engine No. 2163. Reg. No. D01945. Owned by T. B. Paisley. Foster Showman's Road Locomotive No. 14153. Reg. No. BE7221. Owned by T. B. Paisley. Fowell Traction Engine No. 92. Reg. No. CE7857. Owned by T. B. Paisley. Fowell Traction Engine No. 93. Reg. No. CE7894. Owned by I. Pottle. Fowell Traction Engine No. 97. Reg. No. CE7893. Owned by T. B. Paisley. Powell Traction Engine No. 103. Reg. No. AH5356. Owned by T. B. Paisley. Fowler Ploughing Engine No. 14383. Reg. No. NM1284. Owned by R. W. Ruff. Fowler Showman's Road Locomotive No. 15657. Reg. No. FX6661. Owned by J. Crawley. McLaren Tractor No. 1837. Reg. No. AAM801. Owned by P. B. Coulson. Marshall Traction Engine No. 69269. Reg. No. D096. Owned by K. Edwards.
THE HILTONBURY RALLY On Saturday, 24th July, at Hiltonbury, near Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, a very pleasant Rally was staged. Although only nine Engines were present the weather was fine and everybody enjoyed themselves immensely. The following Engines were present : Allchin No. 669. Garrett Tractor No. 33296 (1918). McLaren No. 1160. Wallace & Steevens Advanced Roller No. 8100 (1936). Wallace & Steevens No. 7115. Aveling & Porter 10 ton E type Roller No. 10049 (1921). Fowler Compound Ploughing Engine No. 14712. Gordon Howell's well-known Foden Tractor together with Jim Hutchens' Sentinel.
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Fowell No. 92 (1903)
at the Huntingdonshire County Show.
Fowell No. 97 (1907)
at the Huntingdonshire County Show.
Fowell No. 103 (1913)
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THE LANCASHIRE RALLY The first-ever Rally held by the newly formed Lancashire Traction Engine Club, broke even financially in spite of the weather. Days of heavy rain before the meeting turned most of the 25-acre Lowton site into a sea of mud. It took five tons of straw, a load of railway sleepers and hours of work to make the tracks passable. Because of the mud the whole programme of events involving the eleven Engines which had turned up to the meeting had to be abandoned. J. Swindlehurst and J. Dakin were unfortunately unable to enter the grounds with their engines " Rajah " and " Winnie ". The eleven engines were dragged on to the site in " bundles " of two and three by a D.8 caterpillar-tracked bulldozer. They were lined in a field, and there they stayed, with two exceptions, till the end of the meeting, when they were dragged off again. Despite these setbacks, the Rally attracted over 15,000 people on the two days it was held, Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th September. Traffic jams two miles long built up on the East Lancashire road on both days. A dedicated band of enthusiasts, led by Mr. Mason flew to the rally from Dublin and gave excellent service as engine judges. Although the meeting was not quite what they expected, they did see something new. Traction engines can dodge obstacles, play steam engine polo, push drums and burst balloons at any Steam Traction Rally, but it is not every day you get the chance to see a Burrell Showman, Garrett Tractor and a Burrell Roller gleaming, hissing and inwardly protesting, being dragged like toys through a sea of mud by the downfall of steam, a diesel tractor. The site was provided free of charge by a local farmer and engine enthusiast, Gerald Adamson. Mr. Adamson's 9 ton 1899 Foden Engine " Victoria " 6 n.h.p. ex J. & T. Peters, Glazebury, attracted interest as it is a well-known local performer. " We will try again in September, 1966, but we will have to get hold of a disused aerodrome, where the Lancashire weather and clay will not affect us like this " said Club Secretary, Douglas Russell. Winning entry in the Traction Engine section was a 12 ton ex Leyland U.D.C. 1913 5 n.h.p. Burrell Roller " Hazel " owned by D. Russell, of Maghull, Lancs. Second came an 1898 8 ton McLaren owned by P. Atherton, of Widnes, and driven by W. Fitter, of Sankey, this was the only engine which could move at all in the main arena. Third was " Cheshire Maid ", an 8 ton Foden 1928 " D " Tractor of 4 n.h.p. formerly owned by J. Hughill, of Brompton on Swale, Richmond, Yorks, and now owned by G. S. Lea, of Chelford, Macclesfield. Tom Alberts of Bolton entered two engines, as well as his 98 key Marenghi organ, " His Lordship ", a 1913 Burrell Showman and a former Silcocks Brothers Travelling Fair engine, and " Hilda ", a 5 h.p. 1913 Garrett Tractor. Another Burrell, an 8 ton 1902 6 n.h.p. machine, was entered by F. W. Goddard & Sons, of Preston. A Wallis & Steevens 1925 6 ton Advance Roller, driven from new by S. Dailey, was entered by Limmer & Trinidad Lake Asphalt Co., Liverpool. F. R. Lee's Steam Group from Parbold near Wigan brought their partially restored 1930 10 ton Fowler Roller of 8 n.h.p. Arthur Wedgewood rolled up with a Foden and though unable to enter the field carried out an excellent publicity function by displaying his legendary machine which attracted the public through the gates. The oldest engine at the Rally — " Diamond Queen " 1897 Burrell 6 n.h.p. 11 tons was entered by W. A. Briggs, Knutsford, Cheshire. Model traction engines attracted a lot of attention, especially from the children. " Diamond Queen " was a 3 in. scale model compound traction engine of 2 cwt. owned by P. H. Edwards, of Stockport, Cheshire. " Eskdale ", a 12 cwt. 1948 Fisher Tractor developing 1 n.h.p. owned by J. G. Falkingbridge, of Whitby, Yorks., was winner of the model engine section, and was highlighted by a press reporter as "Yorkshire engine coming to the rescue of Lancashire " by being the only steam propelled unit which
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could make numerous circuits of the arena without being manacled by the mud. Five thousand people came to the Rally on Saturday, when the only arena display came from Leigh's Police with their ever popular dogs, who were put through their paces scaling walls, battling through obstacle courses and " arresting" badmen. A damp and depressing Saturday for all participants ended with a barbecue in the evening. Sunday dawned fair and fine and out with the sun came the crowds, over 10,000 people crowded to the meeting, and car parks and local lanes were packed with 2,500 cars. Amongst the attractions at the rally were the fair organs, besides Tom Albert's unique 98 key Marengie, a 1904 Verbeck 46 key organ owned by F. N. Dean, Castleford, was pumping out "pop" and programmed by a computer, as announced in a loud voice by a know all " expert on seeing a music book. There was a large fair complete with big wheel, and cakewalk, a brass band, essential for providing a true old-fashioned " come-to-thefair" atmosphere, and stands set up by the Welsh Railway enthusiasts — The Wclshpool — Llanfair Light Railway Preservation Company, The Ffestiniog Railway Company and the TaI-y-llyn Railway Preservation Society and also the Fair Organ Preservation Society. A big thank you is also called for, for the excellent announcer and assistance by Mr. S. C. Butler, of South Yorkshire Traction Club. Also to all participants, helpers and the great support given by the public under almost impossible conditions. A non-stop miniature railway service was maintained by one of our members, Mr. Mercer, whose stalwart efforts gave great pleasure to the younger LD.W.R. generation.
THE LINCOLN RALLY The North Hykeham Memorial and Playing Fields Association. The Lincolnshire Steam Engine Preservation Society and The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (Lincoln Branch) staged the seventh annual traction engine rally on another new site at North Hykeham on Saturday and Sunday, 12th and 13th June. As is a practice for Lincoln rallies the event was opened by another famous radio and television personality which in this instance was Richard Hearne — " Mr. Pastry " — who entered into the spirit of it right from the start. Once again the rally proved quite popular with the general public, and the weather was reasonably good even though it was not as nice as it has been for the rallies held at North Hykeham on some occasions. Plenty of engines were to be seen, and they were of varied makes, types and sizes. One engine — John Conner's Fowler road loco. No. 15462 " Belle of the Wolds " — arrived only on the Saturday evening, but it came under its own steam. Incidentally, this engine has had such names as "Cheltonia ", "Ely " and " Farmer's Friend " prior to bein; re-named " Belle of the Wolds ". There were the usual ring events, plus additional items such as the demonstration by trained Alsatian dogs, etc., which thus gave a welcome rest for the engine crews who always seem kept hard at it with entertaining the crowds. " All the fun of the fair" had the three-abreast set of Galloping Horses belonging to the Screeton Brothers in attendance, and again its grand organ was a treat to the many admirers of " live" music. Harry Lee also attended with his Savage-built Steam Yachts, complete with its 46 key Chiappa organ, and there was also Harry Bishton's Cake Walk which also featured a fair organ. There was another old-time ride known as " The Mat ", and a pioneer of novelty rides in the form of The Whip. Also present was the 87 key Gavioli fair organ of Robinsons, driven by his Burrell road loco. " The Bailie". This, and a showman-type Foster tractor were the only engines of this kind at the rally. There were, however, a few road locomotives, numerous general purpose engines, some steam tractors, steam wagons, steam rollers, portables — and a steam fire engine and a couple of threshing boxes. Models, too, were featured, and one made of wood (the work of G. G. Taylor, Misterton, Notts.) has the " rocking motion " of its full-sized counterpart when it is running with the belt on! Numerous stands by the various preservation societies seemed to be well liked by the visitors, and the very beautiful paintings and photographs on some of them are an attraction themselves. J.W.
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THE MADLEY RALLY A rally was held on Easter Monday at Madley (.Herefordshire) aerodrome in aid of various local charities. The organisers were almost overwhelmed by an enormous crowd, and a continuous easterly gale which made conditions most unpleasant for everyone. However, in spite of the excessive cold the following engines were in attendance : *Burrell 5 n.h.p. Road Loco. No. 3917. R. C. J. Wilcox, Stroud. *Aveling & Porter Tractor converted to Roller No. 9179. J. C. Yeomans, Peterchurch. *Fowler Compound Road Roller No. 22596. David Webster, Ludlow. Burrell S.C.C. Engine No. 3399. E. J. Lawrence, Malvern. *Sentinel Wagon No. 9192. G. B. King, Bristol. *Garrett G.P. Engine No. 33442. R. F. Jackson, Newent. Fowler 7 n.h.p. Road Loco. No. 15463. Robt. Wynn & Sons, Ltd., Newport. *Fowler Compound Road Roller No. 13453. S. Philp, Peterchurch. Ransome, Sims & Jefferies Portable No. 20539. T. Henderson, Hay-onWye. • Denotes that the engine came to the rally under her own power. The number of engines so doing was most gratifying and special mention should be made of Burrell No. 3917 who covered a round trip of 100 miles. A consolation prize should have been awarded to A. & P. No. 9179 who had the misfortune to " drop her plug " half a mile from the showground, and yet despite this arrived in time to take part in the events. Besides the life-size engines, were three working model traction engines made from scrap and owned by Mr. L. Davies of Leominster. A further attraction was the old-time Threshing Demonstration, in which the Ransome's Portable powered a Wantage Drum No. 1351 built in 1885. This was operated by veteran engine owner and driver, Mr. Morris Price of Radnorshire, whose age equals that of the thresher! Mr. Michael Salmon gave a most informative commentary, which the gale and an inefficient loudspeaker attempted to nullify. Strenuous attempts were made to get hold of an organ but unfortunately none was forthcoming. In spite of all handicaps a nett profit of £180 resulted.
THE MARKET BOS WORTH RALLY The Mai ket Bosworth Rally took place at Cadebury on Saturday and Sunday, 21st and 22nd August, and was organised under the leadership of the steam Padre the Reverend E. R. Boston, M.A. The weather on the Saturday was wet and blustery with the occasional sunny period, whilst Sunday was fine throughout. A Religious Service was held from the platform of Messrs. Screetons Gallopers on the Sunday with the Hymns being played on Mr. D. Robinson's 89 Key Gavioli Organ. The service was conducted by the Reverend E. R. Boston with the address being given by the Venerable R. Barkley-Cole, Archdeacon of Leicester. The following Engines were present : Aveling & Porter Roller No. 5163. Built 1903. Owned by the Reverend E. R. Boston. Foster Traction Engine No. 14539. Reg. No. FE9179. Built 1927. Owned by the Reverend E. R. Boston. Ransome, Sims & Jefferies Traction Engine No. 42035. Reg. No. ANG193. Built 1932. Owned by J. Vernon, of Newbold. Fowler Traction Engine No. 12761. Reg. No. 379TR0. Built 1911. Owned by C. Sansome, of Hinckley. Thorneycroft Steam Wagon. Reg. No. ADI15. Built 1900. Owned by Messrs. Phipps Northampton Brewery. Clayton & Shuttleworth Traction Engine No. 44103. Built 1911. Reg. No. AL9343. Owned by J. T. Beeby, of Rempstone. Ransome, Sims & Jefferies Traction Engine No. 42036. Built 1932. Rcg. No. TL2336. Owned by A. E. Sage, of Leicester.
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STEAMING Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 9267. Built 1918. Reg. No. KE1290. Owned by G. Henton & Son, of Norton-Juxta-Twycross. Fowler Roller No. 15698. Reg, No. BV6179. Built 1924. Owned by L. V. Nelson, of Solihull. Alchin Traction Engine No. 1105. Reg. No. FP1024. Built 1890. Owned by C. Grice, of Old Dalby. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 2018. Reg. No. NR13. Built 1884. Owned by J. Barnett and G. Harrison, of Wymeswold. Ruston Proctor Traction Engine No. 35501. Reg. No. BE7438. Built 1911. Owned by J. F. Stubbing, of Nottingham. Marshall Roller No. 76796. Reg. No. F01326. Built 1923. Owned by K. H. Hubbard, of Hathern. Foden Wagon No. 848. Reg. No. DD4894. Built 1904. Owned by R. G. Snondon, of Solihull. Fowler Traction Engine No. 14600. Reg. No. H05590. Built 1915. Owned by J. E. Ford, of Market I larborough. Sentinel Steam Wagon No. 8884. Rcg, No. TJ3319. Built 1933. Owned by A. Williamson, of Endon. Foden Tractor No. 13196. Reg. No. GC5832. Built 1928. Owned by P. Van Houten, of Hathern. Ruston & Hornsby Traction Engine No. 115100. Reg. No. D02953. Owned by J. Swingler, of Kegworth. Clayton & Shuttleworth Traction Engine No. 48162. Reg. No. CT8260. Built 1926. Owned by J. W. Hebdon, of Spilsby, Lines. Sentinel Steam Wagon No. 8448. Reg. No. UX8724. Built 1931. Owned by I. N. Wollett, of Amersham, Bucks. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 10372. Reg. No. ME5769. Built 1922. Owned by J. Holman, of Burton Ovary. Foden Steam Wagon No. 5218. Reg. No. M7287. Built 1914. Owned by A. Wedgewood, of Blackpool. Garrett Tractor. Owned by A. Tingay, of Atherstone. Garrett Tractor No. 33991. Reg. No. FK1300. Built 1921. Owned by J. T. Fensom, of Flamstead.
