Steaming 1974 Vol.18 No.1

STEAMING THE JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB

DECEMBER 1974

Vol. 18 No. 1

Robbie Jardine driving his Sentinel No, 8413 on deliveries in the Maidstone area 1974. Whitbread Fremlins "trouncer" Ron Scrivens

looks out of the nearside. With acknowledgements to Whitbread Fremlins.

STEAM HAULAGE MEMORIES 1974 EVENTS

NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB OFFICERS President S. J. Wharton, Esq., Southern Down, Minster Lovell, Oxford. Vice-President J. T. Beeby, Esq., Wymeswold Road, Rempstone, Loughborough, Leics. Chairman Anthony Heal, Esq., Baylins Farm, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks. Vice-Chairman J. Crawley, Esq., Field House, Turvey, Bedford. General Secretary G. F. Beck, Esq., 127 Greensted Road, Loughton, Essex. Treasurer J. H. Hobbs, Esq., 6 Esher Close, Basingstoke, Hants. Editor Ran Hawthorne, Esq., 19 Bridle Path, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 OSE, Berkshire. Chairman, Rally Sub-Committee M. Harmsworth, Esq., Elm Cottage, Ockwells Road, Maidenhead, Berks. Membership Secretary P. R. Dalton, Esq., 54 Woburn Gardens, Basingstoke, Hants. RG22 6UB. Sales Officer V. H. Burroughs, Esq., 94 Harvist Road, Kensal Rise, I ondon, NW6 6Hl Technical Services S. J. Wharton, Esq., Southern Down, Minster Lovell, Oxford.

NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB Membership is open to all, whether engine owners or not, with a genuine interest in self-propelled steam vehicles, portables, etc., and in steam preservation and operation. The annual subscription is £2. The benefits of membership include advantageous terms for boiler insurance. The club's journal "Steaming" is sent free to members in December, March, June and August. All articles, photos for consideration should be in the hands of the editor by the first day of the month preceding publication. All correspondence re subscriptions, bankers order, delivery (or non-delivery) of Steaming or change of address to: P. R. DALTON, Esq., 54 WOBURN GARDENS, BASINGSTOKE, HANTS. RG22 6UB. All items are held copyright by contributor and/or NTEC.

Acknowledgements We are pleased to acknowledge the help, in the preparation of this edition, of: Derek Rayner, W. Cole, Chris Edmonds, Gerry Cosgrove, Affiliated Clubs and Area Correspondents, and many more. "Thank you". 2

STEAMING THE JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE CLUB EDITOR: RAN HAWTHORNE, 19 BRIDLE PATH, WOODCOTE, READING, RG8 OSE. VOLUME 18 No. 1

DECEMBER 1974

FROM THE EDITOR'S CHAIR We have had twelve months of colour in Steaming. This has been well received and we hope, in spite of steeply rising costs, to be able to continue with colour, both on the front cover, and inside as well. With this issue we introduce a new type face. Like our engines it is functional and uncluttered. This new type face, "Galaxy" by name, is easier on the editorial eyes and we trust that young and old alike wil find it easier too. The next issue will be a "special" confined to "Steam in Lincolnshire". We would be pleased to receive articles, photos, etc., for this edition not later than 10th January. Final copy date 31st January 1975. "A Happy Christmas and 'Good Steaming' in 1975 to readers everywhere."

" BLOW OFF " The question of engine conversions has cropped up more than once in the past and we make no excuse for raising the subject yet again. In the course of a season we meet a large number of enthusists and everyone seems to agree that the conversion of engines to something they never were is wrong. But still conversion goes on. As more and more engines are converted we find a disproportionate representation of types. It is often said that we preserve engines so that the present and future generations can see how our forefathers coped with things. We are radically altering much of the heritage that has been entrusted to us. Steaming has already welcomed the Road Roller Association. We wish them every success and hope that their efforts will prevent any further desecration of the ranks of the faithful Steam Roller.

N.T.E.C. BOILER INSPECTION SCHEME Since the General Accident undertook the inspection service on behalf of Club members in October 1971 they have managed to maintain the fees originally indicated. However, they have costed their technical expenses during this period, and have found that the original terms, with present day increases of costs, have proved uneconomical and at renewal of their contract with Tennant, Budd & Roderic Pratt on 1st October 1974 will have to make an adjustment in fees. The revised scale will be: (a) Thorough examination of boiler including issue of report. and supplementary examination "under steam" including £13.00 issue of report. £10.00 (b) Hydraulic test (c) Examination following repairs, and issue of report form 55 £8.50 (d) Supervision ❑f repairs as recommended in thorough £25.00 report and hydraulic test including issue of form 55 The above are the lowest rates at which they can undertake these services, and they have confirmed that they are still special terms for the Club, and below their current annual inspection fees for the types of boiler which are involved. The fees indicated will, of course, be subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. 3

21st ANNIVERSARY

In 1975 the NTEC will have been in being for twenty-one years. As befits the occasion special events will be held. It is difficult to know when Traction Engine preservation started but we regard the 1950 "Race" at Appleford as the first organised preservation activity and so we have a double celebration — twentyfive years of events and twenty-one years of NTEC. It is therefore fitting that your committee should organise a double event and equally fitting that Appleford should be the venue. After due consideration on the part of the Executive Committee, the Management Sub-committee and the "Steam Party" Committee it has been agreed that a "Steam Party" be held at Bridge Farm, Appleford, near Abingdon, Oxon on Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th July 1975. Starting with a road run from Nettlebed to Appleford. Engines will assemble at Nettlebed on Friday, 11th July (parking for the week previous will be arranged) for departure on 12th, at intervals, from about 8 a.m. It is about 18 miles to Appleford. The space at Bridge Farm is strictly limited. Entries will be confined to steam and ancilliary equipment only. It is hoped that as many as possible of the engines that attended Appleford in formation year (1954) will attend. Engines that attended in the late 50s and early 60s, together with other interesting engines, may be invited. The event will not have "ring events". There may be a small ring for "setting to a drum" and parades will be held around the field. Wood sawing, threshing etc., may be possible. There will be a small Fair with Old-Time rides only. On the Saturday evening the 21st anniversary buffet will be held. The tent and surrounding area will be lit by Showman's engines. Arrangements will be made for a limited number of members (owners and non-engine owners) to caravan or camp on the ground. The police have been very co-operative and up to 40 engines may be entered. All types of engines, steam wagons, steam carts and steam cars will be invited and it is hoped that at least some Tractions will pull threshers, some Rollers will pull their vans and water carts, some Showman's engines will pull suitable living wagons and that at least some steam Tractors will pull suitable trailers, etc. As well as engines that attended in 1950s and 60s and engines of special interest, the committee hope that affiliated clubs throughout the country will send an entry to represent their club at this historic event. Would affiliated club officials and individual owners who would like to have engines considered for invitation please write to the events secretary: E. A. Fillmore 34 Northwick Park Road Harrow, Middlesex giving brief details of the engine in question. We would ask all clubs, rallies and members to remember the dates and keep them free:

N.T.E.C. STEAM ROAD RUN AND STEAM PARTY 12th & 13th JULY 1975 4

ONE DAY COURSE For the third successive winter the Langtree Further Education Centre, Woodcote, near Reading, have organised a one-day course with Traction Engines as the theme. This winter's course will be held on Saturday 1st February 1975, the subject: "Steam Cultivation". The course is being arranged in conjunction with the Steam Plough Club who will provide their film. Speakers will include Ran Hawthorne, editor of Steaming. Full details will be available in January. Write to: P. J. R. Trout, Esq. Organising Tutor Langtree Further Education Centre Woodcote, near Reading, Berks.

FURTHER INFORMATION The Foden, top illustration on page 224 of the last edition, is now known to be No. 8902, new 13/6/19 in chassis form to Baulys for bodying and then supplied to General Traction & Steam Wagon Co., Chiswick (she is shown in their ownership). In 1928 she went back to Baulys and then to Smith, Wilkinson & Son, Croydon. In 1930 she went to Joseph Stockdale, East Markham, Notts, and to M. Brauchen, Tuxford for scrap in 1932. The Pease and Sons Foden at the foot of the same page was No. 12132, new on 4th February 1926. Eight years later, July 1934, she went to Baulys for scrap. The Burrell on page 245 of Vol. 17 No. 4 is not 3432 as stated. It is believed to be No. 1933 s.c.c., new to Lord Iveagh's Estate August 1869 a 6 hp engine. The governors identify it one of his engines previous to No. 3432. His lordship also had No. 1824, a 6 hp s.c.c. new in January 1895, this was a TE Convertible to Roller. The engine in the picture is not a convertible.

HELP! MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY NEEDED Assistance is required in connection with the membership work of the club. We would welcome volunteers for this most important work. A regular twenty hours each week is involved. Applicants should be able to give attention to detail work requiring great accuracy. Correspondence and records are involved and typing ability is desirable. A reasonable honorarium is paid. Membership of the club is not essential. Applications, giving details of any experience of this type of work to, J. H. HOBBS, Esq., 6 ESHER CLOSE, BASINGSTOKE, HANTS. 5

REMINISCENSES OF A YORKSHIRE STEAM HAULIER by Wilf Cole. Our first experience of steam was in 1906 when my father and his brothers purchased a 5 ton Steam Tractor made by Thomas Green of Leeds. This was bought after a trial run with one from Leeds to Morecambe and back with a furniture van behind, loaded one way. This was a fairly hard road with a number of steep hills. It must have been a satisfactory trial as they ordered a new tractor on the strength ❑ f it. After taking delivery, the first job it was sent on was a furniture removal job from Leeds to Burslem, Staffordshire, and this was where my brother Len and I had our first experience of steam traction. We noticed it was about to set off ❑n this journey and we decided to follow it towards the centre of Leeds. Len was then eight years old and I was seven. My father was driving and my uncle was steering. They had practically no experience of driving a steam engine, being horse men up to then. One thing that struck us lads was the way they were being shaken up on the tractor, with the iron straked wheels running on the stone setts. However, we followed them for about a mile and then turned back, happy that we had seen tlieiii yu. We did nul see them again until a fortnight had passed. They had had a hectic journey over the Pennines and actually had to leave it on the road at Standedge from where an experienced driver had to bring it home. After this unfortunate experience, they came to the conclusion that the steam tractor was not going to be ideal for their purpose. The tractor was supposed to weigh no more than b tons to come within the Heavy Motor Car Act. It weighed well above this actually and because of this they thought they were in order in returning it to Green's, which they did.

A works photo of a Mann Tractor similar to Messrs. Cole's first steamer. 6

In 1907 it was decided to buy a Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Company's 5 ton Undertype Steam Wagon after a trial run which included the notorious Garrowby Hill, East Yorkshire. Unfortunately it did not get up this and they had to go round. I understand that it was a tricky job turning the trailer round on the middle of the hill but nevertheless they must have been satisfied with the wagon for they ordered a new one. This was the last type of the Undertype wagon Mann's made before the introduction of the Overtype in about 1909. (See photo below).

Manns 5 ton Undertype 1907 model. Driver J. W. Cole Snr. (on wagon). L. Cole Snr. (by rear wheel).

This wagon proved itself a good wagon and was far superior to the steam tractor for furniture removing. I had several country journeys on this wagon whilst still a youngster and we seemed to have no trouble at all on the road. Of course, the engine was running in oil and consequently there was no oiling round to do. It had a good free steaming loco-type boiler and we always burnt coke on it. It was nearly always used with a van and trailer behind and it often used to do journeys to the East and West coasts, approximately 150 miles for the return trip. It was run for about two years with practically no trouble, after which they decided to sell it as the firm had acquired another business of wedding carriages, etc., and were cutting down on the removal work. The last journey we did with it, and I was on it with my father and uncle, was a trial run for her prospective purchasers, a firm of Flour Millers at Horsforth, Leeds. We took a load of flour bags, about 5 tons, from Horsforth to Barnsley, some 22 miles. We left Leeds about noon and were back home for 6 o'clock. Needless to say, this firm bought it. 7

After that, there was an interval of about three years without steam. It was then decided to sell the carriages and horses and switch back to removal work. Steam was again considered and it was decided to buy a Mann's 5 ton Overtype platform wagon. (See photo). This was in 1912 and was the time when my brother and I had started to work at Mann's, although my brother actually started in 1911.

Cole's 1912 Mann 5 tonner "Leader" pictured here when new. Mann's drivers delivering a gear cutting machine from the makers, Parkinsons of Shipley, to their works. A canopy was fitted when supplied to Coles.

We had a brass plate cast for this wagon which was fitted on top of the wagon's smokebox and it was called "The Leader". This wagon, which was fitted with 3 speeds and chain drive, proved itself to be an even better wagon than the Undertype, being much faster and stronger on hills. It did much long distance removal work in the North, nearly always with a trailer. It climbed Shap Fell loaded with a trailer when even some of the locals were sceptical that it could do it. A reference was made in the Commercial Motor about this a few weeks later. Len and I had been asked if we would like to become Bound Apprentices at Mann's. We put this to our father and he agreed, at the same time suggesting that we should learn a trade. I worked in the Boiler Shop, rivet heating and my brother worked in the Erecting Shop. I was 13 years old and he was 14. The Indentures were drawn up and we signed them. The signatures included my father's and Mr. James 8

Mann, who signed on behalf of the company. I told them I was not going to be a boiler maker as I wanted to be a fitter and my Indenture paper was altered accordingly. I still have this after it was returned from the solicitors. Regarding the rivet heating, after about a week's training, I reckon that I heated all the rivets which went into Mann's boilers and road wheels during the Spring and Summer of 1912. We had two hydraulic rivetting machines, one which worked on a small jib crane and the other stationary. The only rivets which we could not get in using these machines were those in the firebox crown and these had to be knocked down by the boilermakers by hand. I worked on a small blacksmith's fire, power blown and always had five rivets in the fire at once, putting the next one to come out in the middle of the bunch. I had to get the boiler rivets to almost a white heat without burning them, the heads included. The wheel rivets which included those fastening the strakes on, were not quite as important. I found all this hard work, starting as we did at 6 a.m. and working through until 5 p.m. with virtually no relaxation. We were on piece work and Mann's were very busy at that time so I was not sorry to get off that job! Our Apprenticeship papers were signed on 12th July 1912, and after that date, I was moved into the Repair Shop. My brother stayed in the Erecting Shop over seven years, until he was out of his time. If anyone has a copy of the R.L.S. re-print of the 1910 Mann Catalogue, this shows a photo of the Boiler Shop and the rivetting machine with jib crane on it. The two huge arms which pressed the rivets together can be plainly seen. My wage at that time was 4/6d. per week for 53 hours. Out of this sum had to be taken 1/- per week, for tram fares. We used to have to get up at a quarter to five and catch the first tram out of the depot at 20 minutes past. This took us into Leeds from where we caught the 20 minutes to six tram to Pepper Road, Hunslet, some 3-1 miles in total. My father's firm's wagon, "The Leader" was run until 1914. The previous year, my brother and I went on a furniture removal job to Scarborough with my father, but we had a driver on it at the time. The wagon pulled a pantechnicon van trailer behind it and we rode in this. When we got there we were delighted as it was the first time we had seen the sea. I am pleased to say the wagon went well on the run. Around August 1914, at the outbreak of the Great War, the wagon developed a crack in the firebox, from the firehole door, down to the foundation ring. It was sent back into Mann's Repair Shop where I was working at the time, and it was decided to try and weld the crack up. In 1914 there was no electric welding and as oxy-acetylene welding had just come on the scene, the British Oxygen Company were asked to send along their welding equipment and experts. This they did and they taught, or were supposed to have, one of the boiler-makers to weld. However, he had a go at it and did the best he could and succeeded in stopping the leak. The wagon was then sent out to work but within a few weeks it was leaking again. It was returned to the shop and again he attempted to weld it but, once more it started to leak alter a few weeks. It was then laid aside, awaiting a decision as to its future. While all this was going on, the Army Authorities had been and commandeered my father's almost new 4 ton Karrier petrol lorry, leaving the firm with no wagon to continue its business. However, the same weekend that war broke out, there was a new 5 ton wagon standing in the shop at Mann's, to the order of Moreland's, (England Glory) Matches of Gloucester. We heard that because of the outbreak of war, Morelands did not want to take delivery although they did get one later on. I believe. We told my father about this and my uncle went to the Works and bought it. We decided to call this wagon "King of the Road" and had a brass nameplate made for it. 9