THE NORTH HYKEHAM RALLY A crowd of 24,000 covering the two days, attended the North Hykeham Rally this year on the 12th and 13th June. The rally was opened at 2.30 p.m. on the Saturday by Richard Hearne (Mr. Pastry) when he arrived in the ring aboard Mr. .1. W. Hebden's Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 48162 (Reg. No. CT8260). After his opening address be toured the ring leading the grand parade, and later visited as many corners and departments of the rally as possible. There was a good engine attendance although several would-be entrants were unable to attend. This was compensated for by a number of late arrivals whom we were pleased to welcome to the rally, amongst them being the well-known Fearnley family from Castleford who came in force bringing the Fowler Tractor " Pandora" No. 144 and the Sentinel Wagon No. 1465 (Reg. No. AW3321). Another Sentinel Wagon, owned by Mr. G. Ashton of Brotherton, No. 9308 (Reg. No, DDC838) of 1937 attended, and Mr. Richard Nixon of Brookman's Park arrived with his 1931 Sentinel No. 8571 (Reg. No. RF6482). Mr. Roger Reynolds of Ranskill presented his Russian type Fowler No. 14910 (Reg. No. CT9092) and the Selby Bros. of Epworth showed the Marshall 7 n.h.p. GPT No. 79441 (Reg. No. R34677) now on rubbers. Mr. A. L. Dawson of Alford presented his newly purchased Aveling & Porter 10 ton Roller No. 6343 (Reg. No. BE7814). Larry is better known as the driver on the Aveling & Porter 12 ton Roller No. 11793 owned by Mr. I. W. Hebden of Little Steeping and has previously appeared at rallies performing this duty. Mr. R. Pumfrcy of Aldeburgh showed his Ruston Proctor GPT No. 50278 (Reg. No. CE7949). This engine is, of course, well known in the East Anglian area, but it has only appeared once before at North Hykeham.
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The weather during the two days of the rally was good which meant that ring events were able to go on unimpaired. One of the events of particular interest being a " Setting to the Drum " competition. The drums in this case being a pair of 54 in. Fosters, kindly loaned by Mr. W. B. Dawson of Bicker. The water supply was furnished by Mr. Liversidge with his Sentinel Tanker No. 8992 (Reg. No. TJ4148), so an adequate supply was assured. Mr. Harry Lee of Bradford was attending at the Fun Fair section with his well-known Twin Steam Yachts, " Shamrock " and " Columbia " and Messrs. Screeton Bros. were presenting their newly acquired Three Abreast Gallopers (ex Percy Sheeran). The engine line-up was as follows : No. Type Owner 3334 P. S. Robinson & Son, Heighington. Burrell, Showman's Foster Showman's Tractor 14639 H. Epton & Sons, New Bolingbroke. 3257 F. Jackson, Bawtry. Burrell Road Loco. 1421 J. Blagg, Whitwell. McLaren Road Loco. 15323 J. Reynolds, Tickhill. Fowler Road Loco. 14910 R. Reynolds, Ranskill. Fowler 15462 R. E. Conner & Sons, Bridlington. Fowler Road Loco. 45689 H. H. Smith, Old Leake. Marshall GPT Clayton & Shuttleworth GPT 44103 J. F. Beeby, Rernpstone. 61880 F. Strange, Brigg. Marshall OPT 50278 R. Pumfrey, Aldeburgh. Ruston & Proctor GPT 14410 K. Wright, Lincoln. Foster GPT 115100 J. Swingler, Keyworlh. Ruston & Hornsby GPT Clayton & Shuttleworth GPT 48162 J. W. Hebden, Little Steeping. 42675 R. E. M. Booty, South Ferriby. Robey GPT 79441 Selby Bros., Epworth. Marshall OPT 13031 C. A. Parker, Lincoln. Foster Tractor 33295 J. E. Conner & Sons, Bridlington. Garrett Tractor 14406 A. Fearnby, Castleford. Fowler Tractor 7527 Stores Bros., Welby. Sentinel (Super) Tractor 12364 H. Parkin, Cutsyke, Yorks. Foden Wagon 13120 W. Fearnley, Castleford. Foden Wagon 8590 R. J. Heugh, Boston. Sentinel Wagon 1465 R. Fearnley, Castleford. Sentinel Wagon 8571 R. Nixon, Brookman's Park. Sentinel Wagon 8992 G. E. Liversidge, Doncaster. Sentinel Wagon 9308 G. Ashton, Brotherton. Sentinel Wagon 8956 J. Beeby, Rempstone. Aveling & Porter Roller 7539 J. H. Smith, Old Leake. Wallis & Steevens Roller 10590 F. Clements, North Hykeham. Aveling & Porter Roller 10695 K. H. Langdale, Nottingham. Aveling & Porter Roller 10556 Stores Bros., Welby. Aveling & Porter Roller 7939 F. A. Smith, Kirton Holme. Wallis & Steevens Roller 86104 H. H. Gurnhill, Saxilby. Marshall Roller 18640 D. H. Yarnell, Navenby. Fowler Roller 6343 A. L. Dawson, Willoughby. Aveling & Porter Roller Ruston & Hornsby Portable 175037 Messrs. A. G. Knight & Son, Great Walker Centre Engine 5 Casterton. 14737 E. Riggall, Mawthorpe. Foster Portable Merryweather Steam Fire 2691 C. Hutchinson, Nottingham. Engine E. Riggall, Mawthorpe. Robey Threshing Drum W. B. Dawson, Bicker. 2 Foster Threshing Drums P. S. Robinson & Son, Heighington. 89 Key Gavioli Organ F. M. Dean, Castleford. Verheek Organ W. B. Dawson, Bicker. 46 Key Chiappa Organ L. D. Hadfield, Sheffield. 46 Keyless Chiappa Organ Mrs. I. M. Riggall, Mawthorpe. Busker Hand Organ
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Only two engines of Showmans' type were on show, these being Messrs, H. Epton & Son's Foster Tractor No. 14639 (Reg. No. 338) and Dan Robinson's Burrell " The Bailie" No. 334 (Reg. No. GA2168) which was appearing along with the 89 key Gavioli Organ owned by the Robinson family, for which it was supplying power. Other fair organs were shown by Mr. N. Dean of Castleford, a 60-year-old Verbeek instrument, Mr. W. B. Dawson of Bicker showing his 46 key Chiappa, Mr. L. D. Hadfield of Sheffield with a 46 keyless Chiappa and Mrs. J. M. Riggall's Hand Organ. Among the GPT engines there are several owners now turning to the fitting of rubber tyres and two Marshalls, Mr. H. H. Smith's " Dorothy " No. 45689 (Reg. No. 11T6525) and Messrs. Selby Bros.' No. 79441 are notable among them. Incidentally as Hykeham Rally follows Carrington by a fortnight and many owners appear at both events, the intervening period shows a lot of activity on the roads. One of the most heart-warming being Mr. H. H. Smith's Marshall " Dorothy " pulling Mr. E. Riggall's Robey Drum and Hayes Elevator. A sight once so common and now very rare indeed, although the forty mites would be an unusually long trip for a set of threshing tackle in the old days. F.S.
THE NOSTELL PRIORY RALLY Ryhill and Nostell Joint Committee held a Steam Traction Engine Rally and display of veteran cars and motor cycles at Nostell Priory, near wakefield, on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th June, by kind permission of Lord and Lady St. Oswald. Proceeds were for Ryhill and Wragby churches. Actually, this is the third Rally to be organised by Mr. W. L. Thorpe, for the first took place on land near Wintersett in 1963, while last year the event was staged in these famous grounds. Although there was no rain during the Saturday afternoon the weather was rather mixed. Sometimes it was warm and sunny, but at other times there was an overcast sky and cold strong winds. The attendance on the Saturday was by no means large, for there were quite a few counter attractions, the most important being the Miners' Gala at nearby Barnsley. The people were late turning up on Saturday so the opening was delayed for a while. The grand parade opened the proceedings and then followed the usual ring events. Commentary was by Mr. Stan C. Butler who is conversant with the various makes and types of Engines and besides describing the various entrants he frequently mentioned the supporting attractions. The model tent showed a varied collection of exhibits, including G. G, Taylor's Foster Showman's Road Loco. and Gavioli Fair Organ; Arthur Marsden's scale model singleA. crank-compound Burrell; E. Burley's general purpose engine Walker's showman-type road loco; Cole's Foden steam wagon; B, Dew's partly-finished showmans engine Barrops 12-section Gallopers (and Gavioli Organ) in the course of construction; models of various engines. Showland was represented with Ashley's steam-driven Galloping Horses, complete with Barrel trumpet Organ; Bob Turvill's new " Peacemaker " roundabout and candy-floss; Joe C. Carr's juvenile roundabout; Charlie Brown's swings and hoop-las, etc.; Tom Ward's toys and novelties; and John Birmingham's guess-your-weight and other popular pastimes. Incidentally, worthy of mention is the fact that the steam-driven roundabout is a 14-section ride. Favourable weather prevailed on Sunday. Although the people seemed a little late in turning up, they certainly came. There was a constant flow throughout the afternoon and even by 5 o'clock there were some arrivals. There was the usual service to begin with and then followed the grand parade and the usual ring events. A display of model aircraft seemed particularly welcome with the youngsters, but it afforded a welcome break for the engine crews. Music by one of the local colliery bands seemed something entirely new for the young folk, but the older generation seemed to enjoy it immensely.
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THE TRANSPORT TRUST Press Statement No. 2 Autumn, 1965. How many historic road vehicles, locomotives, traction engines, tramcars, trolley buses, aircraft, etc., are preserved in this country? The Transport Trust is launching a nation-wide survey to ascertain the extent to which examples of Britain's transport. heritage have been securid for future generations. This non-profit making organisation was recently set up by representatives of various preservation societies with the aims of promoting the permanent preservation for the benefit of the nation of : 1. Transport relics of historical at technical interest. 2. Books, drawings, films and photographs of all forms of transport by road, rail, water and air. The census will not only show how much is being preserved but also what omissions exist. This will focus attention on the need to concentrate the limited money and restoration effort available on rare and significant items showing the evolution of the various modes of transport. The Transport Trust is contacting transport museums, preservation societies, one make car registers, etc., to seek their co-operation. Any member of the public who is preserving an historic vehicle which he feels should be considered, and the secretary of any preservation society not yet contacted, is asked to assist by sending to the Trust for copies of the simple questionnaire. These may be obtained together with further information on the Transport Trust, if required, from the Secretary ; J. T. Webb, Esq., 80 Basingbourne Road, Fleet, Hants.
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Wallis & Steevens Tractor No. 7871 at the Peterborough Rally.
Burrell Road Locomotive No. 4066 at the Peterborough Rally.
Burrell Showman's Engine No. 3912 " Dragon" at the Peterborough Rally.
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THE PETERBOROUGH RALLY On Saturday, 15th May, 1965, there was a Rally of Traction Engines at Peterborough Trades Exhibition which was organised in conjunction with the National Dairy Council. This was the first time that a Traction Engine Rally had been held actually in Peterborough and it was extremely well supported. Originally it was the intention of the organisers to have only a few Engines but the interest that had been aroused caused the organisers to extend the entries and altogether there were 12. Engines and 2 Organs. The usual Rally type of events took place and below is a list of the entries. 1. Burrell Road Locomotive No. 4066. 5 h.p. Compound. Built 1927. Owned by E. R. Deamer. 2. Clayton & Shuttleworth Road Locomotive No. 47216. 7 h.p. Built 1915. Owned by E. R. Deamer. 3. Burrell Showmans Engine No. 3912. " Dragon." 8 h.p. Built 1922. Reg. No. C04485. Owned by W. G. Chamberlain, of Farcet, Peterborough. 4. McLaren Traction Engine No. 1837. Built 1936. Reg. No. AAM801. Owned by P. B. Coulson, of Alconbury. 5. Ransome, Sims & Jefferies Traction Engine No. 37087. 6 n.h.p. Built 1926. Reg. No. FP1754. Owned by T. A. Hinch, of Little Casterton, Stamford. 6. Marshall Traction Engine No. 69269. Built 1914. Reg. No. D096. Owned by K. Edwards, of Woodwalton, Hunts. 7. Clayton & Shuttleworth Engine No. 47015. 8 h.p. Built 1915. Owned by W. H. Fowler, of Holbeach Drove, Nr. Spalding. 8. Aveling Barford Steam Roller No. AG757. Built 1946. Reg. No. FRM960. Owned by Messrs. A. Waling & Sons of Wisbech. 9. Garrett Steam Locomotive No. 33782. Built 1919. 4 h.p. Owned by Sears Bros. Ltd., of Manea, Nr. March, 10. Wallis & Steevens Traction Engine No. 7871. Built 1926. Reg. No. MK2826. Owned by C. W. Brett, of Wisbech. 11. Fowler Steam Roller. Makers No. 17482. Reg. No. XCE948. Built 1929. Owned by R. Baxter & Son, of Eye Green. 12. Burrell Single Crank Comp. Engine. Built 1902. Owned by R. Pratt, of Long Sutton. 13. 89 Key Gavioli Organ. Owned by W. G. Chamberlain, of Farcet, Peterborough. 14. 46 Key Belgian Organ. Owned by C. W. Brett, of Wisbech.
THE REMPSTONE RALLY Premier and oldest of all traction engine rallies in the Midlands the Rempstone Rally was held at Ling Farm, Rempstone, near Loughborough, Leics., on Saturday and Sunday, 3rd and 4th July. As on former occasions veteran and vintage cars and motor cycles were also featured. Proceeds at the Rempstone rallies are in aid of the Royal Institution for the Blind, and the organiser is John Beeby who has always been associated with traction engines. The weather was reasonably good, and especially so on the Sunday when large crowds turned up to see a really good programme of events. The well-got-up official programmes gave a comprehensive detailed list of the various entrants, and among them was a single-cylinder ploughing engine from the Beeby stable dating back to 1886. The three showman-type engines were all by the Thetford firm of Charles Burrell & Sons Ltd., and one of them - "Lady Pride of
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Owner J. Holman, Burton Overy. A. L. Dawson, Alford. J. Wood & Son, Wymeswold. A. G. Knight & Son, Gt. Casterton, Stamford. A. G. Knight & Son, Gt. Casterton, Stamford.
The following organs were also present: P. S. Robinson, Heighington. 89 Key Gavioli, built 1895 G. R. Dawson & Sons, Blicker. 46 Key Chiappa E. Riggall & Son, Alford. Busker's, Hand-operated J. D. Hadfield, Sheffield, 6. 46 Keyless Chiappa J. D. Hadfield, Sheffield, 6. 36 Key Verelto Barrel J. D. Hadfield, Sheffield, 6. Ancient Street Piano Screeton Bros., Lincs. 89 Key Gavioli H. Lea, Bradford. Steam Yachts P. Effield, Coningsby. Barrel N. Dean, Castleford. 46 Key Verbeck Fairground
THE ROSS-ON-WYE RALLY This rally, though a small one, as indeed were all the others when they first started, was opened by Arthur Napper of Appleford ; and in spite of the small number of engines present was a very satisfactory one for the organisers. The engines present were as listed below: Richard Hornsby 8 h.p. S.C. S.V. No. 5996 of 1889, owned by D. C. Hackett, Bridstow. Wallis & Steevens 3 ton Tractor No. 2811 of 1905, owned by D. C. Hackett, Bridstow. Garrett 7 h.p. Traction of 1919, owned by R. Jackson, Kilcot. Aveling & Porter 6 ton Roller of 1895, owned by N. S. L. Llewellyn of Ross. Foster 7 h.p. Traction of 1912, owned by R. C. J. Wilcox of Stonehouse. Marshall 8 h.p. Portable Engine No. 8839 of 1881, owned by D. C. Hackett. Clayton & Shuttleworth Portable Engine of 1915, owned by Messrs. Morgan and Ryland, Glenstone. It is now hoped to form a club in this area of Herefordshire and to hold a similar event next year. Since the last issue of Steaming the writer has saved from destruction the Wallis " Advance " No. 8112 previously mentioned in the notes as being in the ownership of Pontypridd U.D.C., she has been brought home to St. Mellons and given a good clean up and a coat of grey primer and is currently advertised for sale in this issue. The other Wallis " Advance " No. 8070 owned by the writer is now running perfectly following a complete overhaul of the valve gear and is now due for smokebox and third shaft repairs during the coming winter. It will if all goes well be ready for the rallies next year and will be out again after some I.J. five years of inactivity.
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THE SOMERSET TRACTION ENGINE RALLY This year, Somerset's " ever-glorious " rally weather made a very definite break with tradition. True, the morning was dry, and a large crowd had gathered for this, the club's tenth rally, but just as the parade was due to begin, a very violent storm swept the area for about half an hour, and just about topped up the water-level of the field. The parade was carried through with difficulty, and an obstacle was attempted, but this was a day when steam did not reign supreme, as a high proportion of engines had to be helped out by tractor. The Wallis " Simplicity " Roller trundled about unaided however, which caused much amusement to club members. Thereafter, most of the crews had to be manually helped up and out on to the road through nine inches of good Somerset mud. Special mention must be made of Mr. Bill Tout, who with his large Marshall Tractor pulled out all the engines, lorries, low loaders, etc., working late into Saturday evening, and most of Sunday morning. However, most people, although they may not all admit it, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Now to engines. Newcomers were Burrell Scenic " Quo Vadis " No. 3938, very beautifully restored by Mr. Hine, but remaining on her low loader outside the field, and Marshall Agricultural No. 23368 which the Devon Club sent up. Those who had seen this engine a year or so ago at Upton Pyne just could not believe their eyes. Burrell Showman's Tractor No. 3192., reappeared with new tender, firebox, smokebox, tube-plate, etc., and very nice she looked. Otherwise the mixture was much as before. Most of the engines mentioned last year as being stripped down are still, as yet not fully dressed. When one comes to think of it, there are probably more engines lying derelict, idle and being restored in Somerset, than in most other counties of Great Britain. Engine List Burrell Scenic Showman No. 3938 " Quo Vadis ". E. C. Hine, Shaftesbury. Burrell Showman No. 3711 " King of the Belgians ". D. Chappell, W. Buckland. Burrell Showman's Tractor " St. Bernard " No. 3192. J. Gilbey, Yeovil. Fowler Showman's Tractor " Firefly " No. 14798. W. G. Hawkins, St. Issey. Fowler Showman " Iron Maiden " No. 15657. W. G. Hawkins, St. Issey. Wallis & Steevens Light Road Loco. No. 7801. M. Loader, Bournemouth. Burrell General Purpose No. 2767 S.C.C. J. Chappell, Wembdon, Bridgwater. Burrell General Purpose No. 3368 D,C.C. D. Chappell, W. Buckland. Marshall General Purpose No. 23368 S.C. B. Musworthy, Rapsopp, Devon. Foden D Type Tractor No. 13444. J. Chappell, Wembdon, and R. Smith, Cross. Foden Tractor No. 13454. G. J. Lynch, Newton Tracey. Burrell Roller No. 3956 S.C. Burrell Rutty Scanifier. D. Chappell, W. Buckland. Wallis & Steevens " Simplicity " Roller No. 7382. D. Betty, Wembdon. Aveling & Porter Roller. W. W. Buncombe, Highbridge. K.M.V. Aveling & Porter Roller. W W. Buncombe, Highbridge.
THE STAMFORD RALLY The Stamford Rally this year took place at Borderville on the outskirts of Stamford, on Saturday, 26th June and Sunday, 27th June. This Rally is normally held at Burghley Park. Whilst the new area was not encompassed by trees, many people thought it more suitable for a Traction Engine Rally. The event was blessed with fine weather on both days, with the result that there was a good attendance. To this Rally goes the honour of putting on the first Organ Rally, there being 13 organs entered, 12 of which were present.
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The following engines were present: Owner No. Type Ruston & Hornsby Agric. 161250 A. G. Knight, Stamford. Ruston & Hornsby Portable 175037 A. G. Knight, Stamford. A. G. Knight, Stamford. Walker Ransome Sims & Jefferies 37087 T. A. Hinch, Stamford. Agric. 29330 F. B. Gibbons, Market Deeping. Robey Agric. 8590 R. J. Bough, Boston. Sentinel DG6 2146 R. A. Story, Barrowden. Allchin Agric. 3126 J. T. Fensom, Flamstead. Burrell Agric. 43560 T. C. Fensom, Bedford. Marshall Agric. 7939 F. Smith, Kirton Holme. Wallis & Steevens Roller 1105 C. Grice, Old Dalby. Allchin Agric. Clayton & Shuttleworth 48162 J. W. Hebden, Little Steeping. Agric. 11793 J. W. Hebden, Little Steeping. Aveling & Porter Roller 13196 P. Van Houten, Hathern. Foden Tractor 2479 R. Pratt, Long Sutton. Burrell Agric. 44836 J. Cade, Spalding. Ruston Proctor Agric. Clayton & Shuttleworth 44103 J. T. Beeby, Rempstone. Agric. Clayton & Shuttleworth 47015 W. H. & L. Fowler, Holbeach Drove. Agric. 62969 K. Edwards, Wood Walton. Marshall Agric. 1837 P. B. Coulson, Alconbury. McLaren Tractor 93 I. Pottle, St. Neots. Powell Agric. AG757 A. Waling, Wisbech. Aveling Barford Roller 2691 C. Hutchinson, Nottingham. Merryweather Fire Engine Wallis & Steevens 7871 C. W. Brett, Guyhirne. Showman's 14066 H. Epton. Foster Showman's 334 D. Robinson, Heighington. Burrell Showman's 3093 W. H. Dorman, Bunny. Burrell Showman's 3912 W. G. Chamberlain, Farcet. Burrell Showman's 14153 T. B. Paisley, Holywell. Foster Showman's 2625 R. Baxter, Peterborough. Burrell Showman's 15657 J. Crawley, Bedford. Fowler Showman's 3610 J. Crawley, Bedford. Burrell Showman's Also the following organs: 46 Key Organ of Belgian origin 89 Key Gavioli, built 1904 46 Key Verbeck 89 Key Marenghi, built 1912 46 Key Chiappa 46 Keyless Chiappa, built 1890 89 Key Gavioli 59 Key Gavioli, built 1906 89 Key Gavioli, built 1895 46 Keyless Chiappa, built 1925 46 Key Chiappa 89 Key Marenghi
Preserved by C. W. Brett, Wisbech. Preserved by W. Chamberlain, Farcet. Preserved by N. Dean, Castleford. Preserved by H. Epton & Son, New Bolingbroke. Preserved by B. E. George, Enfield. Preserved by J. G. Hadfield, Sheffield. Preserved by A. B. Mason, Kings Lynn. Preserved by D. W. Plumb, Peterborough. Preserved by D. A. Robinson, Heighington. Preserved by F. Waling, Wisbech. Now at work with Hary Lee. Preserved by Messrs. Screeton Bros.
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THE WADWORTH RALLY The South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club held their third annual rally in the grounds of Wilsic Hall Hotel, Wadworth, near Doncaster, on Saturday and Sunday, 22nd and 23rd May. This was the opening event of the season in this part of the country, and except for a heavy shower just before closing on Sunday the weather was reasonably good even though it was on the cold side. A well varied collection of engines attended, but not one of steam plough type. Three showman-type engines were of different makes and sizes. Biggest was the 65 b.h.p. Foster No. 14632 "Success " belonging to A. C, Byass and Son, while the smallest was the 5 h.p., 3-speed Burrell No. 3849 " Marshal Foch" owned by T. 0. Hunt and Son. The " go-between" engine was E, & E, M. Meadowcroft's Fowler No. 14948 "Prince of Wales ". Steam tractors featured such well known makes as Fowler, Aveling & Porter, Garrett and Robe), — while there was also one of the few surviving Mann products. General purpose engines were well to the fore, as were also steam wagons even -though they comprised only the products of Foden and Sentinel. Ernest Liversidge's Sentinel No. 8992 "Prince" was converted to a tanker a few years ago by its owner, and as it is used for ferrying supplies ❑f water to the numerous engines it is kept hard at work throughout the whole of its time at a rally. Little wonder it is eagerly sought after by rally promoters? Also present were a few road locomotives, and a very well varied collection of steam rollers including Aveling & Port3r, Fowler, Marshall and Burrell. The old-time fun fair proved a highlight as it featured Harry Lee's steam-driven " Shamrock " and " Columbia " Yachts which came out new for King's Lynn (Norfolk) Mart in February, 1900. Opening for the first time since being acquired for preservation were Screeton Bros'. Golden Gallopers, and another old-timer was the Cake Walk of Harry Bishton. All three of these rides had music supplied by the traditional fair organ — a very rare sight these days. A few organs in preservation were also present, the largest of them being Charles Byass's 89 key Gavioli. On view was the "meals on wheels" Minivan which this go-ahead club presented to Doncaster Rural District Council following last year's successful rally at Wilsic. A short service by the Vicar of Wadworth on the Sunday preceding the grand parade had music supplied by A. C. Byass's fair organ for which his Foster "Success" created light I.W. and power,
FOR PRESERVATION When I drove a van for a well-known film of millers, the day dawned when I had a load of flour for an equally well-known firm of wholesale grocers. On arriving at the warehouse. I found that it was just on the dinner-hour and I was advised to get my own meal at the bus company's canteen opposite. On entering the building I was confronted by a door with the enigmatic word " Gentlemen" written on it. With visions of tall hats amid the gaiety of Ascot, tall hats amid the red coats, white breeches and black habits of the Quorn, tall hats in Eton High Street on the 4th of June, tall hats in Throgmorton Street—somehow the word " Gentlemen " always conjures up a vision of tall hats in their various applications—I opened the door, and there was a water-closet. The mourners placed their tall hats respectfully on their heads and departed, leaving me to find reality in a copy of The Motor Cycle hanging from a rail by a loop of string threaded through one corner, As, in my younger days. I had been an ardent motor cyclist and Had read this periodical from cover to cover each week, I took it down and glanced through it. While thus engaged in a welter of nostalgia I was jerked back to current times by a very nice picture of a single crank compound driving a thresher drum. After I had enjoyed the picture to the full I found a guilty scheme forming in my mind to tear out the page and keep the picture—after all, it was a very old copy of the magazine—when suddenly, like a refreshing plunge on a hot day, my conscience was soothed by the realisation that the paper had been hung there with the very idea that pages should be torn out of it. And thus did I save a very nice picture of a very nice engine in a very nice setting from a fate far worse than death. BRONCO BERT
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THE WEST OF ENGLAND RALLY The tenth rally of the West of England Steam Engine Society was held at Sinns Barton, Redruth, on 21st August. Apart from a couple of showers early in the proceedings the weather was favourable and, considering what a very wet. summer we had, we were lucky. About ten thousand people were present, many from far away. Among them we were very pleased to have the General Secretary of the N.T.E.C., Mr. Fillmore, and also Mr. F. H. Gifford from Skegness. Mr. GiIlford has attended every W. of England rally since 1959 except last year when he was having hospital treatment for his sight. We are all very glad to know that he can now see much better than he has for many years. The opener this year was Mr. Denis Folwell, " Jack Archer " of B.B.C. fame. The Grand Parade was rearranged to take up less time and was immediately followed by a parade of veteran and vintage cars and motor cycles. The usual events were held including the balancing of engines on a see-saw but the event which caused most enjoyment was a tug-o'-war between an engine and men from the ringside. Three strong ropes were attached to the back of " Cornish Maid " and many men pulled until the engine was drawn backwards. " Trevithick " then replaced the Burrell but with the same result and lastly the big McLaren had a go. Estimates of the number of men pulling varied between two and four hundred but they did succeed in moving the McLaren backwards. If the ground had been dry no doubt a much bigger man-power force would have been necessary. Last year the tug-o'-war was attempted but the strongest rope then available snapped and the crowd of pullers fell backwards to the great amusement of the onlookers. It would be interesting to know just how many men were required to move the plougher on a dry field, so let us hope for fine weather next year. Two large organs were playing during the afternoon, as usual " Gladiator " powered Messrs. Anderton and Rowland's organ and a welcome newcomer was the one restored from scrap by Mr. Jones from St. Issey. This was powered by " The Iron Maiden ", recently acquired by Mr. G. Hawkins. The two outfits were at opposite ends of the rally field and each had a large crowd of admirers throughout the afternoon. Another closely-packed group surrounded Mr. S. W. Pearse's two large model engines and his half-scale threshing machine which was being driven by the larger model " Speciality ". The expert way in which Mr. Pearse's 12-years-old son, Michael, handled the engines when he drove them up a ramp and into very confined spaces on the transporting lorry was well worth seeing. A tent containing many fine models was arranged by the Perranporth and District Model Engineering Society and this was greatly appreciated. Another innovation was a display of old agricultural implements collected and shown by Mr. R. Morse who was also responsible for the lion's share of arranging the whole rally layout, transport, field entrances, etc. Engines attending their first rally at Redruth included " The Iron Maiden " (Fowler No. 15657), Armstrong-Whitworth 10 ton, Compound Roller No. 10R19, (Reg. No. FJ2795), A. & P. Tractor No. 6093, (Reg. No. D2800) and Burell D.C.C. No. 3794, (Reg. No. TA2130). Of these the first is already so well known as to need no further description here. The Armstrong-Whitworth is a piston-valve engine of 6 n.h.p. and actually weighs nearly 15 tons. Supplied new in 1923 to Exeter City Council, she was painted in that Council's blue livery, and her present owner, Mr. J. Luxton of St. Agnes has restored her to the original colouring, and also embellished her with Exeter City's Coat of Arms transfers. From 1948 until acquired by her present owner, she belonged to Messrs. R. Dingle & Sons. A very extensive overhaul has been carried out by Mr. Luxton and his helpers, and a most unusual roller has been saved. The A. & P. Tractor was for a time at Alton Towers, later in Durham and was recently purchased by Mr. Sleeman of Quintrell Downs, Newquay, who has carried out a lot of improvements and additions. Burrell No. 3794 "Defiant", owned by Mr. H. C. Stenner of South Mahon Road, Umberleigh, was transported to Redruth at the expense of the Devon Traction Engine Club. This Club originated the idea of sending one of their members' engines to other rallies in the hope that other clubs would do likewise, thus enabling an interchange of engines
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and spreading of interest which would otherwise not occur. This idea, if developed, could lead to rare and unusual engines being seen at rallies far from their own homes. Defiant " was supplied new to Mr. Simmer's firm in 1919. The engine is a 6 n.h.p. on a 7 n.h.p. boiler. Although an agricultural engine it has motion plates, disc flywheel, rim brakes and belly tanks. Apart from ring events there were threshing demonstrations, Mr. W. Alford's machines attracting much interest, a model railway which did good business with the children, a fun fair, bookshop and varied trade exhibits. Another exhibit which was very interesting was the Clayton & Shuttleworth Traction (or remains of!) which was towed to the field to show the general public to what state an engine could get if left derelict for a few years. With numerous parts missing and the rest covered with rust, an idea can be had of the colossal amount of work involved in restoration but the Clayton's new owner, Mr. D. Solomon, has started already. As usual, Mr. J. H. Trounson was the commentator for the engines and Mr. Mills and Mr. W. Pendray were responsible for the cars. They kept the spectators well informed and maintained interest all the afternoon. I give below a list of engines present in addition to those mentioned above: McLaren No. 547, Aveling & Porter No. 5541 "Bo Peep ", McLaren Plougher No. 1552 "Hero ", A. & P. Roller No. 10187 "Highwayman ", Paden Wagon No. 13716 "Peg o' my Heart " (this was steamed all the way from Billingshurst by Mr. Hampshire and his crew), Aveling-Barford Reg. No. AH162 " Omega ", Marshall No. 62121 "The Whale ", Marshall No. 38024 "Cressing Temple ", Garrett No. 33353 " The Chough ", Burrell No. 3816 "Cornish Maid ", Foden S.R.L. No. 2104 " Prospector ", Foden Wagon No. 10530 "Pride of the West ", A. & P. Roller No. 8301, Marshall No. 43345 "The Countess ", A. & P. Roller 10910 "Joy ", A. & P. Traction No. 9096 " Jubilee ", Marshall Roller No, 77474, Fowler No. 12693 " Brunel ", R. & H. No. 169167 "Trevithick", Marshall Roller No. 88096, Marshall Traction No. 34022 " Little Audrey ", Wallis & Stcevens Advance No. 8095, Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 46817, Garrett No. 34789 " Queenie". C.P.G.