There was a bit of history attached to this wagon for after it was built it was put under test before it was made ready for delivery. Mann's had fitted up a new Brake Horse Power testing apparatus and the wagon was put to work on this. It consisted of a countershaft with a brake pulley on it which was fastened, by brackets with bearings on for the shaft to run round in, to a 14in. wall. The wagon was lined up towards it and the nearside bunker taken off. A belt was put on from the flywheel to the brake pulley, leaving a fairly long belt to prevent slipping. There was a brake attached to the pulley so that it could be put on to make the engine pull harder. There was also an apparatus on to indicate how much BHP the engine was delivering. This apparatus was fitted up in the corner of the repair shop where I was working and so I had a grandstand view of what was happening. The testing was carried out over about three weeks. Mr. Cornock, the Technical Director, was in charge of the tests and was busily engaged with pencil and notebook taking the readings down. Billy Horsman, a driver fitter, had charge of the engine and each morning the fuel was carefully weighed before being put into the bunker. The water was measured into the tank and eventually a relationship was produced between BHP and the fuel and water consumption, or in other words, the lbs. per brake horse power which is the usual method for testing a steam power plant. This system of testing I think was called the Prony System and was exactly the same used by Professor Carpenter of Cornell University, America, in 1906 when he put the 30 hp White Steam Car engine through rigorous testing and attained the very low steam consumption of 131 lbs. per BHPH. I should add that we have in preservation a vehicle with this type of engine in it. (White). Regarding the tests of the Mann's engine, I can say that these were severe, with the engine being all out for hours at a time, simulating hill climbing on the road. This went on for days, except when the low pressure slide valve was taken out to give it more clearance on the box so as to get a better exhaust. However, the tests were completed and I believe that Mann's got to know exactly what their 5 ton wagon engine could do, from these tests. After this, it was understandable that the wagon had a good performance and it proved itself the best wagon to date, it having certain improvements over the previous wagon. Before my uncle put it to work, we had the injector clack box removed from the side of the firehole door onto the side of the boiler barrel away from the fire as we reckoned that this caused the firebox to crack on the older wagon, "The Leader". All Mann's wagons after that date had the clack boxes on the boiler barrel and there were no more cracked fireboxes after that. Also, mechanical cylinder lubricators were just coming out at this time and we had one fitted — a Victor — it worked well. After this wagon had been working a few months, my father's firm were approached by a Leeds firm of wholesale drapers who asked if they could haul their goods from Leeds to Newcastle because the Railway Companies could not deal with it as their lines were loaded with munition traffic. The answer was yes — the distance was 95 miles, 190 miles return. The wagon was on steel wheels and it became a regular job of at least once a week, sometimes twice. The wagon had a large lift van on the back and the trailer, when used, was an ❑ pen type horse flat wagon which carried about 1+ tons. This work was commenced in 1914 and continued regularly until 1918. Of course, it did other work as well, furniture removing, etc., and to make life easier, it was converted to solid rubbers in 1916. The older wagon "The Leader", was sent into Mann's to have the new firebox fitted. My brother and I worked on it whilst there and it was fitted in record time, just one month passed from driving it into the shop and driving it out again. The injector clack box was moved on this wagon at the same time to avoid a repetition of the previous trouble. 10

Photo: Collection of D. A. Rayner, Woodlesford.

Mann and Yorkshire Steam Wagons at the loading bay Esaldwell Brewery, Woodlesford, Yorkshire

Because of the manpower shortage brought about by the war, the firm decided to sell this wagon to a Leeds man to start a haulage contracting business with it. His son was going to drive it but he did not do so for long, as he fancied a new Clayton wagon and eventually got one. However, he had booked a day's work for the Mann's Wagon but he had no-one to drive it, so he asked by brother and I if we could take it. This would be in 1915 when Len was 17 and I was 16. IL lied become a crime to break time off work as Mann's had become a controlled establishment, having been taken over by the Government and its employees classified as Munition Workers. However, we decided to have the day off and take the wagon. I should add here that we had never actually driven a wagon on the road up to that time, although we had been out with them on test now and again and also had ridden on my father's wagons. So, we took the wagon to a quarry and loaded it up with 6+ tons of broken stone for delivery to Leeds Fireclay Works at Wortley. This would have been about a five mile run but, before getting to the Works, we had to climb Tong Road, a 1 in 14 gradient, about a mile long. We got well into this hill before the wagon started lagging a bit. My brother, who was driving, decided to change into middle gear and no sooner had he pulled the gear lever into neutral than the wagon started to run back. I was steering, being seated on the mate's seat — it had two steering wheels on — and I had a wooden scotch by my feet. This was about a foot long and about three inches thick. I jumped down and got it to the rear of the back wheel but the wagon promptly went over it. It was gaining speed downhill and we were on the tram lines. It was making for some shops at the side of the road but Len had the presence of mind to jam the footbrake hard on. This was a good brake and worked on a drum at the side of the rear sprocket. It pulled "The Leader" up before any damage was done. We breathed a sigh of relief and vowed not to let that happen again. The load was eventually delivered, having ascended the hill in the right gear and then we had to go on into the centre of Bradford to pick up some woodworking machinery. We had the wagon owner's man with us to assist in the loading. We got loaded and set off for Leeds, arriving about 4 p.m. After unloading at our final destination, we were home for about 6 p.m., feeling very proud that we had taken the wagon and done a full day's work with it. The owner was well satisfied with what we had done and a few weeks later we fitted him a new water tank of the latest type, a half round one, but this we did at weekends, as a spare time job. Following this, we concentrated on keeping our father's firm's wagon "King of the Road" in repair, always at weekends. After about 2-I years, we had to fit a new back axle as the old one had worn. The new one was an improved type so that it could be properly lubricated. We also had to fit a new top speed gear wheel on the second motion shaft as the old one was worn and loose in the bolt holes. To remedy this, which was caused by the continuous long running on the Newcastle job, we fitted oversize bolts. Also about this time, we had all the tubes, apart from the stay tubes, taken out of the boiler. We did not do this ourselves but engaged a boiler maker and assistant from Mann's to do the job. They removed the tubes, and descaled them by pulling them to and fro between two large crossed half round files which were fastened to a large wooden block, a pair of tongs being used to grip the ends. After descaling, the thin ends were sawn off and the tubes re-inserted. These two men did this job in our own garage in about four days and made a good job of it. The same tubes lasted for years afterwards. To be continued. Opposite (top) Mann Undertype, !non hoilor. (Below) YorkqhirP Nn. 56 (C465). Both in ownership of Bentley's Yorkshire Breweries Ltd. Photos: D. A. Rayner. 12

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FOUR OF THE BEST by Alan Thomas of Camborne.

When our Editor inquired wether I'd be willing to write an account of some of my rally visits for 1974, I first thought it a nigh impossible task, as, up to the time of writing, I've been around 20 events, with still a few left to go. This, I know, is not as many as several other enthusiasts attend during the course of each season, but living in a somewhat far-flung corner of the country, I have a considerable distance to travel each time I go to a rally outside my native West country. To mention every rally I've attended would more than fill an issue of this journal on its own, so I have selected four which I have visited for the first time this year, and with which I have been particularly impressed: Burtonwood, Stafford, Astle Park and Bishops Castle, all N.T.E.C. approved, giving mention to a mere few of the engines which have poi Lit..uloily dppthalwd to Buttonwood was actually one which I hadn't originally planned to visit, but as it happened, I managed an extra day away from work (very difficult when one is employed in the catering business), and wasted no time in getting away. This was completely new territory for me, the furthest North I'd so far ventured, and of the 37 engines attending, 29 were new to me. I arrived shortly before the grand parade, so took up position at the arena entrance, in order to be at a good vantage point for photographs, as the engines began to roll away from their paddocks. Burrells, my own particular favourites among the steam engine builders were well to the fore, a total of 12 being present, one that really took my eye being No. 3098, a very workmanlike Road Loco., with an extra water tank fitted to the offside belly tank, very unusual. This engine looked just as it must have done when in the employment of Messrs. Bridson of Neston. No extra embelishments, the paintwork having that seasoned look about it, which seemed to boast the fact that this engine was still capable of a hard day's work. Another impressive Burrell was No. 3695 "Lord Derby", a fine example of an 8 n.h.p. single crank compound Traction, quite the biggest of its type I'd seen, and well cared for by her owner, Pat Kelly of Heath Charnock. She formed a striking contrast with the engine standing next to her, also a Burrell of similar design, in outstanding order, No. 2626 "Spitfire", owned by John Armer of Cockerham, this one being of 6 n.h.p., and completely dwarfed by the massive proportions of the former engine, amply illustrating how two engines by the same maker can be entirely different. Two heavyweights in the roller section were again Burrells, No. 2642 "Ethel", belonging to John Webster, and belieing the fact that engines of this make have to be painted either maroon or dark green, and No. 3388 of Peter Clare, in its first year of rallying, after an extensive rebuild. and a very robust-looking engine. Many of these Burrell engines were formerly owned by Isaac Ball of Wharles, so worked locally for much of their life. They all carry the 14

Burrell No. 3388, Reg. TB 3718, at Burtonwood 1974.

Burrell No. 3098, Reg. MA 5657, at Burtonwood 1974. Photos: A. V. K. Thomas. 15

distinctive full-length canopy, which seems peculiar to engines formerly employed by this firm. So many particularly good engines abounded, that it is not possible to give each and every one a mention, but perhaps I might select the Museum of Lincolnshire Life's Ruston Proctor Traction No. 46596 "Sylvie". When I first saw this one at Peterborough in 1973, it was somewhat rough, having just come over from France, so much so, that I didn't expect to see it out again for a few years, pending restoration, but here it was at Burtonwood, almost unrecognisable, respendant in its original livery of ❑live green, with white lining. There was so much to see and very little time in which to view it all, or so it seemed. And to think I might never have attended this one at all

Stafford, on the other hand, was one I'd planned for quite some time, and although this year's Midland Festival of Steam was not the largest, regarding engine entries, for me It more than lived up to my expectations. Normally, I don't particularly enjoy so much a rally held on such a place as an agricultural showground, but the North Staffs & Cheshire boys have everything so planned that it was laid out just like any rally field. You didn't have to walk miles before seeing everything, as one attraction bordered on another. A number of years' experience has obviously been given to the organisation of this particular site. Again, a great many of the engines were new to me, and one which really took my attention was an Aveling & Porter Roller No. 3586 "Lady of Lovesgrove". owned by G. Minshall & W. Foxall of Bridgnorth. This was an a really imposing engine, weighing in excess of 16 tons and in outstanding order. I'd not seen this early design of Aveling roller before, so was interested to compare it with the more modern examples in attendance. The massive headstock in comparison to the somewhat small front roll, and the rolls themselves, double rimmed, and packed between with wooden wedges. Next to this 'monster' was a diminutive little Wallis & Steevens 'Simplicity' Roller, weighing only 3 tons, No. 7936, and owned by M. Salt of Shrewsbury. Further along the line was yet another interesting exhibit, the Club's own Mann Tractor No. 1287 "Tiny Tim". new to me, but a real stalwart of this rally. Len Crane's Fowler Crane Engine No. 17212 in its neat brown livery, was another to admire, being only the second of its type I'd seen. Here too, I was pleased to see W. T. Hunt's Burrell Showman No. 3471 "The Rover". I was afraid I was going to miss this one, as it didn't turn up until mid-afternoon, but it was well worth waiting for, as it rarely seems to make an appearance these days. It's not overdone for a showman's engine, and that makes it all the more attractive, I think. Portable engines seem few and far between on our rally fields, more's the pity, but here was a particularly fine example in the form of Marshall No. 79936 "Florence", owned by G. E. Jones, Shrewsbury. This 4 nhp engine had been driven by the present owner's grandfather during its working life. Astle Park, a few weeks later, and a few miles further north, also had several engines entered which I hadn't sen previously. Unfortunately, the weather during my visit was none too good, gradually turning to continuous rain, although this didn't seem to deter the crowds. Despite what the 'commercial' rally organisers say about the necessity to bringing in outside attractions to draw the public, undoubtedly, it is the rallies put on by preservation bodies and real enthusiasts that are the biggest attraction. Astle Park certainly came into this latter category, and furthermore, kept the show moving, regardless of the inclement weather. It was here that I caught up, at long last, with a refugee from my home county, this being Colin Dale's Burrell Traction No. 2950, now named "Little Mac", and still looking every bit as workmanlike as she must have done when she hauled a set of threshing tackle around the Helston area. Another agricultural which demanded my attention was Fowler No. 9507 -Marlborough", owned by Mr. & Mrs. Wooliscroft, and steamed all the way from its base at Buxton to each event it attends. I first heard the exhaust beat of this single coming from among 16

Aveling & Porter No. 3586, Reg. MA 7890 at Bishops Castle 1974.