THE WILSIC HALL RALLY The annual rally organised by the South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club was held on Saturday and Sunday, 22nd and 23rd May, and although rather cold weather, we did manage some sunshine on the Saturday, and Sunday was fine up to the prizegiving, when a sharp shower held up proceedings for a quarter of an hour. Forty engines took part, and these were supported by a steam fire engine, fair organs, veteran and vintage cars and commercials, motor cycles, miniature railway and a fun fair. The major rides wers Messrs. Screeton Bros.' Golden Gallopers, complete with 89 key Gavioli Organ, Harry Lee's Steam Yachts with 46 key Chiappa Organ, and H. Bishton's Cake Walk with 46 key Chiappa Organ. To see three old-time rides together, all with their own organs, was a stirring sight. Supporting these were H. Bishton's Juvenile Chairs, J. Armitage's Juvenile Roundabout, Eric Riggall's Swings, H. Bishton's Stalls, F. Clark's Miniature Shooters and Claud Margett's Novelties. The Model tent had a good display of models on view, and a model Gavioli Organ incorporating a battery-operated tape recorder drew quite a lot of attention. Also on display in this tent were paintings and photographs of engines and old-time rides. The mini van which this Club presented to the Doncaster R.D.C. last year, to enable the " Meals on Wheels " service to be inaugurated was on exhibition. The three engine Judges were Mr. H. H. Smith, Old Leake, Mr. Eric Riggall, Mawthorpe, and Mr. J. Walker, Northallerton, and the superb condition of many of the entries must have given them quite a task, but they eventually came up with the following results : Best Engine Trophy.—Mr. J. M. Crowther, Long Preston, with his very fine Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 11839 " Oberon ". Mt. Crowther was also awarded a 5 gallon drum of Shell Steam Cylinder Oil for travelling the longest distance.
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Vintage Cars.—The 1926 Star owned by Mr. Gadsby, Sheffield. Vintage Commercials.—The 1932 Leyland Cub owned by Mr. Booth. Best Roller.—Fowler No. 15813, Reg. No. WR8965, owned by Mr. K. Collins, Glasshoughton, Castleford.
Best Tractor.—Fowler No. 14405 " Pandora ", Reg. No. CJ4338, owned by A. Fearnley, Castleford.
Best G.P. Engine.—Fowler No. 14910 " Dorothy ", Reg. No. CT9092, owned by I. Massey & Sons, Harlington.
Best Road Loco.---Fowler No. 15462 " Belle of the Wolds ", Reg. No. AD9126, owned by J. Conner & Son, Grindale, Bridlington.
Best Showman's.—Foster No. 14632 " Success ", Reg. No. AAU370, owned by Mr. L. C. Byass, Little Weighton, Hull.
Best Steam Wagon.—Sentinel No. 1465, Reg. No. AW332!, owned by R. Fearnley, Castleford.
Best Trier's Trophy.—Fowler No. 14948 " Prince of Wales ", owned by E. & E. M. Meadowcroft & Sons, Craick, York.
Oldest Engine.—Aveling & Porter Roller No. 3026, Reg. No. WR4028, built in 1892 and owned by G. Farnsworth, Gildingwells, Worksop.
Best Model.—Won by Mr. E. Bingley. Special Tankards.—Burrell Roller No. 4070 "Charlie ", Reg. No. WW2181,
owned by J. Dickenson & Sons (Emley) Ltd., Doncaster. Robey No. 33957 " Village Queen ", Reg. No. FE5043, owned by M. Brewer, Pickering. Sentinel No. 8992 " Prince ", Reg. No. TJ4148, owned by G. E. Liversidge, Balby, Doncaster. Mr. N. Dean's 46 key Verbeek Organ and Mr. L. C. Byass's 89 key Gavioli were in attendance, and the latter organ also supplied the hymns for the Church Service which was held on the Sunday, which was conducted by the Rev. F. J. Mace, Vicar of Wadworth. A full round of events was held, and the prizes were later presented by Mrs. E. Marris, the wife of our President, and everyone agreed that this was the largest and best event yet by the S.Y.T.E.C. but plans are already afoot to make the 1966 event even better.
THE WOBURN RALLY The Woburn Rally took place on Saturday, 31st July and Sunday, 1st August, the week-end which would normally have been August Bank Holiday week-end ; this change also resulted in the Rally being held on the Saturday and Sunday only. This year we had the worst weather to contend with since the first Rally was held at Woburn in 1957. On the Tuesday before the Rally the field was so soggy that when walking upon it the water would squeeze up over the top of one's shoes. An alternative site was found in the !lark which was beautifully hard, but ironically this could not be used as it was impossible to get water there for the engines. The decision was made to carry on, and although the field was drying out quite well towards the end of the week, it was found that the engines could not be moved on the Saturday, and this made all the difference because by the Sunday the field had dried sufficiently for the usual ring events to be staged. The three most interesting engines new to the Rally were Foden Sun Tractor No. 1370, built 1931, Reg. No. OFU567, and owned by Messrs. R. H. Crawford & Sons I.td. of Frithville, Lines. We were also pleased to see Burrell Showman's Engine No. 3938, " Quo Vadis," built in 1922, Reg. No. XL9086, owned by E. C. Hine of Gillingham, Dorset, and finally the Robey Showman's Tractor No. 41492, built 1923. Reg. No. FE5736, owned by our lady member Sylvia Berth-Jones of Wavendon. The following engines were also present:
Type Burrell Showman's McLaren Agric. Fowler Roller
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3610 J. Crawley, Bedford. 127 J. Crawley, Bedford. 18843 D. Crawley, Bedford.
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His Grace The Duk e of Bedford arr the to open ing Woburn Rally Woburn on McLaren No. 127 n of 1882.
v Robey Tractor No. 41492 at the Woburn Rally.
Foden Sun Tractor No. 1370 at the Woburn Rally.
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Type Owner No. Garrett Tractor 33991 W. D. Fensom, Flamstead. Marshall Agric. 43560 T. C. Fensom, Bedford. Burrell Agric. 3126 J. T. Fensom, Flamstead. Burrell Agric. 4055 G. & A. Fensom, Flamstead. Foster Agric. 3682 D. Harrower, Luton. Burrell Showman's 3868 R. Jennings, Hatfield. Foden Tractor 13484 T. C. Halls, Hatfield. Fowler Agric. 10855 R. G. Care, Brafield. Marshall Agric. 49269 K. Edwards, Woodwalton. Garrett Showman's 33941 Case Bros., Bedford. McLaren Tractor 1837 P. B. Coulson, Alconbury. Burrell Agric. 3728 R. Goddard, Luton. Fowell Agric. 93 I. Pottle, St. Neots. Clayton & Shuttleworth Agric. 48224 A. E. Deans, Baldock. Fowler Agric. 15466 B. Hailey, Gt. Wymondley. Garrett Agric. 33380 B. Hailey, Gt. Wvmondley. Foster Agric. 14625 J. H. Joyce, Bedford. Aveling & Porter Roller 11647 T. H. Joyce, Bedford. Foden Wagon 13138 T. T. Boughton, Amersham. Fowler P. Engine 14383 R. W. Ruff, Bedford. Fowler P. Engine 15781 F. Pratlev, Redbourn. Sentinel Wagon 8448 T. Woollett, Amersham. Aveling & Porter Showman's 7612 B. E. George, Enfield. McLaren 1652 A. S. Heal, Beaconsfield. Sentinel Tractor 5644 A. J. Bolton, New Barnet. Fowler Showman's 14425 S. C. Statham, Redbourn. Sentinel Wagon 9278 A. M. Stafford, Houghton-Le-Spring. Burrell Tractor 3554 D. Davis, Gt. Missenden. Foster Agric. 14637 P. J. Dickens, Rothersthorpe. Marshall Agric. 78667 P. J. Dickens, Rothersthorpe. Burrell Showman's 3093 W. H. Dorman, Bunny. Burrell Tractor 4072 H. T. Nickolls, Barnet. Ruston Proctor Agric, 33471 H. Wooding, Yardley Hastings. Wallis & Steevens Roller 2524 H. Wooding, Yardley Hastings. Burrell Tractor 3689 J. Gilbert, Bushey Heath. Allchin Agric. 2146 A. R. Story, Barrowden. Ruston Hornsby Agric. 115100 J. Swingler. Keyworth. Clayton & Shuttleworth Agric. 44103 T. T. Beebe, Rempstone. Wallis & Steevens Agric. 3387 i. Hubbuck, Petersfield. Also the following organs: 89 Key Gavioli Owned by P. S. Robinson. Heighington, Lincs. 46 Key Chiappa Owned by P. E. George, Enfield. 98 Key Marenghi Owned by T. G. Hunt, Oldbury.
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AREA NEWS Since the last issue of Steaming, the main event has been the E.A.T.E.C. Rally at Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, on 17th and 18th July. Although the number of engines attending (twenty) was not as high as many would have wished, this rally proved to be one of our most enjoyable. Much credit for this must go to the local team who organised the event under the leadership of Ron Deamer. Screeton Bros.' Golden Gallopers appeared at this rally for the first time at an East Anglian event and scored a great success. The Gallopers date from 1893, having been supplied to Brewers, the Cornish showmen, by Savages of King's Lynn. The original barrel-operated organ was replaced with an 89 Key Gavioli in 1902. It is hoped to have a steam centre engine installed in the ride in 1966. W. G. Chamberlain's Burrell Showman's Engine " Dragon " with his Gavioli Organ provided musical entertainment on another part of the rally ground and Colin Brett's smaller 46 Key Organ was driven by T. B. Paisley's Foster Showman " Admiral Beatty ". Two of the engines at the rally were joining us for the first time : Foster 8 n.h.p., No. 14625 of 1931, belonging to Mr. J. Joyce, of Renhold, Beds. This engine was bought by Mr. Joyce this year from Mr. H. Sharpe of Boston, who did the original restoration work. The other was Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive " Earl Haig ", No. 3979, of 1924. This engine has been restored by Stan Burgess of Haddenham, Cambs., from little more than a boiler and four wheels. Those visiting the Chatteris Rally two years ago may remember the engine lying derelict and almost completely stripped of fittings at the roadside. Young steam enthusiasts were able to enjoy a ride on the 71 in. gauge model railway built by its owner H. T. Nikolls, of Barnet. A model of the Tal-y-llyn Railway locomotive "Edward Thomas" with a Gies] Ejector like the full size railway engine was exhibited in steam by M. R. Harrison, of Brentwood. Other rallies in the area have been held at Wimbish, near Saffron Walden, Marks Tey, near Colchester, and Brettenham Park, near Lavenham. The Wimbish Rally this year was somewhat restricted by being held an a small site at the side of an otherwise spacious airfield. However, this resulted in the ring being packed solid with engines during the Grand Parade each day, quite an impressive sight especially as the local gliding club continued its activities overhead at the same time. Two members steamed their engines over 50 miles to attend the Norfolk Club's Rally at Bressingham, near Diss, to enjoy a splendid week-end of steam under ideal surroundings. Finally it should be said that the East Anglian Club is already looking towards next year's rallies and it is hoped that all members interested in next B.F.B. year's programme will attend the A.G.M. in November, BEDFORDSHIRE Despite generally poor weather this summer, there have been a number of successful rallies in this part of the country. Our local engine owners therefore reach the end of the steam season with many happy memories. George Care of Brafield, Northants., has had his 1906 Fowler Compound Agricultural Traction Engine No. 10855, Reg. No. NK911, inactive for about 12 months whilst its cylinder block was removed and sent away to have a slide valve face built up. Fortunately it was reassembled in time for the Woburn Rally. Mrs. Sylvia Berth-Jones of Wavendon, Bletchley, Bucks., has acquired the 1923 Robey Showman's Tractor No. 41492, Reg. No. FE5736, from Mr. F. Howling, Terrington, Norfolk. This was brought home under its own steam. She is helped with the engine by her father, Mr. George Woodland, who used to drive Fowler Showman's Engine No. 15657 " Kitchener " when in John Crawley's ownership.