Fowler No. 15376, Reg. MA 5656 at Bishops Castle 1974. Photos: A. V. K. Thomas. 17

the trees at the site entrance on the Friday evening, and just had to follow here up the shallow incline of the field, to her paddock. Here was a pure and simple traction engine, and worthy of as much admiration as any of her counterparts. Standing next to her was another newcomer, Paul Edwards' Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 11251, a very neat little engine, finished in maroon, unusual for an Aveling, but not detracting from her appearance. Another which I'd been 'after' for some time was Andrew Barber's Burrell Agricultural No. 2336 "Stanley Monarch", a beautiful 8 nhp engine, but I was disappointed to see the addition of a smokebox extension and dynamo, jutting out awkwardly in front. Now, I've nothing against Showman's engines. There were certainly some excellent examples at Astle Park. What I do disapprove of is the conversion of an engine to something it never was and never should have been. Far better to see such an engine on the belt to a threshing set, rather than a dynamo. Anyway, it's up to every individual to do what he wishes with his own engine, I suppose, and apart from this encumberance, "Stanley Monarch" is one of the finest preserved s.c.c. Burrels I have yet seen. Bishops Castle, my final choice on this occasion, was undoubtedly one of the finest rallies! have ever attended. Having spent a week's hoiday in Shropshire a little while before, took the opportunity of looking up a number of the local engine owners, and each one had told me "Come up to Bishops Castle. You won't be disappointed." How right they were. Enthusiasm certainly knows no boundaries in the Shropshire hills. It was not a big rally by any means, merely two dozen or so engines, supported by the usual vintage attractions, in just the right proportions. What really came across was the friendly atmosphere created by exhibitors and public alike. Everyone was obviously enjoying themselves, and it was plain to see that this cordial disposition has a lot of bearing on the success of this rally. As for the engines themselves, there was quite a cross-section of Jiffy' wit types. tviessrs. Bridson's Fowler Road Loco. No. ibi/b, at a Shropshire rally for the first time, dominated the line-up. Another thoroughbred heavy haulage engine in all its glory. An agricultural of the same make was No. 9225 "Pride of the Wye", a 7 nhp compound, neatly finished in Fowler Black, and an outstanding Burrell was George Bowkley's 6 nhp Traction No. 3812 "Earl Haigh", a regular attender of this rally. Standing next to this one was Tom Walker's Aveling & Porter Convertible No. 8420 "Emperor". now in its original form of a Road Loco., an engine of sturdy proportions. Two Foden Tractors stood side by side, both 'D'-types, I. Jones' No. 13762 on solids all round, and J. A. Crabtree's No. 13784, on front pneumatics, interesting comparisons of a similar design. David Webster's two Sentinels in their deep blue livery stood out also. His well-known S4 No. 8942 was on this occasion accompanied by his recently-acquired S6 No. 8821, minus its 3-way tipping body at present, but otherwise immaculate. It will be a real beauty when completed. One 'working' engine attended, Lloyd Jones Bros' Fowler Roller No. 17500, all the way from near Ruthin, some 60 or so miles from the rally site. It was a rarity to see two Clayton & Shuttleworth Rollers standing side by side, these being No. 46688 of G. Minshall and No. 48944 "Paradox" of Mrs. E. Mason. The grand parade at this rally is also something of a spectacle ,which has to be witnessed to be really appreciated. The engines come down the centre of the arena in pairs, then move off in opposite directions in an 'S' fashion, before pairing up once more, and leaving as they'd entered. My description might not do justice to it, but believe me, it certainly creates nostalgia. Take a bow Bishops Castle. When you advertise yourselves as 'The real enthusists' rally', you obviously do not mean this as an idle boast. Well this account has been, as I stated at the beginning, about just a few of my '1974 ramblings, and I hope, has created interest for anyone who has not yet visited these particular rallies to give thm a try next year. If it's a show put on by real enthusiasts that you're after, you 'won't be disappointed. 18

1974 EVENTS BEAULIEU STEAM FESTIVAL The Spring Bank Holiday rally at Beaulieu has become something of a tradition and is a popular venue with many of the local owners. 23 full size engines attended this year supported by 20 models and small items of steam plant and organs from the National Motor Museum and Ron Giddings. Dorset supporters were there in force with Michael Oliver in charge of the Anderton & Rowland organ, "Beano" Hill with his rack bench and a late entry, John Antell's fine Fowler No. 11491. One star attraction was the attendance at its first stand since rebuilding of Jimmy Williams' Rodeo Switchback ride and numerous enthusiasts made a special visit to see this magnificent restoration. Beaulieu can be guaranteed to produce several rare and interesting exhibits which this year included the oldest steam lorry in the country the 1896 Thornycroft Steam Van, the oldest traction engine — David Hirst, 1878 Ransomes & Head No. 5137, and the Tasker firm's 1906 Tractor No_ 1318. Newcomers included a very fine restoration of & Steevens Tractor No. 7641 by Jack Field; Burrell Traction Engine No. 3728, which has only recently arrived in the area and is now with Richard Corbett of Arlesford, and a huge 15 ton Aveling & Porter Roller No. 7807 of 1912 entered by John Young of Southampton. This roller spent its working days in Jersey — the registration is OJB 203 Fl Another newcomer from 'foreign parts' was Fowler Roller No. 15965 now owned by Tarmac Roadstone which used to work around Belfast. The Steam Festival is a cross between a working and the usual display rally but being spring, threshing can only be demonstrated 'strawless'; Reg Old's Wallis & Steevens No. 7115 of 1910 worked with Derek Isaacs small Ransomes drum. A full arena show was staged each day to the commentary of Brian Johnson and the incomparable Jonathan Minns who reduced the entire crowd to tears of laughter at times. With Tony Blackburn doing the BBC Radio 1 show from Beaulieu on the Monday afternoon some steam interest had to be included and Peter Gunning (ex HMS Sultan fame) was interviewed on the big Aveling roller mentioned earlier. The former tug boat siren fitted caused the sound engineers some concern when alt their meters went right off the scale! Another Beauleiu attraction is the Sunday evening enginemen's gathering complete with meal and film show which this year featured rallies throughout the country, old time boats on the Thames and the early development of steam and motor transport. Other engines attending were: Wallis & Steevens TE No. 7293, P. W. Russell, Hythe. Burrell Showman's No. 3443, "Lord Nelson", National Motor Museum. Ruston Proctor Tractor No. 52573, Don Cully, Ca!more. Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 9108, Lionel Veck, Swanmore. Wallis & Steevens Roller No. 7742, Ken Honeybun, New Milton, Aveling & Porter Roller No. 10632, Mark Abbott, Lyndhurst. Burrell Roller No. 3991, Derek Isaac, Ramsey. Babcox & Wilcox Roller No. 95/4013, Messrs. Sel'wood, Cully & Phillips, Southampton (First appearance since restoration). Ransome Sims & Jefferies Tractor No. 39127, Ron Giddings, Bartley. Wallis & Steevens Advance Roller No. 8033, A. Pocock, New Milton. Foden Wagon No. 13716, Jack Hampshire, I.o.W. Sentinel No. 8393, HMS Sultan. Aveling & Porter Roller No. AD 14147, Dick Martine, Fareham. Fowler Conversion, No. 21221, Ron Giddings. Sentinel S4 Steam Waggon, No. 9277, Bob Bailey, Amesbury. 19

ARDINGLEY STEAM & HISTORIC TRANSPORT RALLY The annual Ardingly Rally, held on the Southern Counties Agricultural Showground on 6th and 7th July was a great success despite the rival attractions of finals at Wimbledon and the World Cup. 23 engines, 11 organs and around 400 other exhibits in the motor vehicle, tractor and stationary exhibit sections attended and an added attraction was an auto-jumble area with 120 stalls selling every imaginable spare part. The Showground is an excellent site with concrete roads and many permanent facilities able to cater for the large crowds that visit the event. Engines attending Ardingly for the first time were Fowler Tiger Tractor No. 15293 owned by T. D. Rose of Uckfield, which is a nice authentically restored engine fresh from John Baldock's Liphook collection; Derek Trice brought along the Burrell Showman's No. 3118 "Dreadnought" ex Charles Abbott & Sons from Guildford; Tony Overington had his 1894 Aveling & Porter roller which had carried out its car rolling exploits for an insurance company advertisement only a few days before; Smokey Shepherd, that great character from Kent, has Fowler roller No. 16134 of 1924 as his mount for this year, it is owned by A. White of London; welcome newcomer was Niel Herridge from Bexhill with his Wallis & Steevens 'Advance' No. 7979 of 1928 which has been restored to a very high standard indeed whilst parked in the front garden of his house and fully exposed to the weather; HMS Sultan's crew arrived with their wagon No. 8393 and to complete the newcomers Robbie Jardine came with the Sentinel Tractor No. 8413 and trailer showing few signs of two months hard work on daily beer delivery work in Kent since its win in the Steam Class at the HCVC Brighton Run. Ardingly is a traditional rally and always a very happy event and this year was no exception. Prize for the best engine went to Tony Overington's 1894 Aye!illy & Porter Other engines attending were: Fowler TE No. 7459, Ken Langley, Gillingham. Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 36336, Michael Pink, Ashford. Ruston & Proctor TE 36828, P. Westgate and Family, Polegate. Wallis & Steevens TE 7155, John Taylor, Horsham. Burrell TE No. 3586, Thomas Wood & Sons, Swanley. Marshall TE No. 66001, John Hume, Turners Hill. Burrell Tractor No. 3851, Claude Jessett, Hadlow Down. Marshall TE No. 84562, Dave Harding, Edenbridge. Fowler Showman's Tractor No. 11799, Bill Druce, Bognor. Burrell Showman's "Prince of Wales", Les Searle, Horsham. Wallis & Steevens Conversion No. 7777, Claude Jessett. Tasker Roller No. 1409, Claude Jessett. Ruston Hornsby Roller No. 115123, John Brice, Ashford. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 10271, Vic Roberts, Sidcup. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 14072, Les Birch, Ashford. Marshall Portable No. 53154, John Hume, Turners Hill. A very fine collection of steam plant was exhibited by Joe Frogley of Newdigate outside the model tent which featured nearly 70 steam and motor models of a very high standard from the Brighton & Hove Model Engineering Society.

CAMERTON TRACTION ENGINE RALLY, 1974 The 8th Camerton Traction Engine Rally held on the 15th and 16th June 1974, proved once again to be a great success with both exihibitors and spectators. Both days drew large crowds to the sun drenched field which were freshened over night by a thunderstorm. Once again Camerton Rally had many old favourites including Mr. Des Penny's Ransomes Sims and Jefferies No. 26995 General Purpose Engine "Mendip Lady" which during the winter had been to Amsterdam, Holland to the RAI Agricultural Exhibition there. 20

Engines new to the area were a Burrell No. 2767 General Purpose Engine and Threshing Box both owned by Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Hillman, and a Sentinel eight wheel waggon owned by E. Shone of London, believed to be the only eight wheeler in existence. This was driven under steam from London by Mr. B. Allison. The ring events were kept moving on both days with a continuous display by the Steam Vehicles, Vintage Tractors and Cars. For those not so keen on the ring events there were many side shows and stalls selling their wares, and a number of demonstrations including a flour grinding demonstration kindly loaned by Mr. Forward of Corsley being driven by "Dusty" Clayton, and Shuttleworth General Purpose Engine owned and driven by Peter Fagg, a threshing demonstration by Mr. and Mrs. Hillman, and a sawing demonstration by "Beano" Hill drew a large crowd. An interesting exhibition was an 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive built 1929 by Peckett of Bristol, works number 1788, which stopped at the Rally for the weekend on its way to The Somerset and Dorset Museum Trust at Radstock. The loco has spent the whole of her working life at Kilmersdon Colliery (the last coal mine in the area which closed earlier this year) and since 1941 has been looked after by Herby Loader her present driver and caretaker, he was present on both days with the engine, giving full information and autographs for those who wished to have them. Further round the field was a display b7 the National Vintage Tractor Club which had a wide selection of tractors and implements of by-gone days. The model tent at this year's Rally was larger and grander than previous years with many new models to be seen. For the first time in the area spectators were able to see the Rodeo Switchback (1881) which has been recently bought and restored by Jimmy Williams, this was a big attraction. The music from the many Fair Organs present could be heard at all corners of the field. The dates for 1975 Rally are 14th and 15th June. The engines attending were as follows: Burrell No. 3192 Showman's Tractor "St. Bernard", J. Gilbey. Garrett No. 31193 Conversion "Henrietta", H. Fry. Aveling & Porter No. 8376 Conversion "Comet", D. Milton. Burrell No. 3888 Showman's "General Gough", F. J. Miller. Burrell No. 3824 Road Locomotive "Lord Fisher", L. J. Casely. Fowler No. 15436 Ploughing Engine "Princess Mary", Ken Hobbs. Burrell No. 1840 "Duke of Windsor", Messrs. Trott and Wilcox. Fowler No. 11491 "Dreadnought", John Antell. Aveling & Porter No. 5800 Convertible, P. J. and T. M. Abbott. Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 46823 General Purpose "Dusty", Peter Fagg. Marshall No. 45872 General Purpose, J. Sharman. Burrell No. 2767 General Purpose, Mr. and Mrs. Hillman. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies No. 27524 "Boanerges", Dr. M. P. Barton. Ruston Proctor No. 52266 "Corn Maiden", J. & B. Wilkins. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies No. 26995 "Mendip Lady", Des Penny. Aveling & Porter No. 5467 Road Roller, S. Barnes. Wallis & Steevens "Advance" No. 8100, D. Antell. Wallis & Steevens "Advance" No. 7929 Road Roller, G. B. King. Aveling & Porter No. 6458 Road Roller, Wainwright & Peacock. Fowler No. 18625 Road Roller "Fippenny Queen", Arthur Field. Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 48946 Road Roller "Ironside", W. VaughanJenkins. Aveling & Porter No. 8394 Road Roller, G. A. and P. J. Fincham. Marshall No. 74962 Road Roller, Gerald Peacock. Sentinel S4 No. 9032 Steam Waggon, J. and V. Goold. Sentinel S4 No. 9192 Steam Waggon, G. B. King. Sentinel S4 No. 9277 Steam Waggon, Bob Bailey. Sentinel S8 No. 9105 Steam Waggon, E. N. Shone. 21

BURTONWOOD 13 & 14 JULY

Although this year's attendance of 12,000 was slightly less than the previous rally, the 1974 rally was another successful event as far ab the club was concerned, with another good turn nut of engines, an excellent variety of vintage cars, motor cycles and commercials and a fine selection of tractors and farm machinery. An added attraction to this year's event was the late bar especially provided for engine crew, exhibitors and friends. Brightening the rally site was the first appearance at Burtonwood of Bill Dorman's Gallopers and Lol Bishton's Cake Walk while spaced around the site were Frank Lythgoe's 89 key Marenghi, Tom Alberts' 98 key Marenghi, J. Mortimer's 78 key less Ruth and Ken Redfern's 46 key Dutch Street Organ. The surprise engine entry and one of the eight 'first timers' at Burtonwood, was the 1913 Ruston Proctor engine No. 46596 owned by Ruston Hornsby Limited, Newton-le-Willows, Lanes, and on loan to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life. The club were also pleased to welcome what must be the only working steam tarsprayer - the Sentinel DG4 owned by the Lloyd-Jones Bros., and also the first ever plouging engine to attend the rally - Fowler BB1 No. 15148, owned by club member Dennis Priestner. The eight newcomers (listed first) and the regulars totalled 37 and were: Ruston Proctor Engine No. 46596, Ruston Proctor Ltd., Burrell 12 ton Roller No. 3388, P. D. Clare, Heywood, Manchester. Foster Agric. "Winnie" No. 12539, J. Dakin, Goostrey, Cheshire. Marshall 8 ton Roller No. 77201, F. Preston, Cabus, Garstang. Fowler Ploughing Engine No. 15148, D. Priestner, Dunham Massey, Aveling & Porter Showman's Tractor No. 6093, F. Lythgoe, Warburton, Foden Showman's "Prospector" No. 2104, F. Lythgoe, Warburton, Lymm. Sentinel DG4 Tarsprayer, No. 8122, Lloyd Jones Bros., Ruthin, Denbigh Burrell Showman's "His Lordship" No. 3444, T. Alberts, Bolton. Burrell Showman's "Princess Royal" No. 2879, P. Harper, Stretton. Burrell Showman's "Dreadnought" No. 3093, F. Lythgoe, Warburton, Garrett Showman's Tractor No. 30959, T. Alberts, Bolton. Burrell Road Loco. No. 3098, P. Froud, Little Leigh, Northwich. Sentinel DG4 Waggon No. 8714, P. Froud, Little Leigh, Northwich. Fowler 10 ton Roller No. 20122, P. Froud, Little Leigh, Northwich. Garrett Tractor No. 33612, S. Z. de Ferranti, Knutsford. Aveling & Porter 10 ton Roller No. 11837, E. Marshall, Glazebury. Ransomes, Simms & Jefferies Agric. No. 35247, E. Marshall, Gazebury. Aveling & Porter 10 ton Roller No. 6544, A. R. Porter, Timperley, Aveling & Porter 10 ton Roller No. 7632, F. Dibnah, Bolton. Clayton & Shuttleworth Agric. No. 46059, G. Coles, Stretford. Foden 5 ton Wagon No. 1742, Mrs. J. Briggs, Mobberley. Garrett 8 ton Roller No. 33636, R. Lee & P. Cauley, Audlem, Cheshire. Sentinel S4 Waggon No. 8942, D. Webster, Ludlow, Shropshire. Sentinel S4 Waggon No. 9075, Brook & Hirst, Holmfirth, Yorks. Burrell Agric. No. 3398, F. Preston, Cabus, Garstang. Foden 6 ton Wagon No. 11892, H. Begot, Levens Hall, Kendal. Burrell Agric. No. 2626, J. Armer, Cockerham. Burrell Agric. No. 3698, P. Kelly, Adlington, Chorley. Aveling & Porter 10 ton Roller No. 5199, F. Fields, Little Budworth. Fowler 10 ton Roller No. 7446, T. Croft Ltd., Preston. Burrell Agric. No. 4037, R. Bolger, S. Allsop, Marple, Cheshire. Foden Agric. No. 2654, T. Barlow, High Legh, Lymm. Burrell Tractor No. 3808, G. Howard, Banks, Southport. Garrett Tractor No. 35225, N. Moores, Formby. Burrell Tractor No. 3862, J. Johnson, Banks, Southport. Burrell 12 ton Roller No. 2642, J. Webster, Tarleton. 22

"AS OTHERS SEE US". The line up at the Basingstoke Rally 1974. Picture by Kimroy Photos, block kindly loaned by the Editor of -southern electricity where the picture first appeared.

EXPO STEAM John Crawley gets his century! There is little doubt that John is the first man to assemble 100 Traction Engines together in one place. All kinds of thoughts come to mind. "How much did they all weigh?"; "How much were they all worth!" and so one could muse. It was nice to see the Steam Rollers put first in the programme, and what a grand bunch they were. Road Locos were the only type not well represented. Only two grumbles; must we have screaming helicopters? and, not enough time to see everything. STEAM ROLLERS Allchin single cylinder Roller No. 1187 (1901) NH 3417 G. Mabbot & Son. Armstrong Whitworth compound Roller No. 10R2 (1923) BD 7511 M. George. Aveling & Barford compound Roller No. 14179 (1934) BKX 861. H. Wooding. Aveling 8E' Barford single cylinder roller No. AC 606 (1937) DTM 538 J. Crawley. Aveling & Barford single cylinder Roller No. AG 757 (1946) FRM 960 A. Waling. Aveling & Porter single cylinder Roller No. 4757 (1901) TA 2300 Leys School Steam Club. Aveling & Porter compound Roller No. 9027 (1918) BD 5614 D. Labram. Aveling & Porter compound roller No. 10059 (1921) fl 7404 C. T. Allwood. Aveling & Porter compound roller No. 10346 (1922) NO 5892 J. M. King. Marshall conversion No. 78150 F. R. Knight. Aveling & Porter single cylinder Roller No. 10596 (1923) YA 5385 A. J. Ross. Aveling & Porter single cylinder Roller No. 11675 (1926) RK 8041 R. C. Saunders. Aveling & Porter single cylinder Roller No. 11647 (1927) TW 5884 J. Joyce. Aveling & Porter compound Roller No. 12342 (1929) UT 4405 Mr. and Mrs. K. Gays. Aveling & Porter compound Roller No. 12468 (1929) LJ 322 W. A. Story. Burrell compound Roller No. 3047 (1909) AH 6867 S. A. Burgess & Sons. Fowler single cylinder Roller No. 12530 (1912) J 7255 J. W. Middlenniss. Fowler compound Roller No. 16175 (1924) NW 8198 R. Paddisnn. Fowler single cylinder Roller No. 17560 (1929) TM 4782 R. C. Saunders. Fowler compound Roller No. 21698 (1937) FF 4910 M. D. & B. E. Freestone. Marshall single cylinder Roller No. 86104 (1931) FW 2355 P. J. Auger. Vallis & Steevens Advance Roller No. 8096 (1935) ACG760 D. Lee. Aveling & Porter No. 7920 OH 6783 Quincey, TRACTION ENGINES Allchin 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 2146 (1922) FP 1259 A. R. Story. Burrell 6 hp single crank compound Traction Engine No. 3262 (1910) AH 5278 Vaughan Bros. Burrell 6 hp single crank compound Traction Engine No. 3385 (1912) SG 6600 F. R. Knight & Sons. Burrell 5 hp compound Traction Engine No. 4055 (1927) VF 1273 G. H. Fensom. 24

Burrell 5 hp compound Crane Engine No. 4074 (1927) CF 7951 Robert H. Crawford & Son. Burrell 7 hp single crank compound Road Locomotive No. 2646 AD 8923 G. Buckland. Clayton & Shuttleworth 8 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 4701t, (1915) BD 5483 W. H. & L. Fowler & Sons. Foster 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 3682 (1908) CT 3896 D. Harrower. Foster 5 hp compound Traction Engine No. 14564 (1926) FE 8055 R. Baxter & Sons (Haulage) Ltd. Foster Traction Engine No. 14418 LNV 891 Lady Middlemiss. Foster 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 14593 (1927) FE 9179 Rev. E. R. Boston. Foster 8 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 14625 (1931) VL 3465 J. Joyce. Fowler 6 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 7459 (1895) BW 4506 K. & D. Langley. Fowler Traction Engine No. 15466 PF 7364 S. Bath. Fowler Traction Engine 10855 NK 911 G. Care. Fowler 6 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 11357 (1903) NM 219 J. L. Dowland & G. A. Holman. Marshall 6 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 15391 (1887) BW 5249 J. Wharton. Marshall 6 hp compound Traction Engine No. 43560 (1905) BD 5414 A. & D. Fensom. Marshall 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 52367 (1909) NM 182 P. Ives. Marshall 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 61970 (1913) BJ 5934 S. Hatfield & D. J. Hall. Marshall 8 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 87005 (1934) BNO 519 S. C. Bath. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 25542 (1912) AY 9456 John Holman Ltd. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies 8 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 27512 (1917) R 6244 W. H. Kitchen. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies 6 hp compound Traction Engine No. 37087 (1926) FP 1754 T. A. Hinch. Clayton & Shuttleworth (derelict) R. Pentlow. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 42036 (1932) TL 2366. A. E. Sage. Robey 6 hp compound Traction Engine No. 29330 (1910) CT 4101 F. B. Gibbons & Sons Ltd. Robinson & Auden 6 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 1376 (1900) AD 8889 T. B. Paisley. Ruston Proctor 5 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 46596 (1913) SFE 519L Museum of Lincolnshire Life. Ruston Proctor 7 hp single cylinder Traction Engine No. 50278 (1914) CE 7949 K. S. & R. J. Pumfrey. TRACTORS Aveling & Porter 4 hp compound Tractor No. 9183 (1920) KE 18 J. Hardy. Aveling & Porter 4 hp compound Tractor No. 9228 (1921) CJ 4159 W. Payne. Aveling & Porter 4 hp compound Tractor No. 12152 (1928) SC 1577 D. Crawley. Burrell 4 hp compound Tractor No. 4072 (1927) PH 2900 S. Nickolls. Fowler 3 hp compound Tractor No. 14406 (1917) CJ 4338 A. Fearnley. Garrett 4 hp compound Tractor No. 33380 (1918) CT 4565 R. B. Coulson. Garrett 4 hp compound Tractor No. 33991 (1921) FK 13000 A & E. Fensom. McLaren 4 hp compound Tractor No. 1837 (1936) AAM 801 P. B. Coulson. Wallis & Steevens 4 hp compound Tractor No. 7289 (1912) AA5014 A. Warwick. 25

WAGONS Foden Steam Wagon No. 12364 (1926) TW 4207 H. Parkin. Foden Steam Wagon No. 13488 (1927) RO 6330 D. Brandt. Foden D type Steam Tractor No. 13068 (1928) EU 3764 E. N. Shone. Super Sentinel Steam Waggon No. 1465 (1921) AW 3321 R. Fearnley. Super Sentinel Steam Tractor No. 5644 (1924) 757 CTT A. J. Bolton. Super Sentinel Steam Waggon No. 5407 (1924) FA 1803 A.J. Winkfield. Super Sentinel Steam Tractor No. 6504 (1926) NT 8347 A. J. PureII. Sentinel DG4P Steam Waggon No. 8571 (1931) KF 6482 J. M. Hutchings. Sentinel S4 Steam Waggon No. 9003 (1934) VE 9963 W. Hicks. Thornycrnft Steam Wagon No. 39 (1900) AD 115 Robert H. Crawford & Son. SHOWMAN'S TRACTORS Foster 4 hp conversion No. 12509 (1910) UX 6727 J. Swingler. Foster 4 hp conversion No. 14580 (1027) UT 2109 A. Waling. Garrett 4 hp compound Showman's Tractor No. 33358 (1918) 615 CVO G. Swann. Garrett 4 hp conversion No. 33987 (1920) BJ 5597 R. Baxter & Sons Garrett 4 hp compound Showman's Tractor No. 33818 (1922) BJ 5323 J. Dawson. Robey 4 hp conversion No. 41492 (1923) FE 5736 Sylvia Berth-Jones. SHOWMAN'S LOCOMOTIVES Aveling & Porter 8 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 4885 "Sampson" (1901) ME 6052 T. B. Paisley. Brown & May 6 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 8742 "General Buller" (1911) AU 4705 John H. Rundle & Sons. Burrell 8 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 3912 "Dragon" (1922) CO 4485 Mrs. E. Chamberlain. Burrell 6 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 3979 "Earl Haigh" (1924) YA 9138 S. A. Burgess. Burrell 8 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 4000 "Ex Mayor" (1925) WT 8606 W H McAlpine Foster 7 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 14153 "Admiral Beatty" (1916) BE 7221 T. B. Paisley. Foster 7 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 14502 "Victory" (1920) XC 9862 D. A. Robinson. Fowler 10 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 14425 "Carry On" (1916) DP 4418 S. C. Statham. Fowler 7 hp compound conversion No. 14758 (1917) WY 480 A. Beales. Fowler 7 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 15653 "Renown" (1920) CU 978 A. & R. Hawthorne & Sons. Fowler 10 hp compound Showman's Engine No. 20223 "Supreme" (1934) EU 5313 S. J. Wharton. PLOUGHING ENGINES Garrett Suffolk Punch Tractor No. 33180 (1918) BJ 4483 J. Hutchings. Fowler 14 hp single cylinder No. 2267 (1873) AL 8344 T. Hammond & Sons. Fowler 16 hp compound No. 14383 (1916) NM 1284 R. W. Ruff. Fowler 16 hp compound No. 15441 (1918) CT 4477 F. Coupland. Fowler 16 hp compound No. 15442 (1918) CT 4478 F. Coupland. Fowler 16 hp compound No. 15336 (1919) DO 1927 A. Ibbott. Manns 4 hp compound Tractor No. 1425 (1920) U 7075 F. A. Smitn. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies 4 hp compound Tractor No. 39149 (1928) UE 7213 T. A. Hinch. PORTABLE & CENTRE ENGINES Marshall 16 hp single cylinder, No. 89249 (1942) R. Paddison. Savage 51 hp Centre Engine No. 607 (1893) D. Lee & Son. French Portable (not in steam) Savage Centre Engine (in Gallopers) Screeton Bros. MINIATURES Fowler 3in. scale double drum Ploughing Engine (1967-70) T. Ellis. Burrell 3in, scale single cylinder Traction Engine (1963-65) R. S. Edwards Wallis & Steevens 4+in. scale Simplicity Roller W. T. Palmer. Freelance 3in. scale Showman's Engine. A. Tyler. 26

SHANE'S CASTLE RALLY — 19th & 20th JULY

Wilmer Bryce and David Lemon hang the belt on Wallis & Steevens No. 7008 at the 1974 Shane's Castle Rally.