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On Saturday, 7th August, John Crawley's Burrell Showman's Engine " William V " No. 3610 attended a fund raising event at Turvey to help toward the restoration of the chancel roof of Turvey church. The engine provided power and light for Don Robinson's 89 key Gavioli Organ. The church bells were rung from ten minutes to three until three o'clock, when the GavioIi commenced with "The Entrance of the Gladiators", and continued to play until 11 p.m. Refreshments and hot dogs were served by the ladies of the village and the event raised £150 for the church roof. Richard Capon of Southill, Beds., has his 1908 S.C. Fowler Traction Engine No. 11698, Reg. No. NK925, at Bedford to be retubed and the smokebox tube plate built up. We hope this indicates his return to rallying after some years absence. Peter Coulson of Alconbury, Hunts., attended St. Neots Carnival on Saturday, 28th August, with his 1936 McLaren Tractor No. 1837, Reg. No. AAM801. Later that evening at about 9.30 it was low loaded by Albert Fensom to Friars Wash and appeared next day at Gaddesden Row Rally. Thus two steam commitments were fulfilled in one weekend thirty-five miles apart. Chairman of the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society, Mr. John Dowland, has received a very discouraging report from his boiler inspector. He is told that for repairs to the firebox front plate to be effective the firebox must be removed. This is a great pity as he has made steady progress with his engine an S.C. Fowler Sprung Agricultural Traction Engine No. 10698 which he purchased some years ago after thieves had removed a lot of the bearings and other brass fittings. It is to be hoped a practical solution will be found soon. Mr. J. Joyce of Renhold, Beds., has acquired a 1931 Foster S.C. 8 n.h.p. Agricultural Traction Engine No. 14625, Reg. No. VL3465. This modern engine is in very good condition and was restored by H. Sharpe, Seacroft, Lincs. The last organised steam event in this district was a steam party at Friars Wash a week after Gaddesden Row Rally. This was arranged by Mr. J. T. Fensom who, helped by Mrs. Fensom and family, also provided the refreshments. This is the second year that this very pleasant event has taken place and this year a collection was made which benefitted the Church and Chapel D.P. at nearby Flamstead. CHILTERNS The club's fourth annual rally took place on 26th and 27th June, being for the first time a two-day affair. It proved a great success, and there was a record attendance of the public, believed to be about 10,000 for the two days. On the second day, Sunday, both car parks were filled to capacity by mid afternoon and arrangements had to be made to open up another park in a field on the other side of the road. On the evening of Friday, 25th June, the rally was advertised in Chesham by Mr. C. L. Edmond's Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive and Mr. John Keeley's Limonaire Organ which gave a recital for about an hour and a quarter. Quite a crowd gathered to hear the music and seemed to appreciate this unusual and unexpected entertainment in the town centre. In spite of the previous very wet weather and rather sodden ground to start with, the sun soon dried out the rally field and fears concerning engines becoming set were soon dispelled. Not only did all the engines shown in the printed programme turn up, but an additional steam wagon arrived for good measure. While many of the engines present were the local " regulars " there was a good number of newcomers. These were the following : Mr. C. L. Edmond's 7 n.h.p. Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive No. 2879 " Princess Royal ". Mr. J. Lawrence's Burrell Showman's Tractor No. 3631. Mr. A. S. Heal's 10 n.h.p. McLaren Road Locomotive No. 1652 " Boadicea ". Messrs. James Crockerell's 8 n.h.p. Burrell Showman's Scenic Road Locomotive No. 3887 " Prince of Wales ".
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Mr. R. Mogford's 6 n.h.p. Marshal Single Cylinder Traction Engine No. 75597 " The Pride of Chudleigh ". Mr. Bolton's Super Sentinel Tractor " The Elephant ". Messrs. T. T. Boughton's 8 ton Fowler Compound Roller No. 17234. Mr. Ian Woolett's S.D.4 Sentinel Wagon No. 8448. The engines were supported by more than 20 motor vehicles and fairground amusements by Messrs. Pettigrove Bros. Mr. A. E. Reed's 1908 set of Walker Gallopers were also operating, together with Mr. John Keeley's Limonaire Organ. Prizes were awarded as follows The " George Evans " memorial trophy for club members to Mr. W. P. Turner's Fowler Traction No. 9698, runner-up being Mr. D. Harding's Aveling Roller No. 9008. The " Black Jack " trophy presented by Messrs. T. T. Boughton for the engine restored to nearest the original condition to Mr. M. J. Wharton's Marshall Traction No. 15391, runner-up being Mr. C. L. Edmond's Burrell Showman's Engine No. 2879. After the rally, our member, Mr. D. Saunders, very kindly gave hospitality in his nearby yard for engines unable to return home on the Sunday evening. By the time several engines had arranged themselves inside the gate it appeared as if there was a further small rally at Swan Bottom in progress. On Saturday, 17th July, the club assisted with a " Steam Fete " at Little Missenden, the following engines being present. Mr. R. Brazil's " D " type Foden Tractor No. 13266. Mr. R. Brazil's 4 ton Wallis Roller No. 2524. Messrs. Boughton's 8 ton Fowler Roller No. 17234. Mr. W. P. Turner's 6 n.h.p. Fowler Traction No. 9698. Mr. D. Harding's 10 ton Aveling Roller No. 9008. Mr. A. S. Heal's 10 n.h.p. McLaren Road Loco. No. 1652. Earl Howe was present at the fete, and had his first ever ride on a traction engine, this being on Fowler No. 9698. There were also a number of vintage cars in the parade and Mr. Reed's Gallopers were also present. At the end of the fete there was a private ceremony at which Mrs. I-leaf christened her husband's McLaren by breaking a bottle of champagne on one of the driving wheel hubs. During May, our chairman Mr. Robin Brazil took his Foden "D " type Tractor to the rally at the Birmingham Science Museum. It was intended to transport the Foden on the second stage of the journey from Halesowen as well as on the first from Amersham. However the low loader broke down and the Foden had to be unloaded in the road and used to tow the disabled vehicle back to Halesowen! The Foden then proceeded to Birmingham under its own steam to take part in the parade and exhibition. Mr. A. S. Heal's McLaren attended the Andover rally in June while on its journey home to Beaconsfield from Messrs. James and Crockcrell's yard at Durrington. Here the engine had undergone repairs and repainting, and has also been fitted with the original type of circular coal bunkers either side of the footplate. Other club members have supported rallies in adjoining areas by taking their engines along. These have included the events at Wymondley, Appleford and Gaddesden Row, Although during the past rally season there have been some muddy fields and consequently dirty engine wheels most owners agree it has been a most successful and enjoyable one. F.A.G. /A.S.H. COTSWOLDS On the reminder card this time for my area notes, I notice that the words — " Details of your Rally " — were underlined, Unfortunately we do not have one, for this must be one of the few areas where the hobby has gone backwards. The Northleach Rally is no more held, and we have less engines in preservation than 10 years ago. A great pity indeed. This year, however, a small rally was arranged at rather short notice at Ross-on-Wye for September 4th. Details are not given here as it is just outside the area T normally cover. We managed, just, to send an engine. Wm. Foster No. 12544 was low-loaded to Ross after being hurriedly corn-
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pleted as to new front ring in smokebox, spudpan, and a few other items. It is still at Ross at the time of writing awaiting disposal. It stands now in Llewellyn's yard, site of a gorgeous photograph in my album taken forty odd years ago showing a line up of Llewellyn's engines — or some of them — including Fowler Road Loco., Foden Road Loco., two Garrett Tractors, Aveling Rollers, Sentinel and Robey Wagons. A pity they are all gone! On the first Saturday in July several engines attended Cirencester carnival, including for the first time in recent years at least, a showman's engine in the shape of " General Gough ", the splendid Burrell 8 n.h.p. No. 3888 belonging to Jim Miller of Whitchurch. That same Saturday evening I commenced the trip to Appleford with my own Burrell No. 3917, staying the night in the living van just outside Cirencester. Continuing on the Sunday, we arrived at Bridge Farm just after lunch, the last 27 miles from Lechlade being covered without water pick-up, and the tank was by no means empty on arrival. Coal consumption was about the same as last year's trip, in quantity, but this year the supply was mostly large lumps of house coal, grade 4, as against boiler cobbles last year. After participating in the rally the engine remained at Bridge Farm for a month before being driven to Newbury for the fitting of rubbers to the rear wheels. By the time these notes appear, we should be back in Stonehouse, and now on rubber. This I hope will enable us to travel farther, faster, in the future, whilst reducing noise, vibration and hence wear and tear. Fowler No. 9230 has reached the steam trials stage and is shaping up well. After some welding to the smokebox and tender it was towed back to Stonehouse by the Foster, just before the latter left for Ross. Apart from a few minor jobs, all that remains structurally is the provision 'of a new chimney base — the old one is thin and cracked badly — and relagging of the boiler — a job I dislike. We should then have a very useful and robust engine at our disposal next season. In the south of the area Peter Green of Thornbury is pressing on well with his late Fowler Roller (compound), ex Dingle of Stoke Climsland. This engine is being repainted maroon in contrast with my own, which is being done in black — a good serviceable colour which shows up the polished brass, steel, etc., to advantage. Recently I heard of a Clayton Portable cut up at Cirencester only 12 miles from here, three years ago, which is rather distressing. Nobody seemed to know it was there at the time. There is a possibility of another portable coming to light on the outskirts of the area soon, but details must await confirmation. R.C.J.W. DEVON Since the Umberleigh rally in June, several engines and their owners have attended other events in Somerset, North Devon, and Cornwall, most of which hav been marred in varying degress by the poor weather conditions that have prevailed during the past season. Mr. J. Muxworthy took his veteran 1894 6 h.p. S.C. Marshall No. 23368 (TA2758) to the Somerset Club's rally at Ashcross on 24th July, as did Mr. G. Lynch with his Foden Tractor No. 13454 (KX3340). The Marshall also attended the " Country Fair " held at Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton, during the August Bank Holiday weekend, and took part in the Coombe Martin Carnival parade with Mr. G. Tribes compound Aveling traction No. 6407 (TA2759), whilst Mr. H. C. Stenner took his Burrell No. 3794 (TA2130) to the Redruth rally, by low-loader, on 21st August. A departure from the county is Mr. J. Cooper's little 5 ton Burrell Tractor No. 3245 (AH054), which, after a period of storage at Teignmouth, was steamed to Newton Abbot goods yard on 21st September and loaded on a flat wagon for the rail journey to Derby, where Mr. Cooper can more conveniently work on the engine. During August, the Devon County Council put out tenders for surplus plant and equipment and eleven of their redundant steam rollers were included.
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This is the largest batch of steam engines so far and the first to become available for several years. It. is believed that all the eleven rollers have escaped scrap merchants, which is rather surprising in view of the condition of several Avelings, which were heavily robbed of most brass and copper, and other parts. Most of the engines had been idle for some time, but apart from the derelicts, the remainder were in reasonably good condition. According to the local press, " some surprisingly high bids " were put in for some of the better rollers, and it would seem that only a small proportion of them will remain in Devon, as interest from other counties has been keen. The Devon C.C. still have 22 rollers, most of which are concentrated in north and west Devon, and many of these are frequently active and likely to continue in use for several years yet. For the record, the 11 engines recently disposed of were : TA2434, Marshall No. 35978, 10 ton, OH/SV compound convertible. TA2433, Aveling No. 5683, 10 ton, compound. TA2435, Aveling No. 8116, 12 ton, S.C. FX7034, Aveling No. 8394, 12 ton, S.C. FX6996, Aveling No. 7641, 10 ton, S.C. FX6932, Aveling No. 4932, 10 ton, S.C. DV7077, Aveling No. 14072, 10 ton, compound. TA2661, Aveling No. 7095, 10 ton, S.C. TA2662, Aveling No. 8752, 8 ton, S.C. Badly robbed. TA2027, Aveling No. 10168, 10 ton, P.V. compound, Badly robbed. OT3191, Wallis " Advance" No. 7905. 10 ton. A.G.C. EIRE On Wednesday, 8th September, 1965, McLaren Single T.E. No. 1447 (1914) was in steam at the Agricultural Show in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. This engine was bought in 1944 by Rowntree Bros. of Kingscourt who made a new firebox for it in their engineering works and had it in use threshing up to 1959. It is now owned in preservation by G. Rowntree. The steam lorry owned by Stanley Mason in Dublin is Super Sentinel No. 3914, two speed chain drive. The boiler of same is poor but I have a Sentinel boiler which we will fit at a later date. The Ruston "Lincoln Imp" Showman's Tractor ex Toft Amusements, Dublin, now in preservation with the writer appears to be the only remaining one of the seven showman's tractors built by this firm, circa 1911-1918. G.D. LANCASHIRE For the benefit of readers not familiar with our brief existence, we were formed in March, 1965, by six enthusiasts in Lancashire, and by our September meeting had grown to a paid membership exceeding 75 with approximately 20 visitors who we are making overtures to join. The first policy of the Lancashire Traction Engine Club, was the establishment of speaker meetings, on the first Sunday in every month at 8 p.m., which also include a short traction club business meeting. Our subjects, have and will cover all aspects of past road transport, as we do not wish to limit ourselves entirely to the steam field. Recent papers have been on such diverse subjects as, the intended Liverpool Transport Museum, which is shortly to be established on Merseyside, a selection of films illustrating the " London to Brighton Run ", " Vintage Scottish Car Rally ", and a recent " Vintage Motor Cycle Rally ". We have been addressed by Messrs. Fodens on the " Development of the Diesel Engine ", after the decline of steam in the early 1930's. This lecture was given as an extension to the first lecture presented to the club by Mr. G. Lea, who illustrated the " History of the Foden Steamers ". After the August summer recess, to give " a steam flavour " to our September meeting, given by Mr. W. J. Hughes, who presented his celebrated paper "A Century of Traction Engines ", Mr. G. Adamson at the controls
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Fowell No. 108 (1922) en route to The Wimbish Rally.
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Burrell Engine No. 1945 "Sparkle" at The Stratford-on-Avon Old Time Fair.
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of his 1899 Foden Traction Engine No. 443 " Victoria " pulled the Burrell D.C.C. Roller No. 3535 " Hazel " from Lowton to the Courts Hotel, Leigh, our venue, after " Hazel " had blown a tube while she was preparing the rally site during that afternoon. This procession was spectacular as the exhaust from the Poden Traction Engine was comparable with any Locomotive working up Shap. We noticed during the procession that recordings were being taken of the engines " bark ". The public interest shown in the procession, which was given full police support with outriders and Z cars, could be likened to the " Pied Piper" because when we arrived at our destination, four miles away, there was a problem of returning children who had followed and suddenly found them-
selves miles from home. The activities on engines, since the announcement of our first rally has been encouraging, and perhaps Lancashire will now return to the fore as a traction county. On engine restoration activities, Mr. G. Adamson has worked continually without actually admitting it on his Foden Engine " Victoria " turning her into a gracious lady complete with brass coat-of-arms and nameplate. Mr. Pip Atherton's McLaren Engine No. 616 has been greatly improved with the help of Mr. Walter Fitter, and will be a star steamer for our future events. Mr. T. Alberts of Bolton has also been inoculated with enthusiasm and is preparing, after re-tubing and other major repairs, to put back on the road after 16 years under tarpaulins his ex GreenlSilcock Showman Engine, Burrell No. 3444 " His Lordship ". Given time this engine will be the pride of Lancashire, and any rally field, as her proportions will recapture the majesty and
power of the Showman Engines. Mr. Albert's Garrett Tractor No. 30959 " Hilda " is being fitted with new rubbers and repainted. Perhaps the most encouraging feature of Lancashire Steam life is in the work
being carried out by Mr. F. R. Lee's Steam Group, all of whom are under 21 years of age. Their efforts and determination have partially restored from what could be described as moving rust, a 1930 Fowler Roller No. 18655 ex
T. Rosbotham Ltd. Their effort is an encouragement to the youth of the club. We possess as an engine member a Wallis & Steevens Roller No. 6816 which is in dully use by Messrs. Trinidad Lake Asphalt Ltd., and has been driven since naw in 1925 by Mr. S. Dailey. There are strong rumours that she is to be retired shortly by command of the " dictator " of modern industries " the
accountant ". The Goddard family of Preston are well on the way to restoring their ex Issac Ball, S.C. Burrell Agricultural Traction Engine No. 2512. This engine has been steamed after re-tubing and fitting of new stays. From our short report it will be obvious to all enthusiasts that Lancashire I.D.R. is at last awaking. LINCOLNSHIRE Mr. H. L. Dawson of Willoughby has bought an Aveling & Porter 10 ton Roller No. 6343 (BE7814) supplied new to Lindsey County Council. Messrs. Storer Bros. of Welby are now the owners of the ex Derbyshire County Council, Aveling & Porter 12 ton Roller No. 10556 (NV544) and have made an immaculate job of its restoration, which secured for them the Aveling Barford Shield at Hykeham in June. Mr. Bernard Smith of Old Leake has bought the Garrett 7 n.h.p. S.C. Traction No. 29218 (CF3556) from the Humberston Scrap Yard and exhibited it at the Old Leake Rally in steam. This engine, the only Garrett Traction in Lincolnshire, has lain exposed to the elements near the coast for almost ten years but ran very quietly at Old Leake. Mr. Charles Maddison of Fulstow has also acquired an Aveling & Porter Roller No. 8240 (EE119). I understand also that Mr. Howling of Terrington St. Clements, over the Norfolk border, is also in possession of an Aveling & Porter Roller which he is currently restoring.
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Mr. Jim Proctor of Gunthorpe, Notts., has acquired yet another Aveling & Porter Roller from Cole of Chatteris, which will, no doubt, soon receive the Proctor treatment which has the professional touch. The Fowler 7 ton Roller No. 18640 (WX7697) of Mr. D. H. Yarnell, Navenby, has been sold to Messrs. E. Riggall & Sons of Mawthorpe, who also own No. 18635 (WX7696) and the big Marshall 10 ton No. 76797 (FU1328) ex Lindsey County Council. The 1922 Ruston & Hornsby Traction of Messrs. H. Epton & Sons, New Bolingbroke, No. 115100 (D02953) has been sold to Mr. J. Swingler of Keyworth, Notts., who has renovated it very nicely for this year's rallies. Mr. Herbert Sharpe's 1931 Foster 8 n.h.p. Traction No. 14625 (VL3465) has been sold to an owner in the Home Counties, and has been replaced by a Garrett Tractor. Mr. W. Kitchen of Saxilby has sold an Aveling & Porter 10 ton Roller (P.V.) No. 12257 (XV3509) to Scunthorpe Borough Council. It had been out of use for some time owing to a faulty firebox and is believed to be destined for a children's playground. The fitting of rubbers on several traction engines in the area has been completed, and among these are Marshall 6 n.h.p. No. 45689 (BT6525) of Mr. H. H. Smith, Old Leake. Marshall 7 n.h.p. No. 79441 (FU4677), Messrs. Selby Bros., Epworth, and Ruston & Proctor No. 44836 (BE7421), Mr. Joe Cade, Whaplode. The writer's own engine Marshall 7 n.h.p. No. 61880 (FL3942) has been fitted with a three-quarter length canopy, which has made travelling somewhat more pleasant, during inclement weather. The Bishop Brothers have not been out with their Fowler 8 h.p. Compound Traction No. 15771 this year, owing to firebox repair, but continue to keep the engine up to standard in every way, and, no doubt, will be appearing in public again at the first opportunity. Several of the Roller owners have been pretty busy during the past months. Mr, A. L. Mills has had his Marshall 10 ton Roll No. 87618 (11.2172) at work in the Boston area. Mr. L W, Hebde.n's Aveling & Porter 12 ton Roller D.C.C.-P.V. No. 11793 (YT1265) is frequently to be found at work on Messrs. Measures' Farms in the Wainfleet area. Messrs. Selby Bros.' Fowler 10 ton Roller D.C.C. No. 21632 (BWY847) works from time to time on the roads in the Isle of Axholme. Mr. W. Kitchen of Saxilby recently had his big Fowler Roller " Monty " No. 16433 (UM3917) working on the A.15 near Brigg, and his Aveling & Porter No. 7920 (0H6785) was recently on an improvement job at Blyton. It is good to see a rolling contractor still faithful to steam. Lindsey County Council's former fleet of steamers is now depleted to about three in number, viz.: Fowler No. 16967 (FU9970), Marshall No. 87884 (FW8035) and Aveling & Porter No. 14090 (NG564). Having recently sold by tender their Marshall S.C. No. 76795 (FU1325) to Messrs. Leverton ❑f Quadring, being the last of four consecutive Marshall Rollers Nos. 76795/6/718 (FU1325/6/7/8) respectively. In Kesteven, each summer, Bristowes Tarvia Limited have an intensive spraying campaign, mainly on the minor roads, which results in their Wallis "Advance" Roller No. 8069 (ACG760) being seen at ever changing points over a wide area and never seems to spend two nights in one place, except at weekends. It is believed that their other "Advance" No. 7963 (01/939) is now at Grantham depot and used for spares. Latest news is of J. W. Kitchen's two big Fowlers Nos. 16433 and 16665 together at work on a new road job at Byard's Leap, near Cornwall, where they have rolled over 2,000 tons of stone delivered daily during August. Many cameras have been in action by interested passersby, no doubt surprised by the phenomenon of two steamers hard at work in 1965. If you are in the Spalding area during the late Summer or early Autumn, you may be lucky enough to see Mr. Joe Cade's lovely old Ruston Proctor. earning its keep with a threeshing set. Apparently in times of stress the Ruston comes to the rescue in grand style.
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A few members do a bit of sawing, and Mr. Booty's Robey 6 n.h.p. No. 42675 (Ju8198) has had several days sawing on the windswept Humber coast at Barton Cliff. F.S. SOUTH YORKSHIRE The Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 9228, Reg. No. CJ4159 has been overhauled at Messrs. Jacksons, Wistaton, Crewe, and is now back with her owner, Mr. W. Payne, Auckley, Doncaster. The Fowler Roller No. 19353, Reg. No. YG914, has been overhauled, and was recently tried out on a small job for a couple of days, and behaved really well. Sentinel No. 5407, Reg. No. FA1803, formerly owned by Mr. L. D. Hadfield, Sheffield, has been sold to Mr. Winkfield, Bletchley. Sentinel No. 9075, an S4 model, has been sold by Messrs. Fearnley to Mr. A. Brook, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, and is now stripped and undergoing overhaul. Mr. Crowther, Long Preston, has purchased the Burrell Road Loco. No. 3395 " City of Exeter ", formerly owned by the late J. Sandham. Wallis & Steevens No. 7774, Reg. No. CT6081, owned by W. Fletcher and A. Jones, took part in the Clowne Gala, towing a decorated trailer in the procession round the streets, and later gave rides to children in the park. As the only steam vehicle present, it attracted great attention, and the trailer rides were very popular with the children present. Fowler Showman's Engine No. 15117, Reg. No. NWX780 "Headway ", owned by G. Benison, Creswell, is also undergoing overhaul including a new smokebox and dynamo bracket, roof repairs, etc., and should be in fine fettle for next year's events. The monthly social meetings of the S.Y.T.E.C. which are held at the Hill Top Hotel, Conisborough, every month, have now been changed to the LAST Thursday in every month, as some members were getting confused in months where there were five Thursdays. The Annual General Meeting was held at the Wilsic Hall Hotel, Wadworth, Doncaster, on Wednesday, 13th October, commencing at 7.30 p.m., G.K.B. N. STAFFS & CHESHIRE The Midland Festival of Steam was a great success and offered a very large number of spectators a fine display of steam vehicles, steam plant and engines, vintage vehicles of all kinds, fairground rides and shows, organs and plenty of room for car parking. Notable new appearances at this event were the Sentinel S4 No. 8884, Reg. No. T13319, which has had a complete rebuild and now looks as new, the Colonial Ruston & Proctor No. 51737, which has a noteworthy performance, the Millward Bros'. Garrett Showman's Tractor No. 32981, which is always impeccably turned out, the Fowler Road Loco. No. 15463 of Messrs. Robert Wynn & Sons, which must be the finest example of a heavy haulage road loco. in the country, and the Special Scenic Burrell No. 4000 " Ex-Mayor " which improves every time we see it, and which by next year will be fitted with the correct electrical equipment, and solid rubbers. A fortnight previous to the Steam Festival, club members attended a Steam Party at Draycott in the Clay, and this type of event is one that a lot of enthusiasts enjoy the most. The model railway track was in operation, there were film shows in the barn, the ladies took care of the engine crews' appetites and there were engines threshing, pulling trees, driving lights and organ and there was a little stable which seemed to contain an inexhaustible supply of draught mild. Foster Compound " Winnie " No. 12539 really did some work during August, when it wire-roped some 70 or 80 trees down on Bellamour Lodge
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Farm. They were all pulled dawn in one day, but kept a gang busy a week cutting them up. After this day's work, the threshing box, van and water cart were hitched behind, and " Winnie" steamed the 60 miles to Church Stratton for that rally. Burrell No. 3509 "Rajah" steamed from Rugeley to Crewe, with a stop half way to gather cord wood to eke out the coal. Following the Crewe rally she steamed to La►vton, north of Warrington for their event. Another engine to be preserved in the area is one of S. Jackson & Sons' Fowler Roller which is kept near Crewe. Engine number not yet to hand. The Wistaston (Crewe) Rally was a successful event in spite of the soft ground, but one engine kept everything moving. This was Jack Doyle's single speed Ruston & Proctor No. 51737 fitted with spuds. Its performance, considering the bore and stroke of its single cylinder, is incredible, and shows that mechanical condition must be spot on. To see it towing Mr. T, Hunt's lorry and giant organ over soft ground was an eye opener. The single cylinder Green's Roller continues to work up and down the severe gradients in North Staffs., but the Stanley Steamer which has been in Leek since 1911 has gone to a new owner in Leicestershire. Engines are now converging on Goostrey for the village steam party and barbecue on 2nd October, to be followed by the Guy Fawkes celebrations at the Wharf Tavern, Congleton, on 6th November, P.S. WALES & BORDER COUNTIES Lydney Town celebrated the 75th birthday of Mr. John Hylton Watts, the well-known pioneer of motor road transport in the West, by holding a parade of veteran and vintage transport to mark the occasion. Steam was well represented by Burrell Showman's "Winston Churchill" No. 3909, Arthur Wedgewood brought his Foden Wagon, "Gwennie Willan" No. 5218, Jack Wharton accompanied his Marshall No. 15391, Wynn's of Newport brought their 7 h.p. Fowler Road Loco. No. 15463, Phipp's Brewery's Thornycroft Wagon No. 39 was also present, 6 ton Aveling & Porter Roller No. 3781 belonging to Llewelling's Coal Merchants, Ross-on-Wye. This engine was very interesting in that the flywheel is inside the hornplates, also the cylinder block leans forward! Also present was a very nice 8 h.p. Burrell single from Suffolk. I have mislaid the details of this engine; I hope to have them by the next issue. Also present at Lydney were many fine horse-drawn and motor-propelled vehicles. Robert Wynn's Aveling & Porter Roller No. 2563, Reg, No. CT4528, still stands at the back of their Albany Street depot in Newport. This roller has not been steamed for the last two years, and it seems unlikely that Wynn's will use it again, Stan Hatfield and myself have steamed "Sally ", our 10 ton, P.V., S.C. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 10126, Reg. No. FX8651, for the last time this year pending a retube. D.I.H. WARWICKSHIRE The July meeting of the Warwickshire Steam Engine Society was held at the home of Mr. R. J. Blenkinson where his Aveling Barford Roller No. AC 624 (Reg. No. CVC979) and Garrett Tractor No. 33981 (Reg. No. KE7124) were on view. The restoration of the roller has now reached an advanced stage and on completion of this work a start is to be made on the tractor. A model railway locomotive on a short length of track and a model traction engine were steamed in the drive and the evening was concluded with a photographic quiz and a film show. At the invitation of Mr. L. G. Hunt the August meeting was held at the Binton depot of Messrs. Bomford and Carr, the dredging and excavating contractors. On view at Binton were 18 Fowler Ploughing Engines. Two of these were built by Fowler as diesel Ploughing Engines and four had been
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converted to diesel power, the remainder being double crank compounds. One of these is being restored and was steamed for the meeting. Identification of these engines is difficult as all builders' plates have been removed and many registration numbers arc unreadable but it is understood that this engine is K type Fowler No. 14253 (Reg. No. AC9589). It has widened driving wheels and like many of Bomford's engines has been modified for single engine operation by the addition of a vertical second drum, fitted on the off-side in front of the crankshaft. Also present at the Binton meeting was Mr. R. T. Sanders with his Garrett Tractor " Rambler " No, 33505 (Reg. No. BJ4308) which he had steamed from Upper Quinton. This engine was built as a Showman's Tractor for James Cordwell in 1919. When Mr. Sanders bought it, eight years ago, the engine was lying in scrap condition on a farm where it had been used for threshing. It is now looking very smart and Mr. Sanders is anxious to replace the dynamo, which had been removed, and fit rubbers to the wheels. The society's September meeting took the form of a Saturday afternoon steam party held at Solihull at the invitation of Mr. L. V. Nelson. A large field was made available and Mr. Nelson's two rollers, Fowler No. 15698 (Reg. No. BW6179) and Aveling & Porter No. 12081 (Reg. No. RF5715) were steamed together with his Merryweather Fire Pump which was used to supply the engines with water. Although the afternoon was fine the field was wet from the previous day's heavy rain and the rollers were soon in trouble. Mr. Marshall arrived with his Ransome's Agricultural Engine No. 15012 (Reg, No, NO4034) and was frequently called on to pull the rollers out of the soft spots in the field. The events planned for the afternoon were abandoned and the agricultural engine made short work of the ballons which had been staked out for the roller's balloon bursting race. At the close of the meeting the Ransome, which had been steamed from Witton during the morning, was given a great send off by the rollers as it resumed its journey home to Hockley Heath, Mr. Lobb's Burrell Showman's Engine "Sparkie" No. 1945 (Reg. No. CF3355) was steamed to Stratford-on-Avon in June to take part in the carnival and was awarded the Kismet Trophy for the best entry in the individual section. An Old Time Fair was again held at Stratford-on-Avon in August. The old-time rides of steam interest which attended were the same as those reported at last year's fair, Harry Lee's Steam Yachts, Percy Cole's Venetian Gondolas, and Hat►vell's Gallopers. " Sparkie" was steamed to the fair from Warwick on the Friday evening prior to the opening Saturday. It was then steamed each afternoon and evening until the close of the fair the following Saturday. Mr. W. H. Dorman's Showman's Engine " Dreadnought " Burrell No. 3093 (Reg. No. AY9682) arrived at the fair on the Saturday afternoon having been steamed by Brian Pius from Nottingham to Leicester on the Friday evening and on to Stratford via Coventry, Kenilworth and Warwick on the Saturday. On arrival "Dreadnought" was called on to generate for the lights on the Steam Yachts as Harry Lee's generator had broken down. Also present on the first Saturday of the fair was Cyril Rose with his model showman's engine from Radcliffe on Trent, Mr. G. Mayo with his single cylinder stationary engine and Brian dram with his Gavioli Organ "La Cascade". On the final Saturday Mr. T. G. Hunt's 98 key Marenghi Organ, which was previously owned by Pat Collins, arrived from Oldbury. It was positioned between the two showman's engines and, powered by " Dreadnought ", it played throughout the afternoon and evening. T.H.C.