Following a winter in which the local steam scene had been even more dormant than usual, it was expected that Shane's Castle Rally would be "the mixture as before" and this was indeed the case. The entry list showed only one newcomer, Arley Brown's Aveling & Porter Roller No. 8414 and by a stroke of ill-fortune even this engine was prevented from attending; the inspector had passed the boiler, but unexpectedly went on holiday without issuing the certificate. Yet again we witnessed the effect of the jinx which seems to prevent the number of engines at this rally for exceeding a dozen. This has only happened once in its seven year history, but fortunately we have found that by efficient stage-management it has been possible to put on a full show as entertaining as those at many rallies twice the size. Our vintage tractor section suffers no shortage of numbers, having grown this year to 22 entries. This year's mill-setting competition was won by Wilmer Bryce on his Wallis & Steevens Traction Engine No. 7008, assisted by David and Desmond Lemon. Engines attending were: McLaren Showman's type conversion No. 1713 (Reg. No. NH 3998) "Banshee", The Lord O'Neill. Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries T.E. No. 43033 (Reg. No. MI 3719), H. Kennedy. 27

Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries T.E. No. 33156 (Reg. No. IJ 5747), T. Wasson Wallis & Steevens Roller No. 7834 (Reg. No. HO 6399) "Wee Mary Ann", J. Mcllfatrick. Aveling & Porter Light Road Locomotive No. 9405 (Reg. No. IA 2500), R. Edwards. Marshall Roller No. 77550 (Reg. No. HO 6292), "Strangford Belle", Strangford Ltd. Fowler I.E. No. 11114 (Reg. No. GZ 2065), W. J. B. Wilson. Wallis & Steevens T.E. No. 7008 (Reg. No. DZ 1626) W. Bryce. Ransomes, Simms & Jefferies T.E. No. 26687), N. Andrews. Marshall Tractor No. 85556 (Reg. No. PN 5494), J. Stevenson & Co. Fowler T.E. No. 14869 (Reg. No. CB 3054) "John", J. Graham Ltd. H. WILLIAM COATES, 4 Kirkliston Gardens, Belfast BT5 6EE

KNOWL HILL We are happy to report another successful event. The village hall that we have been working for was opened in September by John Smith of Shottesbrooke. One local paper carried the headline "Opening of Village Hall built by Steam Rally". Besides engines listed there was a good entry of vintage tractors. barn engines, farm tackle, cars, commercials, motorcycles, models and two 26ft. steam launches specially brought to the field from the Thames. Fowler S.E. "Supreme" 20223 (1934) Jack Wharton. Burrell S.E. "Starlight" 3836 (1920) ❑an Shorey. Tasker S.E. "Little Jim II" 1822 Peter Barber. Burrell S.E. "Dreadnought" Mr. Trice. Fowler conversion "Forrest Queen" 21221 R. F. Giddings. Garrett S.E. "The Greyhound" 32122 (1914) R. Woodruff. Fowler S.E. "Queen Mary" 15319 (1919) Stephen Cook. Burrell S.E. "Ex Major" 4000 (1924) Bill McAlpine. Burrell Tr. "Defiance" 3458 (1913) Peter Barker. Foden Tr. "Early Bird" 12852 (1927) John Keeley. Wallis & Steevens Tr. 7641 (1921) Jack Field. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Tr. 39127 (1928) R. F. Giddings. Aveling & Porter Tr, "Morning Star" 11486 (1926) Ken Cook. Garrett Tr. "Pride of Penn" 33296 Jack Beale, Robey Tr. "The Guv'nor" 37657 (1918) Mike Harmsworth. Ruston Proctor Tr. "Lincoln Imp" 25453 (1917) Derek Marder. Burrell Tr. "Furious" 3191 (1910) C. Rowan. Marshall T.E. 15391 (1887) John Wharton. Fowler T.E. "Black Jack" 7788 (1897) T. T. Boughton. Wallis & Steevens T.E. "Sue" 7588 (1920) Bill Manning. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies T.E. 41046 (1930) G. P. Ratcliffe. Marshall T.E. "Old Timer" (1902) Arthur Napper. Marshall T.E. "Winifred" 43560 (1905) T. C. Fensom & Son. Marshall T.E. Stan Hadfield. Garrett Tr. "The Joker" 33180 (1919) Jim Hutchens. Fowler P.E. "Hilda" 14695 (1917) 12 hp Martin Saunders. Fowler P.E. "Noreen" 2013 (1872) W. Tame, E. Fillmore. Burrell R.L. "Lord Roberts" 3057 (1908) Jim Sarney. McLaren R.L. "Boadicea" 1652 (1919) Anthony Heal. Wallis & Steevens Rol. "Daisy May" 7799 (1924) "Jumbo" Palmer. Fowler Rol. "The Highlander" 16235 Arthur Hall. Garrett Wag. 35465 (1931) Jim Hutchens. Sentinel Wag. S4 Alfie Price. Sentinel Wag. Super 6722 (1928) John Keeley. Sentinel Wag. S8 (1934) Edgar Shone. Sentinel Wag. DG6 (1930) Edgar Shone. Foden Wag. "Dorset Rambler" 6350 (1916) J. W. Hardwick & Sons. 2R

REDRUTH RALLY, 1974

The 19th Annual Rally of the West of England Steam Engine Society, held for the second year at Mount Pleasant Farm, near Porthtowan, on 17th and 18th August, was, on this occasion, one of mixed fortunes. Our bad luck was regarding the weather. It rained continuously for most of the week prior to the event, but with a dry day on the Friday, and Saturday dawning in similar vein, we looked all set for a fine weekend. This was not to be, unfortunately, as a thunderstorm broke at 4.00 p.m. that afternoon, the field soon becoming waterlogged, and curtailing the rest of the day's programme. Further heavy rain fell during Saturday night, resulting in much of the field becoming a sea of mud by opening time on Sunday. The day remained fine, however, and although a number of engines were unable to move, a representative selection kept the show going. Despite the conditions, nearly 20,000 people attended the Rally. Our good fortune was regarding the engines in attendance. This year, the Committee decided on a now policy of inviting two engines, hitherto unseen on a Cornish rally field, to attend. This year we were pleased to welcome Frank Lobb, a Cornishman, with his Burrell Showman No. 2625 "Lady Pride of England", and Jim Sarney with his magnificent Burrell Road Loco. No. 3057 "Lord Roberts", Both these engines were greatly admired by the 'Locals', who had not seen them before. Also making a welcome return to Cornwall was Ken Hobbs with his Fowler BB1 Ploughing Engine No. 15436 "Princess Mary". Aveling & Porter Roller No. 5541 "Bo Peep" made its first appearance after being fitted with a new firebox and tubeplate, and Robey Tractor No. 41493 "Little Glutton", also recently having undergone boiler repairs and unable to be fully assembled in time for the rally, was exhibited in a partly dismantled state, and as such, created great interest, Aveling & Porter Traction No. 4255 "Queen Victoria" drove a racksaw bench, whilst Fowler Road Loco. No. 12693 "Brunel" and Marshall Traction No. 38024 "Cressing Temple", were on the belt to threshing sets. The two Ploughing Engines in attendance gave a demonstration of the use of their winding drums, in the main arena, using Garrett Tractor No. 34789 "Queenie", as 'weight'. For the first time in the Society's history, we were able to present a line-up of five Showmantype engines, which looked particularly impressive in the grand parade. The following is a list of engines attending: Aveling-Barford: Roller No. AH162 (JXH 174) "Omega", V. H. Carveth, Redruth. Aveling & Porter: Convertible Traction No. 4255 (TA 1063), "Queen Victoria", M. S. Hynd. Roller No. 5541 (PP 581) "Bo Peep", Mrs. P. E. D. Pettitt, Camborne. Roller No. 5683 (TA 2433) "Cornishman", B. D. Sanders, Penryn. Roller No. 10187 (FX 8131) "Highwayman", M. Leath & S. Buscombe. Roller No. 10374 (NP 1721) "Silver Cloud", C. S. Oates, Helston. Burrell: S.R.L. No. 2625 (BD 5257) "Lady Pride of England", F. Lobb, Newbold. S.R.L. No. 2651 (AY 9840) "Challenger", R. D. Wood. Little Petherick. Road Loco. No. 3057 (BE 7217) "Lord Roberts", J. Sarney, Flackwell Heath. S.R.L. No. 3159 (CO 3823) "Gladiator", The Gladiator Club, Redruth. Clayton & Shuttleworth: Convertible Traction No. 46817 (YA 2095), E. D. Solway, Marazanvose. Traction No. 48279 (TA 4561) "Phoenix", D. Solomon, Camborne. Fowler: Road Loco. No. 12693 (FJ 1850) "Brunel", F. W. Alford, St. Just. Ploughing Engine No. 15436 (NO 1364) "Princess Mary", K. Hobbs, Burrington. 29

S.R.L. No. 15657 (FX 6661) "The Iron Maiden", W. G. Hawkins, St. Issey. Roller No. 18070 (YC 8375), S. Veal, Downgate, Callington. Roller No. 18075 (CV 1662) "Britannia", R. Dingle & Sons Ltd. Marshall: Traction No. 38024 (TA 629) "Cressing Temple", G. R. Gillbard, Callington. Traction No. 62121 (TA 3624) "The Whale", J. H. Trounson, Redruth. Traction No. 69303 (NM 340) "Titan", M. Leath and M. Pearce, Camborne. Roller No. 75826 (AF 6015), P. Richards, Brea, Camborne. Roller No. 77474 (TC 6642) "Peggotty" G. and J. Facey, Lanreath, Looe. Roller No. 88096 (DAF 560), J. H. Pengelly, Penryn. Roller No. 89543 (IJD 990) "Ultimate-, D. C. Knight, Trclill, Bodmin. McLaren: Traction No. 547 (BD 5448) "The Mac", C. P. Gregory, Camborne. Ploughing Engine No. 1552 (BD 5504) "Hero", Daniel Bros., Nanstallon. Robey: Tractor No. 41493 (MF 3946) "Little Glutton", D. E. Hattam, Saltash. Garrett: Showman's Tractor No. 33353 (BJ 4236) "The Chough", B. H. Board, Pentewan. Tractor No. 34789 (YB 7841) "Queenie", J. Warren & Son, Carn Brea Village. Sentinel: S6 Waggon No. 8928 (UJT 333), Dr. W. R. Dyke, Rilla Mill. Self-Propelled Steam Engine "Cripple's Ease", V. G. Gay, Redruth.

THE BECKERMET STEAM PARTY As in other years this was held again on the first Saturday in June, and although we look for sunny days in June there were only clouds and an odd shower of rain. Nevertheless, the attendance was up to average. Because of unforseen circumstances two engines were unable to be with us. The official opening was at 14.00 hrs. by Mrs. 0. R. Bagot, F.S.A. from Levens Hall. Engines present were:Foden Artic Tractor, No. 13536, new in 1930, has been completely rebuilt by owner H. Wakefield, Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham. Ruston-Hornsby 7 h.p. TE No. 113143, new in 1920, single cylinder spring mounted, owned by G. Burns, Little Bampton, Carlisle. Fowler 10 Ton Roller, No. 18507, new in 1930, compound, originally fitted with tar spraying equipment. Owned by C. J. Greatley, Lamplugh, near Workington. Garrett No. 4 CD Tractor, No. 33953, built 1920, owned by Suttons, Beckermet, Cumbria. Yorkshire 3 Ton Steam Wagon, No. 940, new in 1917, rebuilt and owned by T. Varley, Gisburn. Foden 6 Ton Steam Wagon, No. 11892, new in 1926, 3-way Tipper, owned by H. Bagot, Levens Hall, Kendal. Other entries were: 4-inch scale Steam Roller (working), Levens Hall collection, also from the same home a 1901 Locke Steam Car, Reg. No. M166. Aveling & Porter 10 Ton Roller, No. 11496, new in 1926, single P.V. Almost completely restored, owned by Suttons. Limonaire 45 Key Organ, owned by A. Bennett, Aberford. Gavioli 89 Key Organ, owned by Z. Myers, Ambleside. There was also a good selection of models, both working and static, including a 3-inch scale T.E. owned by C. Wilson, Clifton, Penrith. Finally, there was quite a good turn out of I.C. tractors, and barn engines, and stalls, also rides for the little ones. SYD SUTTON. 30

HAREWOOD RALLY The first two-day rally at Harewood for many years will be remembered for a long time because of the severe weather encountered during the previous week and on the Saturday which made the rally field almost impassable to vehicles. Saturday was virtually a washout, engines had to be towed into the field and the two Showman's engines which generated for the respective organs at the main gates on the Friday night did not even attempt to enter the field. They, along with two more, stayed outside the rally area and were eventually able to entertain the crowds who, because of a sudden change in the weather. flocked to the rally on the Sunday. Mr. G. Proctor's Fowler crawler tractor did sterling work in assisting engines out of the field on Sunday afternoon. Of the 42 engines listed, 9 had not previously attended Harewood. Burrell S.R.L. No. 3526 "Lightning" R. Preston & Son. Foster S.R.L. No. 14632 "Success" L. C. Byass & Son. Burrell Scenic No. 3909 "Winston Churchill" E. N. Corner. Fowler conversion No. 14588 "Enterprise" F. Hackney. Aveling & Porter conversion No. 12115 "Rambler" C. Glenn. Fowler conversion No. 14798 "Firefly" W. Payne. Garrett R.L. No. 27946 "Vera" P. C. W. Rhodes. Fowler R. L. No. 9381 "Lady Betty" W. Chilvers. Wallis & Steevens Tractor No. 7479 "Lively Lady" D. Bainbridge. Fowler Tractor No. 14406 "Pandora" A. Fearnley. Robey Tractor No. 33957 "Village Queen" G. R. Garbutt. Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 9183 "The Pirate" J. Hardy & Son. Garrett Tractor No. 33632 "Joyce" P. S. M. Carter. Fowler Tractor No. 15293 E. N. Corner. Ruston Proctor Tractor No. 56207 G. Proctor. Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 11839 "Oberon" J. M. Crowther. Garrett Tractor No. 33278 "Princess Mary" W. H. McAlpine. Marshall G.P. No. 87003 "Surprise" C. RockIA Clayton & Shuttleworth G.P. 48385 "Yorkshire Lass" J. Whitwell. Marshall G.P. No. 32092 "Black Bess" F. J. & P. Harrison. Foster G.P. No. 14410 "Sprig" Mr. & Mrs. J. Bosworth. Marshall G.P. No. 84679 "Yorkshire Bob" Mr. & Mrs. R. Walker. Burrell G.P. No. 3918 "Deborah" K. Ellwood. Burrell G.P. No. 3218 F. Pennett. Sentinel Standard No. 1488 "Old No. 1" Bass Charrington (North) Ltd. Sentinel Super No. 1465 R. Fearnley. Sentinel DG4 No. 8694 G. E. Ashton. Sentinel S4 No. 9074 "Holmevalian" Messrs. Brook & Hirst. Foden Wagon No. 12364 H. Parkin. Yorkshire 2 ton No. 117 "Pendle Maid" T. J. Varley. Yorkshire 3 ton No. 940 "Pendle Queen" T. J. Varley. Yorkshire WG No. 2128 W. Fearnley. Marshall Roller No. 76890 "Wayfarer" G. C. West. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 6573 "Uncle Sam" J. T. Smith. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 11093 "Mercury" Messrs. Day & Robinson. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 8506 "White Rose" D. A. Rayner. Green Roller No. 2007 R. J. Drury. Fowler Roller No. 15813 "Elsie" K. Collins. Aveling & Porter Roller No 5308 "Withernsea" B. Wood. Marshall Roller No. 84620 "Ringo" W. H. M. Ellerker. Aveling & Porter Roller No. 14070 "Billy Boy" S. Harrison. Aveling & Porter conversion No. 14068 "Hunslet" R. Oliver. The new class for Vintage Motor Road Roller attracted three entries. Barford & Perkins type A "Pioneer" (1927) 2+ tons W. H. & G. F. Denton Aveling Barford No. AC855 (1937) AVY 89 10 tons W. H. & G. F. Denton. Aveling Barford type BD4 (1937) 4 tons J. M. Mitchell & Sons. Some considerable interest was shown in the Novel British Steam Car Competition, sponsored by Miller's Oils, Brighouse, for cars of modern construction. 31

HOORN ONDERSTOOM '74 The NTEC of thirty-eight members and friends flew from Gatwick to Schipol where we were met by coach and taken via the centre of Amsterdam to Volendam, a small town where many of the people wear the Dutch national costume. Next morning we took a bus some six miles to Hoorn. Almost immediately eight or nine steam rollers came into Station Square and went off to various parts of this historic old town. Hardwick's Foden was seen with a load of excited enthusiasts. She ran a shuttle service from the harbour to the station where the steam trains start their journies. Members were free all day to see the rollers as they ticked over in odd little corners, to watch them parade in the town centre and "play games" in another square. A portable stood by the harbour and six preserved steam tugs gave rides on the Islemeer. In nearby Juliana park stood Bill Dorman's steam gallopers with "Lord Nelson", the Montague Motor Museum's Burrell, generating. Here also another portable, this time driving "Beano" Hill's rack bench and a display of steam models. The steam railway ran from Hoorn to Medemblik and back. The event was opened by the British Ambassador to Holland Mr. J. W. E. Barnes, Visitors included two of Queen Juliana's grandchildren who enjoyed a ride on the gallopers. Besides the Foden and the Burrell already mentioned the following Dutch owned engines were present. Ruston Portable 544067 (1938) Openluchtmuseum, Arnhem. R., S. & J. Portable 684025 (1948) W. Glim. Steam Rollers Aveling & Porter 11016 (1924) G. v. der Pol. Aveling & Porter 11848 (1927) AC v.d, Giessen. Aveling & Porter 4711 (1901) Kon. Mij Wegenbouw Ltd. Burrell 3351 (1924) Heymans Rosmalen Ltd. Ruthemayer 470 (1926) Te Siepe N.V. Ruthemeyer 775 (1935) Wegenbouw Gerrit Oomste Drachen. Ruthemeyer 700 (1930) HoII. Wegenbrouw Zanen. Schwartzkopff 8885 (1927) PH Offringa. Ruthemeyer 70 (1907) N.B.M., Den Haag. Wallis & Steevens 7909 (1926) N. Bekkema. Ruthemeyer 691 (1970) H. Boesewinkel. Ruthemeyer 508 (1927) Fa. J. Ooms & Zn. Ruthemeyer 823 (1941) Wegenbouwbedrijf Gruno. Ruthemeyer 706 (1930) Reef Oldenzaal. Garrett 34185 (1922) Wegenbrouwbedrijf Gebr. Hogenbirk. Marshall 78329 (1929) N.B.M., Den Haag. Fowler 17453 (1929) Fa. Rasenberg. There was plenty to see and do on both Saturday and Sunday but all too soon it was time for the coach to take us back to Schipol and home. A steam event in Holland is an experience. The enthusiasm has to be seen to be believed. A bit like the days when we only had five rallies in a year.

" CHUFF " from Holland •

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Willem van Poelgeest has been awarded, unanimously, the H. J. Ooms Bokaal (the annual award for "the best kept and looking engine"). This was given to Willem in recognition of his almost singlehanded restoration of Fowler No. 17453, an 8 ton 3 shaft Roller. The owners have further recognised the work of this young driver by naming the engine "Willem".

HOORN ONDERSTOOM '74. G. van der Pol's Aveling finding through the crowds.

WELFORD STEAM ENGINE RALLY HUSBANDS BOSWORTH The fifth annual Welford Rally took place in glorious sunny weather and was enjoyed by a record crowd of more than 24,000 people. All the steam entrants arrived safely and included as usual Messrs. Ashleys steam gallopers, and additionally a Manning Wardle railway locomotive. Displays of threshing and sawing were given over the weekend in the capable hands of John Holman and helpers and Messrs. Vaughan Bros. There was also a hot air balloon ascent controlled from the winch rope of Ted Sansomes Fowler engine, and this novel feature attracted large crowds of onlookers. Meanwhile, the Coventry Gliding Club gave various gliding displays. Whilst a free fall parachute drop and the visit of the Rothmans aerobatic team added to the aerial attractions. The usual preservation stalls, a bygones tent, horse drawn and steam drawn trailer rides, together with the vintage tractors all helped to complete the show, and our special thanks go to Jack Hardy and John Crawley for performing sterling duties on the popular trailer rides. All in all 1974 was considered to be the most successful rally to date enjoyed by owners, organisers and (we hope) our customers. A list of entrants is given below and copies of the 20 page illustrated programme may be obtained free from R. E. West, 4 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Please send a 9in. x 4in. 5p S.A.E. 33

ENGINES PRESENT AT WELFORD: Burrell TE No. 3262 (1910), Vaughan Bros. Ransome TE No. 25542 (1912), John Holman. Fowler TE No. 12761 (1911), Mrs. Sansome. Foster TE No. 14593 (1927), Rev. Teddy Boston. Robey Tandem Roller No. 41593 (1921), G. Hayes. Aveling & Porter 12 Ton Roller No. 7856 (1912), P. R. Wood. Aveling & Porter 12 Ton Roller No. 9027 (1918), D. Labram. Foden Tractor No. 13196 (1928), P. W. Van Houten. Aveling & Porter 10 Ton Roller No. 12342 (1929), Mr. and Mrs. K. Gays. Al!chin TE No, 2146 (1922), A. R. Story. Armstrong Whitworth Roller No. 1ORZ (1923), Mick George. Fowler Roller No. 18882 (1931), R. Payne and M. Dix. Marshall Conversion No. 78667 (1924), P. J. Dickens. Fowler 10 Ton Roller No. 16614 (1926), P. J. Dickens. Fowler TE No. 10855 (1904), R. G. Care. Aveling Barford Roller No. 14199 (1934), Harry Wooding. Marshall TE No. 52367 (1909), P. Ives. Robey Conversion No. 41492 (1923), Mrs. Beth Jones. Clayton & Shuttleworth TE No. 48215 (1919), E. James. Ransome Tractor No. 39088 (1928), G. Main. AI!chin 10 Ton Roller No. 1187 (1901), G. Mabbutt & Sons. Burrell RL No. 2646 (1904), G. Buckland. Foster TE No. 14410 (1920), John Bosworth. Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 9228 (1920), Jack Hardy & Son. Foster Conversion No. 12509, J. Swingler. Aveling & Porter Tractor No. 12152 (1928), David Crawley. Aveling Barford Roller No. AC606 (1938), John Crawley.

CHEW STOKE 3 & 4 AUGUST Burrell 3824 YA 366 RdL 1920 L. J. Caseley; Burrell 3192 CR 6229 Shm Tr 1910 J. Gilbey; Burrell 3888 NO 2379 Shm 1921 F. J. Miller; Fowler 15210/1 AD 8990/1 Ply 1918 R. H. Say; Fowler 15436 NO 1364 Ply 1921 K. Hobbs; Foster 12544 AW 9397 TE 1910 R. Hobbs; Burrell 2767 YA 1683 TE 1905 S. Hillman; R.P. 52266 CJ 4178 TE 1918 I. Wilkins; C & S 48225 BE 7639 TE 1919 C. J. Thomas A & B AC601 CPT 233 RR 1937 R. M. Whitfield:A & P 5467 PB 9619 RR 1904 S. E. Barnes; Marshall 74962 YA 2197 RR 1921 G. Peacock; W & S 7929 OT 4812 RR 1927 G. B. King; A & P 10272 EJ 860 RR 1922 Somerset Railway Mus.; A & P 8832 HR 4386 RR 1918 M. R. Lawrence; Sentinel 9032 US 5430 S4 1934 J. & V. GooId; Sentinel 9192 CML 781 54 1935 G. B. King.

CORBRIDGE 1 & 2 JUNE A & P 12115 VW 5172 Con 1928 M. Glenn; A & P 14068 VN 2092 Con 1930 R. Oliver; W & S 8052 SS 1203 TE 1930 T. Ramsay; Fowler 14406 CJ 4338 Tr 1917 A. Fearnley; Foden 13218 BUP 71 Tr 1929 H. P. Thompson; Garrett 33278 DP 4479 Tr 1918 McAlpine; McLaren 1541 HO 5832 Ply 1918 McAlpine; Fowler 13910 AB 9987 Ply 1914 W. H. Nixon; Sentinel 1465 AW 3321 Wgn 1921 Fearnley; Sentinel 1488 AW 3407 Wgn 1916 Bass Charrington; Burrell 4041 UO 793 RR A & B AD073 CUP 396 RR — W. Treloar; Fowler 19456 SE 3563 RR 1931 G. Byerley; A & P 6573 CA 6333 RR 1908 J. Smith; C & S 38742 NL 1916 TE 1905 Lister. 34

HUNGERFORD RALLY The fifth Hungerford Olde Tyme Fayre and Rally was held in almost perfect weather on 15th and 16th June. The public were able to see at first hand a most comprehensive display of engines, vintage vehicles, tractors, horse-drawn and farm equipment etc., of a bygone age. Several engines new to the area were making their first appearance at Hungerford, including Torn Green's nicely restored Aveling Roller "Dick Turpin" and Derek West's immaculate 10 ton Burrell Roller "Shamrock". Showman's engines present included Peter Wyatt's Wallis & Steevens "Royal Star", making its debut in steam after an eight-year complete rebuild. The latter engine was only steamed successfully for the first time on the Sunday before the rally, and on Friday everting, 14th June, she was driven from her shod to the rally field, by Mr W Newton. who has had a lifetime of experience with steam engines, of all description, assisted by David Brady, who with the owner worked non-stop for a week before the event, to get the engine to the field. It was the first time since 1927 the engine had been on any road under her own steam — a period of nearly 50 years! List of engines: Fowler No. 11554 "Enterprise" (1908) 6 nhp CJ 5366 Ted Freeman. Marshall No. 37690 "Old Timer" (1902) 7 nhp BH 7373 Arthur Napper. Ransomes, Head & Jefferies No. 5137 "Lizzie McKenna" 4 nhp J. Hirst & Sons. Wallis & Steevens No. 7248 "Pedler" (1914) 8 nhp HR 3555 Sam Love. Fowler No. 11698 "Edna" (1909) 6 nhp NK 925 Michael Woodroofe. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies No. 41046 "Ivanhoe" (1930) 6 nhp VX 7317 Goff Radcliffe. Marshall No. 54587 "Pride of the Road" (1910) F. J. Darnell. Ruston & Proctor No. 51737 (1912) 5 nhp EB 8164 Philip Buffery. Wallis & Steevens No. 7872 (1928) 4 rilip 5 LW'S OU 5247 Dr. John Cam. Aveling & Porter No. 11486 "Morning Star" (1926) Ken Cook. Aveling & Porter No. 14001 "Dick Turpin" (1929) KR 478 Tom Green Avelino & Porter No. 10168 (1921) 10 tons TA 2027 Peter Narraway and David Shearwood. Burrell No. 3942 "Shamrock" (1922) 11 tons TA 5563 Derek West. Burrell No. 4066 "John of Gaunt" (1927) 5 nhp VF 589 John and Brenda Newton. Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 47216 "Lady Jean" (1915) 7 nhp CT 4817 Philip Johnson. Foden No. 13484 "Talisman" (1926) 4 nhp LG 8784 Mr. Gale. Sentinel No. 8942 (1934) ATN 320 David Webster. Garrett No. 32122 "The Greyhound" (1914) BH 8900 Dick Woodruff. Wallis & Steevens No. 7482 "Royal Star" (1914) AA 5459 Peter Yyatt. Fowler No. 15319 "Queen Mary" (1919) FX 7850 Steve Cook.

STRADBALLY A very successful steam rally was held by the Irish Steam Preservation Society Ltd. at Stradbally Hall, by kind permission of Mr. Adrian Cosby, on 4th and 5th August 1974. We were very fortunate to have only two fine days this summer. A record crowd attended and seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. There were 18 engines, 7 rollers and 3 portables on display. Worthy of mention was Mr. Osmond Bennett's Burrell Showman's Engine, Organ and Showman's Wagon. Also, our President, Mr. Joseph Fleming's 6 hp 1904 Marshall Engine "The Colleen Bawn" restored by him. Numerous tractors and stationary engines were another attraction. The engine men displayed their skills by various competitions including setting up a threshing mill against the clock which was won by a Mr. Leo Tector of Wexford. W. F. WALSH-KEMMIS. 35

LISKEARD RALLY The Cornish Traction Preservation Club held their annual 'Working Rally' again at Pengover, Liskeard, on 7th and 8th September. This was surely the most unfortunate weekend of the season, weatherwise. It had rained continuously for much of the week beforehand, and during the Friday night. Several engines were towed into an adjoining field of corn stubble, where they could move about more or less unhindered, and all those outside the field, were able to put in an appearance by midday. A number of working demonstrations were soon underway. Ken Hobbs' Fowler No. 15436 and the Daniel Bors. McLaren No. 1552 gave a display of cable ploughing; Ken Stenner's Ransomes No. 15127 powered a threshing machine of the same make; and Russell Gilibard's Marshall No. 38024 drove a Stenner Racksaw. An unscheduled 'event' took place when Mike Hynd's Aveling No. 4255 found herself unable to pull her owner's stone crusher over the soft ground. Harry Gotts came to the rescue by coupling his Marshall No. 43345 to the front of the former engine, and the sight of two engines working in unison was a fine display for the onlookers. Making its first ever rally appearance was Paul Tucker's Marshall No. 48341 which has recently undergone heavy repairs and now runs very smoothly. Aveling & Porter Convertible Traction No. 4255 (TA 1063) "Queen Victoria", M. S. Hynd. Roller No. 5683 (TA 2433) "Cornishman", B. D. Saunders, Penryn. Roller No. 10045 (FX 8405) "An Gof", S. H. Lander, St. Minver. Roller No. 10187 (FX 8131) "Highwayman", M. Leath & S. Buscombe. Tractor No. 11486 (KM 7100) "Morning Star", K. T. Cook & Son. Burrell S.R.L. No. 2625 (BD 5257) "Lady Pride of England", F. Lobb, Newbold. S.R.L. No. 2651 (AY 9840) "Challenger", R. D. Wood, Little Petherick. Road Loco No. 3057 (BE 7217) "Lord Roberts". J. Sarney. Roller No. 3986 (AF 9293), S. Payne, Chudleigh. Clayton & Shuttleworth: Convertible Traction No. 46817 (YA 2095), E. D. Solway, Marazanvose. Foden Wagon No. 10530 (TA 1216) "Pride of the West", Dr. W. R. Dyke, Rills Mill. Fowler Ploughing Engine No. 15436 (NO 1364) "Princess Mary", K. Hobbs. S.R.L. No. 15657 (FX 6661) "The Iron Maiden", W. G. Hawkins, St. Issey Roller No. 18070 (YC 8375), S. Veal, Downgate, Callington. Roller No. 19570 (AAF 704) "William Leslie", A. L. Bennett, Torquay. Garrett Tractor No. 34789 (YB 7841) "Queenie", J. Warren & Son, Carn Brea McLaren Ploughing Engine No. 1552 (BD 5504) "Hero", Deniel Bros., Nanstallon. Marshall Traction No. 38024 (TA 629) "Cressing Temple", G. R. Gillbard. Traction No. 43345 (AF 3520) "Countess", H. J. Gotts, Camborne. Traction No. 48341 (TA 1488) "Excelsior", P. Tucker, Coads Green. Roller No. 77474 (TC 6642) "Peggotty", G. & J. Facey, Lanreath, Looe. Roller No. 89543 (FJB 990) "Ultimate", D. C. Knight, Trelill, Bodmin. Ransomes. Sims & Jefferies Traction No. 15127 (TA 1935) "Winifred", K. F. Stenner, Chawleigh. Robey Tractor No. 41493 (MF 3946) "Little Glutton", D. E. Hattam, Saltash. Sentinel S6 Waggon No. 8928 (UJT 333), Dr. W. R. Dyke, Rilla Mill. Wallis & Steevens Advance Roller No. 8065 (OU 5979), R. D. Smith, A. W. Wheelhouse and B. W. 0. Chicken. Advance Roller No. 8100 (BAA 432) "Pride of the Hills", D. Antell. 36