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WEST OF ENGLAND After the St. Eva! Rally in Tune Mr. G. Symons's Ruston and Hornsby was left at Mitchell in Mid-Cornwall owing to a badly-leaking tank. As repairs could not be carried out at Mitchell in time for the "steam-up" at Coombe on 24th July, "Trevithick" was towed by "Gladiator" to Redruth where temporary repairs were made to the tank, after which the engine was steamed home to Camborne, "Trevithick" was just starting oft for Coombe on the morning of the 24th when a message was received that assistance was needed at Tehidy where "Hero " was in a ditch. The huge McLaren Plougher, also making for Coombe from St. Issey had been travelling westwards throughout the night (1) and had pulled in to allow a lorry to pass in a narrow lane when the near-side wheels slipped sideways into a ditch causing the engine to lean over at an alarming angle. The ground being so wet there was nothing for the wheels to grip so "Trevithick " came to the rescue and soon winched the plougher on to a hard surface, then the two engines proceeded to Coombe Hers there was a total of twelve engines in steam and three (Burrell No. 2662, Robey Tractor No. 41493 and Aveling-Barford Reg. No. AH162) on view but not in steam. Those in steam were three Marshal's — No. 43345 "The Countess "; No. 62121 "The Whale" and No. 69303 "Titan", three Aveling & Porter Rollers — No. 5541 " Bo Peep", No. 10190 "Joy " and No. 10187 "Highwayman", two McLarens — No. 1552 "Hero " and No. 547 "The Mac ", Foden Wagon No. 10530 " Pride of the West ", Garrett Tractor No. 34789 " Queenie ", Wallis and Steevens Advance Roller No. 8095 and Ruston and Hornsby No. 169167 "Trevithick ". The Burrell, " Millenium King " had set out from Mount Hawke but had had to return home owing to signs of firebox trouble. This engine had to be absent from the rally a month later for the same reason. Mr. Trounson explained the features of the various engines to the special guests — members of the Great Western Society, several of whom had travelled down from Plymouth and beyond, and the visitors had ample opportunity of a close examination of the engines. Later in the evening the Society members were taken to Portreath to see " Gladiator " and hear the organ but rain which had been threatening all the afternoon soon brought the entertainment to a halt. It was unfortunate that the Coombe " steam-up " clashed with the rally at Taunton but it was the only day convenient to the visitors. The Somerset Club's rally was marred by heavy rain and the organisers have our sympathy — we have suffered similarly several times. After appearing at Taunton, what is probably the best-known engine in the country came into Cornwall. "The Iron Maiden", formerly "Kitchener" has been sold by Mr. I. Crawley to Mr. G. Hawkins of St. Issey. "Trevithick" was present at the Camborne Show, one of the biggest events in Cornwall but this year completely ruined by exceptionally heavy rain. Even Mr. Symons had to have assistance to get his engine out of the waterlogged field. We were very fortunate in having a fairly fine day for the West of England Rally which is reported elsewhere. After the rally events " Gladiator" towed the organ to Perranporth and very soon the combination was entertaining the visitors to that attractive resort. Early in August Falmouth had had the benefit of the engine's and organ's visit for a week. Another engine seen at Falmouth recently was Mr. H. James's Marshall No. 34022, "Little Audrey " demonstrating threshing. After a lapse of a few years the Carnival was revived at Redruth this year and five engines brought up the rear of a long and varied procession. The engines were "The Whale ", "Gladiator", "Trevithick ", McLaren No. 547 and " Bo Peep". The Carnival Committee had kindly supplied coal for the engines but unfortunately it was not of suitable quality. After the carnival "Gladiator" and the organ gave pleasure to large crowds in the Redruth car park and the other engines were parked in a safe place nearby. When Mr. Dobbs, who has been "Bo Peep's" regular driver for several years, tried to steam up on the following morning for return to Coombe, he lit up with some of the coal supplied on the previous evening. After two hours he could get no more than fifty pounds pressure so he started off hoping that things would improve with the engine in motion. This was not the case
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however and after travelling about a mile he had to give up for want of steam. The fire had to be drawn and re-lit with coal left over from the rally. Within a very short time " Bo Peep " was off again with no further hindrance. When looking through some past programmes I found that this little engine is now the only one which has been present and steaming at all the W. of England rallies, at the various meetings at Coombe, and at the Redruth Carnivals. A few years ago she was a very difficult engine to manage with her worn gearing and a very lively response to the regulator, very low-geared steering and badly-worn worm gear and extremely poor steaming owing chiefly to an exhaust pipe which was far from centre of the chimney base. Most of the faults were rectified in due course and by now Mr. F. G. Dobbs has become capable of handling the engine as well as any driver could have done back in 1904 when she was new. With her very small fire-box she does insist on having good steam coal. Further steaming delays occurred when " The Whale" and " The Mac" were lit up the following evening and some more "Rally" coal had to be obtained before either engine could leave Redruth. As a result of the Devon County Council having offered eleven rollers for sale by tender, two have come into Cornwall, a Wallis Advance to Mr. Deacon of Wadebridge and an A. & P. to Mr. I. C. W. Jones of Camborne. The Wallis had worked in the Okehampton area and was frequently seen in a lay-by near Sticklepath on the main A30 road. The Aveling had been in the Holsworthy district and is No. 5683 (1905), a 10 ton slide-valve compound, Reg. No. TA2433. Ii worked in France during the first World War and was driven by a Private Johns. After the war Mr. Johns obtained a job as a roller driver with the Devon County Council and found himself in charge of the engine he had driven in France. His army number and rank and his name were still discernible on the toolbox. The Aveling arrived in Camborne on a low-loader on 2nd October and a few days later the B.B.C. were present with cameras and sound-recording apparatus and within a few more days we saw and heard the result on television. Also, on I.T.V. a couple of months earlier was a splendid interview with Mr. S. W. Pearse who had his large models in steam. This was the most interesting and technically detailed showing on T.V. I have yet seen. At last the television authorities seem to have realised that there are such things as steam locomotives and preservation movements and the contributions of Mr. Jones and Mr. Pears° must widen the interest in our hobby. Some months ago it was rumoured that an engine had left Billingshurst on a transporter en route for Cornwall but its destination was not known and it seemed that the report was inaccurate. Somehow, the engine did come into Cornwall, having been bought by Mr. A. J. King of St. Austell but very few seemed to be aware of it. The engine is a 7 n.h.p. S.C.C. Burrell No. 3201 (1910), on straked wheels and sprung at the rear. It is now undergoing a very extensive overhaul and the work already completed indicates the likelihood of another beautifully restored Thetford product making a public appearance next year. The McLaren Plougher has been sold by Mr. G. Hawkins to the brothers C. and R. Daniel and their partner R. J. Gunn, three of the very keen young men who have done so much heavy restoration work on this large machine. " Hero " is now at South Crofty Mine, between Redruth and Camborne where the owners are employed. C.P.G. WORCESTERSHIRE Mr. Millward's Garrett Showman's engine which he has converted from a tractor has recently been painted, the cab taken off, sign written in gold leaf, and shaded in red and blue and cab put back on. The dynamo has now been fitted and she has been steamed several times and on the Saturday before the Birmingham rally had a trial run to Romsley and back. One or two engines including "Winston Churchill " and " Monty " attended a fete at Powick, near Worcester, on Saturday, 17th July, at the home of Mr. Frank Wilesmith whose family once operated traction engines in connec-
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Foster 7 n.h.p. Traction Engine No. 14567. Photographed in Yorkshire in October, 1950.
Burrell Road Locomotive (number unknown) carrying stone on the Isle of Portland. Note the horse-operated crane.
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tion with their timber business. The main event of the season around here was the City of Worcester Show held on Pitchcroft at the end of July. Engines were on show in steam on Friday, 30th July, and the rally was held on Saturday, 31st July. Eighteen engines were present. They were: Mr. E. Middleton's Burrell Scenic Showman's Engine " Winston Churchill " No. 3909, Mr. T. G. Hunt's Foster Showman's " The Leader " No. 14446, Mr. Middleton's Garrett No. 27673, his Foden Tractor " Matilda " No. 11788, Mr. John Collins' Fowler BB Ploughing Engine of which I believe 15175 is not the correct number, Mr. N. Meluish's Fowler No. 11699, Mr. F. Lambe's Foster No. 14564, Mr. L. Lambe's Foster No. 14514, Mr. G. B. King's Sentinel S4 Wagon No. 9192, Mr. Crabtree's Foster No. 14608 and his Foden Tractor Reg. No. UX9728, Mr. F. Holl's Fowler No. 19338 and his Garrett No. 33074, Mr. R. Millward's Garrett Showman's Tractor " Rob Roy " No. 32981, Mr. G. Tyler's 1884 Burrell No. 1127 and Mr. J. L. Thomas's " Lady Burrell " No. 2147. Mr. Gordon Limb has had his Ransome Tractor No. 36220 out and about seven or eight times this year and has visited Frankby and Hartlebury with her. Burrell Crane Engine No. 3197 has been in steam twice at Hartlebury for test purposes following repairs during the spring and summer. Fowler Crane Engine " Duke of York " No. 17106 was used by Mr. Cliff James during the week before the Whit weekend moving tanks and overhead gantries at Droitwich. The same engine was used in March to move some culvert pipes at Brierley Hill. Mr. James's Wallace & Steevens Roller was working on the same job and the two engines stood side by side each night in a nearby car park. It is a grand sight to see engines being used these days to do jobs they were built for and in use commercially. The roller is No. 8099, Reg. No. A0V941 10 tons. New in 1936. Robert Millward informs me than on 5th August he visited the John Thompson boiler works at Wolverhampton and saw their Fowler " King Carnival " Engine No. 19783, Reg. No. EF4883, 10 h.p. and Fowler Crane Engine No. 17212, Reg. No. RF6092, 10 h.p. Both engines are not now used except for special occasions and for photographic purposes. The Herefordshire County Council roller, Aveling & Porter No. 9166, Reg. No. CJ4526, has been working near the Worcestershire boundary during August and for several preceding months. Mr. T. G. Hunt's Foster Showman's Engine " The Leader " No. 14446, Reg. No. DH4593, after its visits to Shottesbrook Park last year by road was driven down from Oldbury to Worcester and back to Hartlebury by Mr. Roy Millward and steered by Graham Smart. Mr. T. G. Hunt's Scenic Organ (ex Pat Collins) was at the Stratford Fair in August and was driven by Mr. Bill Dorman's Burrell Showman's Engine " Dradnought ". Mr. Eric Middleton held his usual August " Steam Party " at Hartlebury again this year. Engines in steam were Fowler Traction No. 11246, Garrett Tractor No. 27673, Burrell Crane No. 3197, Fowler Crane No. 17106, Burrell Showman's No. 3909, Foden Tractor Nn. 11788, Savage Electric Light Box Engine No. 537, Humphries' Portable No. 1806 and Merryweather Fire Pump No. 4715. all owned by Mr. E. Middleton. Other engines in steam were: Mr. Neville Meluish's Fowler No. 11699, Mr. F. Holl's Fowler No. 19338 and his Garrett No. 33074, Mr. Froman's Aveling Roller No. 14061, Mr. Crabtree's Foster No. 14608, Mr. Tyler's Burrell No. 1127, Mr. J. L. Thomas's Burrell No. 2147 and Mr. Brown's Fowler No. 21629. Other engines not in steam were Mr. D. Walker's Burrell Showman's Engine No. 3847, Mr. Middleton's Clayton & Shuttleworth Portable, Mr. Stacey's Brown & May Roller No. 8130, Mr. R. Millward's Ruston Proctor No. 52607. Mr. Reg Winsford from London brought along his beautiful 2 in. scale model Burrell Road Loco. Robert and Roy Millward took their Garrett Showman's Tractor " Rob Roy " to the Church Stratton Rally from Hartlebury, Wares., for the August Bank Holiday Monday rally. They travelled about half way on Saturday 28th August as far as a public house at Morville. On Sunday they continued their journey. Roy driving and the engine being steered by a newcomer to the steam world Roger Mills who did a good job. At Morville a stoppage was
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found in the pipe that connects the front tank to the back. This was cleared on the Saturday night and the engine continued the journey to Church Stretion. Mr. T. G. Hunt's organ was in attendance being driven by Bishop Bros. Showman's " Supremacy ". With reference to Robert Millward's visit to the John Thompson Boiler works : Fowler No. 17212 was built specially for John Thompson's and has a copper firebox! On each side motion plate there is a large brass plate bearing the words : John Thompson Ltd., Boiler Engineers, Wolverhampton. I am told that the last City of Worcester Aveling & Porter Roller, Reg. No. FK2134 which has lain on a private builder's housing site within the city for about three years has now been cut up. The builder has steadfastly refused to sell this roller t❑ prospective buyers and the news of her sudden end comes as a surprise to us all. In these days of high prices even for rollers it is hard to understand how this can happen. J.L.T.
THE
ANNUAL DINNER will take place in LONDON
On Saturday, November 20th following the
Annual General Meeting details of which have been sent to all members
DINNER TICKETS - PRICE 30/From E. FILLMORE, ESQ., 34 NORTHWICK PARK ROAD, HARROW, MIDDLESEX
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TECHNICAL AND SPARES SECTION I think I should start this month by bringing to the notice of our members the fact that the original function of this section was to compile a list of the locations of suitable spare parts and if needed to save these from being scrapped if found to be sufficiently valuable. However, during the last few months I have received so many queries which really come outside my scope, so I would ask all members to assist me and to keep their questions within the realms of possibility as I repeatedly receive requests for my opinion on an Engine hundreds of miles away which I have never heard of, let alone seen. If, on the other hand, you have an Engine with a defective part I will of course do all I can to locate a replacement. With regard to technical queries I will do all I can to answer these or to pass the letters on to those people who are in a position to give authoritative information. One last item which I would like to mention is that pilfering at Messrs. Edwards Yard out in the country (I will not say where for obvious reasons) has now reached alarming proportions that it has become necessary to place a guard on the Site and it would seem that Engine owners are the cause of the trouble for no treasure seeker is going to take away a crankshaft and flywheel which it is reported has been stolen. Please, therefore, uphold the
good name of the Traction Engine movement and let us have no more of this kind of behaviour whether you are a member of this Club or not.