MASHAM STEAM RALLY This event, at one of the "Gateways to the Yorkshire Dales" again attracted the fine weather and a good show of engines. Unfortunately, blustery winds prevented the hot air balloon being put up during the afternoon's activities but a late evening ascent was possible on the Saturday, much to the enjoyment of those people who were staying on the rally field. Engines Showman's Road Locomotive: Mr. R. Preston's Burrell No. 3526 "Lightning II' (AO 6302). "Showman's style" Tractor: Mr. C. Glenn's Aveling & Porter No. 12115 'Rambler' (VW 5172). Tractors: Mr. G. W. Procter's Ruston Proctor No. 56207 (HP 2201); Mr. J. Hardy & Son's Aveling & Porter No. 9183 "The Pirate" (KE 18); Mr. G. R. Gaibutt's Robey No. 33957 "Village Queen" (I-E 5043); Mr. ❑. Bainbridge's Wallis & Steevens No. 7479 "Lively Lady" (AA 5413); Mr. F. Bainbridge's Aveling & Porter No. 9354 (KM 5364); Mr. A. Fearnley's Fowler No. 14406 "Pandora" (CJ 4338); Mr. J. Johnson's Burrell No. 3862 "Harvester" (MA 8472); Mr. E. H. Frank's Garrett No. 33295 "Princess Alexandra" (EH 5567); Mr. R. Preston's (jnr.) Burrell No. 3618 "Scout" (TD 4276). General Purpose Engines: Mr. W. Robinson's Marshall No. 17184 (PY 298); Messrs. Harrison's Marshall No. 32092 "Black Bess" (PY 5827); Mr. C. Rockliff's Marshall No. 87003 "Surprise" (TL 3612); Mr. J. Whitwell's Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 48385 "Yorkshire Lass" (BP 5463); Mr. N. Lister's Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 38742 (NL 1216); Mr. H. Rayley's Wallis & Steevens No. 7774 (CT 6081); Mr. P. C. W. Rhodes' Burrell No. 1426 "Old Faithful" AJ 6705); Mr. R. Walker's Marshall No. 84679 "Yorkshire Bob" (WF 2657). Steam Wagons: Mr. H. P. Thompson's Foden Tractor (conversion) No. 13218 "Cestria" (BUP 71); Mr. R. Feanley's Sentinel No. 1465 (AW 3321); Mr. G. E. Ashton's Sentinel Ni;,. 8094 (YG 740), Mi. H. Parkin's Foden No. 12364 (TW 4207); Mr. T. J. Varley's Yorkshire No. 117 (CA 170). Steam Rollers: Messrs. Day & Robinson's Aveling & Porter No. 11093 "Mercury" (BT 7935); Mr. D. A. Rayner's Aveling & Porter No. 8506 "White Rose" (CT 5012); Mr. R. Drury's Green No. 2007 (U 8432); Mr. C. West's Marshall No. 76890 "Wayfarer" (PY 272); Mr. J. T. Smith's Aveling & Porter No. 6573 "Uncle Sam" (CA 6333); Mr. K. Collin's Fowler No. 15813 "Elsie" (WR 8965); Mr. W. Ellerker's Marshall No. 84620 "Ringo" (WF 2388); Mr. T. Alderson's Burrell No. 4041 (U0 793); Mr. A. R. Craske's Fowler No. 15589 (U 8709). Uncles&lied: Mr. R. Oliver's Aveling & Porter (modified) No. 14068 "Hunslet" (VN 2092). D.A.R.

CROMFORD 3 & 4 AUGUST Foster 12509 — Con 1910 J. Swinger; Marshall 74871 BE 9002 Tr 1921 G. Love; McLaren 1421 BE 7518 RdL 1913 J. Blagg; C & S 44103 AL 9348 TE 1911 J. Beeby; Fowler 21647 ZB 1135 TE 1937 E. Twigger; Foster 14410 UP 6481 TE 1920 J. Bosworth; Burrell 2706 TB 2845 TE 1904 NS & C TEC; Foster 2775 FW 3333 TE 1903 M. Burr; RSJ 27512 R 6244 TE 1918 M. Kitchen; C & S 47015 BD 5483 TE 1915 W. H. Fowler; Fowler 14406 CJ 4338 Tr 1916 A. Fearnley; Fowler 15732 PT 832 Con 1923 S. Woodbine; R.P. 29011 — P 1905 H. A. Palmer; A & P 11308 PU 9964 RR 1926 P. Baker Horsley; W & S 7539 BE 9360 RR 1917 B. Wright; Fowler 16979 WW 1442 RR 1928 J. H. Pattinson; Marshall 81427 PY 6079 RR 1926 D. W. Walters; Marshall 57168 NN 950 RR 1910 S. Durance; Marshall 40047 BE 8186 RR 1904 I. Howard; A & P 9103 NO 1218 RR 1920 E. Bull; A & P 12467 RF 6437 RR 1929 B. Mettam; Sentinel 1465 AW 3321 Wgn 1921 R. Fearnley; Foden 13196 GC 5832 Tr 1928 P. van Houten; A & P 14072 VN 2092 Con 1930 R. Oliver; W & S 2524 BP 8585 RR 1900 G. Leedham; Robey 41492 FE 5763 Con 1923 S. Berth-Jones. 37

CLUB & AREA NEWS

KENT At the time of writing these notes the rally season was drawing to an end and from a weather point of view was not very satisfactory, although the Gillingham and Sellindge rallies which were held in May enjoyed excellent weather conditions. The Gillingham rally or Medway Festival of Steam is now an annual event and regarded as being firmly established. A total of 22 engines attended. The Sellindge rally which is always held on the Sunday and Monday of Spring Bank holiday weekend is also in the same category. A total of 16 engines of various attended the Kent County Show at Detling, near Maidstone on July 12th and 13th which was marred on the Saturday by continuous rain and made conditions very treacherous. Mr. Ran Hawthorne, editor of Steaming was in attendance but in the capacity as a judge of honey in the Bee-Keeping Section! Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips attended on the Friday and took part in horse riding and show jumping events. A 'new' rally was held at Edenbridge on 14th and 15th September. A good turnout of engines was reported but the attendance on both days was not as good as hoped.

Engine News Mr. William Hedges of Faversham is making steady progress with his Aveling & Porter single cylinder roller No. 11206. It was hoped to have the roller on the road during the summer, but it was discovered a new smoke box would be needed and the front tube plate building up with welding. This work is now well in hand and a new smokebox has been ordered. Mr. William Day of Great Tong Farm, Headcorn has purchased single crank compound traction engine No. 3307 from Mr. W Roberts of Flimwell, Sussex. Earlier history is not available but up to 1955 it was owned by a firm of threshing contractors of Norwich. When eventually purchased by Mr. Roberts in 1961, who was at that time residing in Perthshire in Scotland, the engine had had three owners including the Rev. Charles Stebbing of Norwich. Mr. Roberts then moved down to Sussex in 1964 bringing the engine with him and it then stood in the open partly covered over until purchased by Mr. Day. The smokebox and door, base of chimney and floor to bunker suffered and will require restoring. During the petrol crisis earlier in the year Mr. Robbie Jardine of Offham purchased Sentinel DG4 tractor No. 8413 from Mr. R. Nixon of Potters Bar, Herts. Built in 1931 as a six wheel side tipper with solid tyres it was converted to a tractor in 1934 at the Sentinel Service Depot and then run with a 12 ton tipping trailer for coal. Eventually acquired by Mr. Nixon in 1964 having had several owners in the meantime he rebuilt it and matched the trailer with it. Mr. Jardine then came under contract with "Whitbread Fremlins" the tractor and trailer was painted in their livery and up until July was delivering beers throughout Kent. He attended several rallies and carnivals and took part in the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club run in May where he was awarded the Transport World Challenge Cup for steam wagons and the Old Motor Magazine Challenge Trophy (See front cover) as runner-up in the Concours de Elegance. F. J. BALLARD. 38

YORKSHIRE There have been several interesting changes in ownership recently. Ernie Liversidge's Sentinel Tanker No. 8992 (TJ 4148) "Prince" has now been acquired by Mr. H. Snowden and Mr. J. Bradley of Morley. It is intended to rally the wagon next year. Gerry Proctor of Nidd Bridge has acquired a portable type boiler for eventually driving his Bellis & Morcom engines. This boiler is believed to be a Ransomes and is minus a lot of fittings. It is interestingly mounted on some road loco front wheels. Gerry's Aveling & Porter Roller No. 14070 (VN 2094) "Billy Boy" has been sold to Stephen Harrison, a new enthusiast at DenboIme, Bradford. Shephen drove her home, a distance of some 30 miles, over some very hilly country, in a day which is quite an achievement for a first journey. Gerry lids lied Further dealings with John Crowther of Long Preston and has now acquired the Burrell Road Lomomotive "The DalesmanNo. 3395 (FJ 1536). A Titan tractor is presently occupying much of Gerry's time and consideration is being given to starting on the Super Sentinel No. 7591 (WE 3236) he has acquired also. Earlier in the year, a Garrett Tractor No. 29781 (CT 7826) was observed at Church Fenton having some stays renewed. This necessitated removal of wheels to obtain access to the defective stays. Four engines appeared at the Great Yorkshire Show at Harrogate in July, These were Foden's own Wagon No. 6368 (M 8118) "Pride of Edwin" — unusually rare visitor to the county — together with Harrison's Marshall No. 32092 (PY 5827) "Block Bess" which was threshing; Arthur Fearnley's Fowler Tractor No. 14406 (CJ 4338) "Pandora" and his son Ron Fearnley's Sentinel Waggon No. 1465 (AW 3321). In the north of the county, almost on the border with Co. Durham, two engines are reported as having been seen in a quarry. These were a Marshall Roller, ex Edinburgh Corporation, No. 81119 (SF 5348) and also and Aveling & Porter Portable No, 3S.38. An Aveling & Porter roller is under restoration in the Slaithwaite area. This is owned by Mr. P. Garside and is No. 7583 (TF 395) — ex Isaac Ball. Some considerable interest was shown at the Harewood Rally in the class for vintage motor rollers. Three examples were entered, two by the Denton Brothers of Pool-in-Wharfdale and the other by Mitchell's of Halifax. There is an interesting old Fowler roller in a contractor's yard in Dewsbury Road, Wakefield but it was not for sale when approach was made earlier in the year. D.A.R.

FAIRFORD AND DISTRICT STEAM CLUB Spring Bank Holiday weekend saw our club's visit to the National Motor Museum and Steam Rally at Beaulieu. This is where I saw Jim Williams' Rodeo Switchback working for the first time. There was a good turn out of steam engines on the field, one Fowler roller which caught my eye was painted in nice red and owned by Tarmac Ltd., she was an 8-ton compound. In July the club had its steam barbecue in Peter and Jim Yells' field and it went very well, the weather was kind. In steam were: Clayton & Shuttleworth T.E. No. 46823 (1914) "Dusty" Peter Fagg. Fowler T.E. No. 11698 (1909) "Edna" Michael Woodroffe. Marshall T.E. No. 71837 (1919) John Plaister. There were a few tractors and barn engines. August saw our club's rally at Fairford, which was up to its usual standard. I would like to thank all for coming including all the helpers, members and friends and a big thanks to all owners and drivers for coming and supporting us. The 1975 Fairford Rally will be on 16th - 17th August. M. T. HOWARD, Purton, Swindon. 39

LANCASHIRE & CHESHIRE On Saturday 22nd June some eight engines and an organ attended a Steam Up and Organ Recital at Reddish Hall Farm, Appleton to raise funds for the Welsh Highland Light Railway. Two weeks after the Buttonwood Rally on 27th and 28th July, ten engines found their way to the Lower Whitley Steam Party, a now annual must for engine owners wanting a good little do. Making up the steam side of the party were: Clayton & Shuttleworth Agric. No. 46059 (G. Coles); 1908 Aveling & Porter Roller No. 6544 (A. R. Porter); Burrell Roller No. 4069 (P. Walton); Aveling & Porter Roller No. 11837 (E. Marshall); Burrell Showman's No. 2879 (P. Harper); Aveling & Porter Roller No. 8754, which caught a dose of tube trouble (P. Priestner); Burrell Agric. No. 4037 (S. Allsop & R. Bolger); Burrell Road Loco No. 3098, Sentinel DG4 Waggon No. 8714 and Fowler Roller No. 20122 (P. Froud and Crew). Another major rally in the area was the Astle Park Rally at Chelford and here the Lancashire Club was well represented by its members: Frank Lythgoe (Burrell Showman's No. 3093, Foden Showman's No. 2104 and Aveling & Porter Showman's Tractor No. 6093); George Coles (Clayton & Shuttleworth Agric. No. 460590); Eric Marshall (Ramsomes Agric. No. 35247 and Aveling & Porter Roller No. 11837); Alan Porter (Aveling & Porter Roller No. 6544); and Dennis Priestner (Fowler P.E. No. 15148). A few weeks rest was taken before engines were again on the move, this time heading south to Malpas in the corner of Cheshire, for the Malpas Vintage Machinery Association's annual Steam Up and Agricultural Yesteryear. The engines attending were: Marshall s.c. Agric. No. 35554 and Clayton Shuttleworth Roller (W. & J. Evans); Foster Agric. No. 12539 (J. Dakin); Wallis & Steevens Roller No. 7933 (J. Nudd); Marshall Roller No. 88360 and Burrell Agri. No. 4049 (J. Bourne); Aveling & Porter Roller No. 6544 (A. R. Porter); Sentinel Tarsprayer No. 8122 (Lloyd Jones Bros.); Clayton & Shuttleworth Agric. No. 46059 (G. Coles); Burrell Agric. No. 4037 (R. Bolger & S. Allsop); Aveling & Porter Roller No. 9128 (D. J. Benion); Marshall Portable No. 79936 (G. E. Jones); Burrell Showman's No. 3093 (F. Lythgoe); and Fowler Roller No. 16392 (Wooton Bros.). The season had not finished for some owners as there was a little steam party to attend at Great Budworth, near Northwich, then the famous Holly Bush Threshing Party in early October and the Lancashire Traction Club's final steam event of the year at Warburton, near Lymm. Engine restoration news is sparse during the summer as most engines are attending events. One centre of active restoration is, however, at Warburton where work has continued throughout the season to bring David McNamee's 1912 Aveling & Porter Roller No. 7600 up to scratch. Once the new crown had been fitted and new tubes fitted the hydraulic test was applied and successfully passed. The boiler and tender were then cleaned and painted and by the time these notes are read the roller should have been in steam. Also at Warburton work continues on Frank Lythgoe's set of steam gallopers, already the Savage centre engine has been overhauled to tip-top condition and painted, the rounding boards finished, most of the horses delivered and during September work started on construction of the new centre truck as the old one was in an unsafe condition. News comes from Bolton that after his success at winning the best roller cup at Burtonwood Rally with his 1913 Aveling & Porter Roller No. 7632, Fred Dibnah is to further enhance his engine by fitting a half length canopy and work has already started on this project. Finally, some long distance rally visits have been made by some engines from this area. George Coles of Stretford steamed, as he does every year, his Clayton & Shuttleworth Agric. to Levens Hall Rally in June; while Frank Lythgoe has appeared with his Burrell Showman's "Dreadnought" at Kegworth Rally in July and Bishops Castle Rally in August. 40

Lanz Portable beside road N557 between Salernes and St. Raphael, Photo: Maurice A. Smith. France. Condition "surprisingly good".