Felix Kelly's Engines and Paddle Steamers BY " STEAMING'S " ART CRITIC
Among the recent paintings by Felix Kelly, the New Zealand born artist, whose work was shown at Arthur Tooth & Sons' gallery in Bruton Street, W.1, from 26th October until 13th November, were several in which traction engines and steam-boats figured prominently. One, inspired by Mr. John E. Smith's Steam Fair at Shottesbrooke, showed an early morning scene with the fairground stalls still sheeted up, the gallopers at rest but the three traction engines getting up steam in readiness for the day's work, the black smoke from their chimneys rising almost vertically in the still air. From Mr. Kelly's paintings of architectural sitbiects, and Regency buildings attract him as much as steam engines, it is evident that he is a draughtsman of no mean ability. It is all the more surprising therefore that he is guilty of so many errors in drawing traction engines. For example, the showman's engine, in the picture just mentioned, although fitted with electric lamps around its canopy, is minus its generator. Engines appear in two other pictures " Traction Engine and Chine " and "Traction Engine on Conway Bridge " although in the latter only the smnkehnx, chimney and cylinder block are visible, the
rest being concealed behind one of the massive stone towers of Telford's elegant suspension bridge which was recently threatened with demolition but is now happily to be preserved. Another bridge, [he Dolgoch viaduct, forms the subiect of No. 8, " Dolgoch-Talyllyn Railway ". Standing on the bridge is the two coach narrow gauge train headed by the 0-4-0 locomotive No. 2 " Dolgoch " built by Fletcher Jennings & Co. in 1865. The steam boats that occur in ww.-..ral of Mr. Kelly's paintings usually appear forlorn and neglected. Verhans they symbolise departed glories or decaying grandeur of the past. No. 5 " Creek with Paddle Steamer " would
bring tears to the eyes of any member of the Paddle Steamer Preservation
Society, who saw such a lovely boat, listing to starboard with her rigging in disarray. as she lies waterlogged and abandoned in the stagnant green water of the forgotten creek. If Mr. Kelly's steam-boats are sad and d'ieeted his traction engines, on the other hand, have fire in their bellies and look ready for many more years of hard work. If steam engines and architecture both interest him perhans he will find some further insniration in the traction
engine rallies held at Longleat, Woburn and Harcwood. The aesthetic possibilities of these events have not yet been fully explored.
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RECONDITIONED SOLID RUBBER TYRES
Two rear traction engine wheels after Durasolid reconditioning. Height of wheel : 63 in. Internal diameter : 57 in. Width of tread : 18 in.
Undoubtedly one of the biggest problems facing any steam enthusiast today, is how to get his large solid rubber wheels reconditioned satisfactorily. At the root of the problem, of course, is the sheer weight and size of the wheels which often exceed diameters of six feet. Remoulding the rubber on the wheels — as is now done on a variety of small solid wheels for fork lift trucks and other industrial uses — is completely out of the question for, as far as our knowledge extends, there are no tyre manufacturing or remoulding organisations in the country, equipped with moulds capable of taking these sizes. However, one process which is being satisfactorily used by a number of owners, is the Durasolid process of bonding rubber to metal, which is carried out by the Vacu-Lug organisation of Grantham, Lincolnshire. This organisation has for a number of years been offering a reconditioning service for these unusual sizes of solid wheels, by which the old rubber is first removed and then replaced by new rubber which is chemically bonded on to the metal rim. Any size of wheel, between 2 in. and 7 ft. in diameter can be reconditioned by the Durasolid process in any traction pattern or plain rubber tread. Unusual sizes of treads are no problem, and the process can also be used for bonding rubber to metal for other jobs such as crane hooks, rollers, linings for pump casing and conveyor idlers. The Durasolid process, which is carried out in three factories covering England, is an advanced and extremely flexible bonding system, which is the result of many years of laboratory research and exhaustive tests on industrial equipment. The cost of the reconditioning is obviously dependent upon the size of wheels and the thickness and the amount of tread rubber required. As an indication however, we are informed that the cost of reconditioning the two wheels illustrated, would be approximately £150 each wheel. Collection and delivery of the wheels is free of charge.
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CORRESPONDENCE 6th August, 1965. 37 Almsford Avenue, Harrogate, Yorks. Dear Mr. Editor, The Spring 1964 issue of Steaming mentioned in " News Flashes " that a Green's Roller No. 2007, was lying in a scrap-yard in Leeds. I am writing to let you know that I recently purchased this engine, and that work is in progress to restore it. I believe that there are two other rollers of this make in existence : one owned by Devon C.C. and one owned by a firm in Rochdale. I should be interested to hear whether you or any of your readers know of any others. I was very interested to see the article on Driving Licences under the heading of Club News in the Summer issue; and particularly so to see the case of Wallace v. Major quoted therein, because I defended Pte. Major when the case was heard in the first instance at Snaith (Yorks.) Petty Sessions. With all due respect to the eminent members of the legal profession concerned, and despite the ban on correspondence, I think that I should point out that no steam vehicle was involved in this case and that the position of a steersman of such a vehicle was not an issue before the Court. The facts in this case are, briefly, these : Major was at the wheel of an Army truck that was being towed to a Disposal's Depot by another Army truck. The two vehicles were connected by a solid tow-bar, so that the speed and the general direction of travel of Major's truck were under the control of the driver of the towing vehicle. At a sharp left-hand bend, Major failed to keep his vehicle in line behind the towing vehicle and, as a result, collided with a Police patrol car which was travelling in the opposite direction. Proceedings were instituted by Supt. J. Wallace of the Goole Division W.R. Constabulary, alleging that Major had driven his vehicle without due care and attention contrary to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1930. I submitted to the Bench that Major was not a " driver " within the meaning of that Act, and consequently he could not be charged with a driving offence under it. It was in reply to this submission that the County Prosecuting Solicitor raised the matter of sec. 121, arguing that it made the steersman of a towed vehicle become a " driver " under the Act. The Bench declined to take this view, and dismissed the case. The case was afterwards taken to the High Court on behalf of the Police by way of Case Stated on a point of law, but I did not act in these proceedings. What I have said above does not, of course, affect anything written in the article regarding the legal position of a steersman of a steam vehicle; but as there is no official report of the proceedings before the Snaith Bench and as Major's position differed so materially from that of the steersman of a steam vehicle, I felt that I should acquaint you of the details of his case. Yours sincerely, R. K. DRURY.
BOOK REVIEW KEY FRAME — — — This is the official Journal of the Fair Organ Preservation Society and is sent free to all members. The Autumn issue takes on a new look and apart from a number of very interesting articles concerning the innermost works of the Fair Organ contains eight extremely good photographs featuring organs. The annual subscription of the Fair Organ Preservation Society is 10/and anybody interested in joining should write to the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. K. Redfern, 3 Bentley Road, Denton, Manchester. " Rally Traction Engines" by Anthony Beaumont, published by the Oakwood Press, priced at 9/6d. This is a further publication in the series of Traction Engine photographs from the camera of Mr. Anthony Beaumont. There are 50 photographs reproduced, size 6 x 4.1 in. together with a description of each Engine depicted. This is by far the best publication of the series because it is produced on good paper with the result that the photographs are extremely well produced, this of course puts the price a little higher than one usually pays for such a book but it is to be recommended to all enthusiasts of Steam Road Engines and will without doubt prove to be extremely popular.
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FOR SALE OR WANTED Low-loader available, 10 ton capacity; enquiries invited.—John Weston, Oakdore House, Stonegate, Sussex. Tel.: Ticehurst 285. " Saga of the Steam Plough." Autographed copies available from author42/- post free. Please write to Harold Bonnett, 3 Ridge Side, Haw Lane, Bledlow Ridge, Nr. High Wycombe, Bucks. Photos wanted of Burrell Showman's No. 2879 " Princess Royal " when in Thurston's or Harris's ownership. Would also be grateful for any reminiscences about this engine by anyone who knew it in those days.—C. Edmonds, " Old Acres ", Owlswick, Princes Risborough, Bucks. Wanted.—Any brass work and lamps suitable for a Burrell Showman's Engine.—Leonard Brooks, c/o Paint Works, Oak Road, Haroldwood, Essex. Phone : Ingrebourne 42560 days; 43507 nights. Wanted.—Photographs and details of Fowler Tractors, Road Locos. and Showmen's Engines. Parts lists for Fowler Tiger 3 h.p. and 5 h.p. Fowler nameplate for smokebox door.—G. K. Bargh, 17 Ramshaw Road, Unstone, Sheffield. Wanted.—S/Box door centre with legend—C. Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Thetford —either cast iron or brass inverted type.—J. R. E. Driscoll, 32 St. Charles' Road, Brentwood, Essex. Wanted.—Front wheels for A. & P. tractor. Cast steel with six spokes, 5 in. wide. Willing to swop with other makes of tractor wheels.—J. R. E. Driscoll, 32 St. Charles' Road, Brentwood, Essex. Wanted.—Traction Engine, any make or condition considered, or Foden Tractor or Wagon, or information leading to purchase of same welcomed.— R. G. Honychurch, 3 Gullet Passage, Shrewsbury. Wanted.—Foden or Sentinel Catalogue. Will pay cash or exchange 2 Garrett Wagon Parts Lists (both different) and a Portable List.—E. C. Dunn, 32 Eastwood Ho, Leiston, Suffolk. Wanted.—Engine nameplates. Good prices. Please describe. Wanted information—W. H. Willcox, 36 Southwark Street, London, maker of portable engines?—Anthony Beaumont, Wayne Fleet, South Wootton, King's Lynn. Wanted.—Information or whereabouts of an Aveling & Porter P.C.M. Type Agricultural Locomotive. Model under construction; detailed information required.—T. C. Pullen, 7 Aycliffe Road, Worcester. Wanted.—Any information regarding Ransome, Sims and Jefferies Traction Engine, Reg. No. AY9456, which made unscheduled appearance at Woburn, 1964. Also Wingham Engineering Co.'s Aveling & Porter/Allen Roller which appeared at Elham this year, also unscheduled.—I. R. Macleod, 1 Strathmore Gardens, Kensington, London, W.8. Wanted.—Brass chimney top 10 in. I.D.—W. Dowthwaite, Skelton, Penrith, Cumberland. For Sale.—Living Van and Water Cart; been used with Steam Roller. Both in good condition.—W. Dowthwaite, Skelton, Penrith, Cumberland. For Sale.—Hind Axle 41 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. Pair Wheels 2 ft. 9 in. diameter x 4 in. (built-up type steel) on axle. Manzel Oil Pumps. Clinker Pans (new). Stay taps, various threads, including one roof stay tap 18 in. Semi-rotary, etc.—Write : D. Yarnell, Navenby, Lincoln. For Sale.-1903 Burrell Traction Engine No. 2613, Reg. No. BJ7694. Full particulars from Walsingham Estate Coy., Estate Office, Walsingham, Norfolk. Tel.: Walsingham 259. For Sale.-4-wheel Traction Engine Trailer.—Contact : M. B. Thexton, 43 Perry's Lane, Wroughton, Wilts.
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For Sale.-8 h.p. D.C.C. Ransome 2 speed Engine No. 38088, year 1927. Reg. No. D06883. In splendid condition, £450.—S. A. Guiver, Moor Hall, Stoke-by-Clare, Suffolk. For Sale.—Nameplate for dynamo bracket " Charles Burrell & Son " £8.— Jessett, Bracherlands, Hadlow Down, Sussex. For Sale.—Ploughing Engine Photographs. Photographs of postcard size are available of illustration on the following pages of the " John Fowler Memorial " issue of Steaming : 20, 22, 24, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 48. 50, 52, 53, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66 and 73. is. 3d. each post paid.— .1. Crawley, Field House, Turzey, Bedford. For Exchange.—Ransome, Sims & Jeff eries Tractor No. 39088 offered in exchange for Foden Wagon or Tractor on pneumatics. Cash adjustment either way.—G. Main, 42 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton. Wanted.—Twisted Brass, small size (1-1- in. across corners diagonally). New or used to suit Showman's Tractor.—Box 2, Field House, Turvey, Bedford. For Sale.—Two new sets of 2 ft. fire bars complete with outside bars. £3 15s. Od. per set. One new 250 lbs. per sq. in. Traction Engine. Steam Pressure Gauge 401-.—P. R. Barker, Hatch Gate Farm, Hurst, Berkshire (phone Hurst 90). For Sale.—Fowler 10 ton Roller No. 16144.—Details from J. S. Dochard, Shore Road, Perth. Tel.: 21871 or 23626. For Sale.—Wallis & Steevens 8 ton " Advance " Roller No. 8112, new March 1919. This is the last steamer built by W. & S. for the home market, fitted with water ballast wheels and patent " Wallis" scanifier. This roller has recently been re-tubed and is in first class drive-away order, and can be seen in steam by appointment.—For further particulars write to I. Jones, " Fowler ", 55 Meadvale Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff. Marshall Portable Engine in sound condition (but needs painting), new 1930, 6 n.h.p. Also bell 60 ft. x 7 in. £200.—R. Fishenden, 1 South View Terrace, Goudhurst, Kent. Free storage under cover for engine; advertiser who has good workshop facilities would like to use engine occa ionally for winching, or consider purchasing part share in good example.--D. Hale, Tewin Hill Farm, Tewin, Welwyn, Herts. For Sale.—Set of four coloured print, size 91 in. X if in., plus a 2 in. border. These have been specially printed for framing with special attention to the colour accuracy. The engines depicted are: Fowler Showman's Engine " Kitchener" (The Iron Maiden), Fowler Single Cylinder Ploughing Engine at work, Thornycroft Steam Lorry, and Marshall Traction Engine at work on the drum. Each set supplied in envelope with stiffener. Price 15s. Od. (post paid), from J. Crawley. Field House, Turvey, Bedford. For Sale•.—Set of two coloured prints, size 44 in. X 34 in., plus a 11 in. border, Foster Showman's Tractor and Clayton Traction Engine. Price 5s. 6d. (including postage).—J. Crawley, Field House, Turvey, Bedford. Wanted.—Copy of Steam Road Vehicles, by L. M. Meyrick-Jones.—Dr. J. L. Middlemiss, Redesmouth Road, Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland. Wanted.—Mather & Platt dynamo in working order for showman's engine in preservation.—Details, price, etc., to Box 1, " Steaming," Field House, Turvey, Bedford. For Sale.—A set of Aveling governors (Porter type) to suit tractor. £3. —J. R. E. Driscoll, 32 St. Charles Road, Brentwood, Essex. For Sale.—New and unused copper chimney top for Burrell showman's engine. To fit 14 in. chimney.—J. Crawley, Field House, Turvey, Bedford.
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