Burrell No 3131 8 hp compound recently returned to England from Australia. On right A. & P. No. 12023 tandem roller brought back from Photo: David Hirst. Ireland. 41

DEVON There have been several changes of ownership amongst engines since the last area news, and repairs and renovations of others are coming along well. The brothers Geof and John Horrell of Stoke Canon, near Exeter, have "berthed" their 1937 Stothert and Pitt steam crane at the premises of the Exeter Maritime Museum in the City Basin during the summer months, but it was transported to a Plymouth rally in May and more recently to the Blandford Great Steam Working. The Wallis "Advance" 10 ton Roller No. 7962 (OT 8117) they have re-sold to Roy and Richard West of Exeter, who steamed it several times before embarking on the job of stripping the engine completely for fitment of a new front tubeplate arid new firebox during the winter. The sale of the Wallis was occasioned by the purchase just previously of the Fowler 10 ton s.c. Roller No. 18279 (CV 1503) from Mr. "Nat" Clifford of Moretonhampstead who had decided to dispose of his remaining three steamrollers due to commitments on the Dart Valley Steam Railway. The Fowler was in working order and steam was raised several times when the engine arrived home, though it has since been retubed and boiler inspected and has attended several local events and completed a couple of rolling jobs. The two other rollers of Mr. Clifford's, a completely dismantled 10 ton s.c. Burrell No. 3987 (AF 9294) and a 10 ton s.c. Marshall No. 75476 (AF 5727) have fared less fortunately and, having been purchased by an "engine collector", will presumably join the collection of derelicts at Upton Pyne in due course. The Horrell's 12 ton Aveling P.V. single Roller No. 10981 (AF 9604), acquired last year, has been dismantled at the front end for boiler repairs, after which refitting of the existing tubeplate, new smokebox and re-tubing wil be undertaken. At nearby Huxham village, Wally Balsdon has purchased an 8 ton Aveling single Roller No. 8241 (BH 7170) from the Norfolk area which is in working order but needs tidying up. The writer's Burrell d.c.c. Roller No. 4018 (PR 4449) was steamed to Whimple and back on Sunday April 28th, and stood ticking over in the Rev. Harold Tucker's rectory drive during the afternoon on the occasion of the Western Counties Fairground Organ Club's annual service. George Moore of Aylesbeare repainted his Garvey threshing drum earlier in the season whilst awaiting the return of the new firebox for his 1903 Fowler "Farmers Friend". This arrived during mid summer and after some weeks delay due to pressure of other work, fitting is now underway as and when time permits. Ken Stenner's 1903 Ransames Traction No. 15127 (TA 1935) has been to several rallies again and this year went beyond the county boundary for the first time to the Cornish Club's Liskeard Rally on September 7th and 8th, unfortunately married by a severe gale and storms over the weekend in question, though some threshing with the engine took place later on the Sunday. John Lee's Aveling s.c. Traction "Prince" No. 5150 (BW 4990) attended the annual Honiton Hill Veteran Tractor and Ploughing Rally on the August Bank Holiday weekend, together with Alan Fry's Garrett Conversion No. 31193 (BJ 1659) "Henrietta" and Organ. By burning the midnight oil somewhat during the mid September. John Lee and Charlie Porter succeeded in getting the restoration of the unique Robey Express Tractor No. 43165 (FE 9350) sufficiently completed in time for it to attend the Blandford Great Steam Working. This engine was in a very run-down condition when purchased at an auction in 1973 and a great deal of hard work has gone into its restoration to working order over the past twelve month, largely under the guiding hand of Charlie Porter, in recognition of which John has appropriately renamed the Robey "Sir Charles". 42

At the E, Devon seaside town of Seaton, Mr. R. Barnard's 10 ton P.V. single Aveling Roller (ex Eddisons) No. 10574 (PR 205) has been on static display in the forecourt of "The Grove" restaurant during the past summer, though it doesn't appear to have been steamed for several years now. A new sheet, totally enclosing the engine has recently been provided, so protection from the elements is now assured. The month of May 1974 saw the passing of two well known steam mon in the Exter and E. Devon areas, with a fui plight of each other. Mr. Jack Parnell, who latterly lived at Seaton, was a threshing contractor at Musbury from 1925 until retirement in 1947, using a Marshall traction and Garrett tractor before changing to diesel tractors. In recent years he kept up his enthusiasm and love of steam by helping maintain and frequently driving some of John Lee's engines at the Sandy Bay Holiday Park, Exmouth, and also at the Devon County Show in Exeter. Mr. Jack Parsons ❑f Kernford was well known as a steam roller driver in the employ of the Devon County Council, and was probably best remembered in the years before he retired in 1962 as the regular driver of 10 ton s.c. Aveling No. 4986 (TA 2658) "No. 1". When the Telegraph Hill and Kernford dual carriageway schemes were in progress in the early 1960s, Jack and veteran Aveling were often photographed and watched at work, on one occasion getting a write-up and photo in the local evening "Echo". Alas, "No. 1" was cut up in November 1961, being in need of repars, not justified then as steam plant was being phased out of use, and Jack occasionally drove the Aveling 10 ton compound Roller No. 10168 (TA 2027) until that engine was laid aside (since, happily, saved and preserved in Berkshire). Jack Parsons and Jack Parnell were, indeed, men of yesteryears steam era, whose passing sadly thins the ranks of those of their kind still with us. A.G.C.

"RENOWN" GOING TO HOLLAND Arrangements have been made for Fowler No. 15653, class R3 Showman's Engine "Renown" to go to Holland in 1975. The engine will probably go over in June and remain in Holland until the end of September, the actual timing depending on events still to be fixed. During time "Renown" is in Holland she will be in the care of Ge van der Pol, the vice chairman of Stoomwalsenclub, Nederland. Members ❑f Renown's crew, myself and family will go over during the season. The main event of the 1975 season in Holland will be an event somewhat similar to our steam workings. "Renown" will be driving a preserved Bioscope Show in an Old Time Fair. Portables, and probably a General Purpose Engine from England, will be driving threshers and saw benches. It is hoped that steam ploughing will be possible. Steam Rollers will be at work making roads. The event will be held at a large countryside museum near Arnhem where a number of complete farmsteads, rural buildings etc are preserved. 'Renown" was new, along with JF 15652 "Repulse", on 8th May 1920. They were to the special order of John Murphy of Gateshead. Their specification included no boiler feed pump, 2 injectors and no blower. "Renown" was fitted, at the works, with a Thompson-Walton "Feast" Crane for lifting the cars on and off Murphy's "Scenic" roundabout. She did this work for fifteen years and at fairs where John Murphy's brother's Scenics were present she craned their cars as well as she was found to be much more suitable for the work than their own engines. In common with over 50% of enaines used by showmen in the north "Renown" never carried twisted brass and so she is preserved today with plain canopy supports. 43

GOLDEN ROLL FREDERICK H. GILLFORD The recent death of F. H. Gil!ford, at the age of 85, marks the passing of another grand old man of steam. Fred had a remarkable knowledge of ail forms of steam engine and he carried the names, numbers, dimensions and performance details of thousands in his head. He was always willing to share his great knowledge with anyone who showed a genuine interest. He was the author of "The Traction Engine 184219-.6" published by The Oakwood Press in 1952. This, in its turn, was based on a serial article which he had published in "Engineering" before World War 2. He had a great sense of humour and his technical knowledge was reinforced by a vast store of anecdotes of engines good and bad and men saintly and sinful. No time spent in his company was ever dull. He had a vast collection of photographs, many of unique value, but owing to a terrible piece of carelessness many of his negatives were destroyed while he was in hospital shortly after World War 2. He had, however, been very generous with prints and friends were able to save some by copying. He had at one time owned and operated traction engines but he had an equal enthusiasm for railway steam, especially for the Stirling eight-footers of the GNR. He contributed a number of articles between the wars to The Railway Magazine, to the Journal of the Stephenson Locomotive Society, and contributed many photos to Steaming. He was a welcome guest for many years at the Cornish traction engine rallies. The world of steam has lost a knowledgeable and lovable personality. J.F.C.

This photo was sent for use in "Steaming" by the late Mr. Gil!ford. It shows Fowler No. 9077 (1901) left hand, 8 hp single cylinder plough engine owned by Nottingham Corporation sewerage farm 1901 - 33. 44

WALTER GOWER Wally Gower was well known throughout England as a boiler maker "par excellence". For many years up till he retired about 1970 he was the proprietor of W. & J. Gower of Bedford. In the days when steam was common on the roads the firm made and repaired boilers of all types. Work was often undertaken for traction engines and steam wagon builders. Threshing engines were repaired in the summer, Showman's engines in the winter, As traction engine work diminished they carried on with roller work, industrial boilers and structural steel work. Wally Gower took a keen interest in the preservation movement and was an early member of this club. He was probably the very first man t❑ undcrtakc major repairs on preserved engines. In the 50s and 60s he renewed numerous fireboxes, boiler barrels, tube plates and smokeboxes. He rebuilt or built new boilers for most of the preserved narrow gauge railways. He was not a high pressure business man; rather the reverse, he employed a man to look after the office while he was his own foreman, working in the yard with his men all the time. Hence the reputation that he had. The extremely high standard that he set in his work was the same high standard that he set himself in life. He was a committed Christian, a very active member of his nearby Methodist Church and a devoted worker in the Sunday School. It can be said, without hesitation, "The world is a better place through the life of Walter Gower".

NICHOLAS JACKSON On 25th September 1974 the death occurred in Barrowford, Lancashire, of Mr. Nicholas Jackson, at the age of 57. Mr. Jackson had a life-long career in engineering, starting with his father in the family blacksmith business and in later years working as a partner in a large garage concern. He had long been interested in steam, and joined forces with Mr. Tom Varley in establishing the well known and unique steam museum at Gisburn. He actively participated in the renovation to Gisburn standards of the Garrett Showman's Tractor, the Aveling Roller, and the Yorkshire and other steam wagons in the collection. In fact, without his help generously given much of this restoration would not have been possible. At rallies his tall grey haired figure could often be seen in charge of one or other of the Gisburn engines and he was always ready to chat with fellow enthusists. , Unfortunately in recent times failing health sometimes prevented his appearance, but his untimely death was a great shock. He was a tower of strength and will be sorely missed. Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife and daughter.

H. J. BARKER Bert Barker of Leeds, passed away during the summer. Poor health in recent years meant that he had been less active than formerly. He was the first secretary of the Leeds and District TE Club which incorporates the British Fairground Society. For almost the whole of his working life he was a steam driver. A fine steam man and a real character. 45

"BLOSSOM" TRINDER by Viv Kirk It was with deep sorrow I heard on my return home, from work on the 10th September that my old pal "Blossom" had passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Slade Hospital. "Blossom" who had reached the grand age of 84 years, had over the last eight months suffered on an off with breathing difficulty, which got worse until he had to go into hospital, some two week previously. I visited him two evenings a week, and on the Friday even though poor old "Blossom" was on oxygen breathing assistance, he still made his unusal comment. "I am like the Garrett, got no wind, I have got to have the button on all the time," pointing to the oxygen cylinder. "Blossom" must have been one of the last of the old traction engine drivers of the steam era. Born in Hampshire, he came to Botley, Oxford, at the turn of the century, when his father who was a game keeper, came to work on a nearby estate. Soon afterwards "Blossom" started to work for John Curtis & Sons, Botley, where apart from four years in the Army during the 1914-18 war he remained all his working life. Of all the engines, "Blossom's" favourite was always the chain-drive Tasker "Little Giant" steam tractor which he used to call "a sweet little engine," he drove her on all kinds of haulage for 20 years. Although I had seen "Blossom" about on his Tasker for years, it was not until the late 1940s when I got to know him well. In 1950 when I purchased my Burrell Showman's engine No. 3833 "Queen Mary" for presentation "Blossom" gave such valuable assistance as only a old driver could, with all his past experience. I often think, of first going to his old home, a thatched stone cottage near Curtis' yard, where on on entering there was no mistake, who lived there, on the wall over the fireplace hung photos of engines and brass engine nameplates. In his latter years he often recalled the great days of steam and many of the journeys he did in the 20s, 30s and 40s. He was the last man to drive a haulage engine commercially in the Oxford area. His little Tasker being in use up till 31st December 1947. "Blossom" was a true Nature's Gentleman, kind to all people, and animals alike, summed up I think by the landlord's wife of the Seacourt Inn, "Blossom was the kind of person you only wished could live to a hundred". His old pal Viv.

SETH LOADER With the passing of F. S. Loader of Bournemouth. the traction engine movement has lost a great enthusiast. He took over his father's business in 1934, at a time when steam was still in great use. At one time he owned nearly two dozen engines, some of which are still in preservation today, notably Fowler No. 12255, and McLaren Reg. No. CT 4212. Most of the rollers in use were of the Wallis & Steevens 8 Ton Tractor/Roller type. Owing to the ease of steaming, total reliability and great economy in coal and water, these little engines were extremely popular, these rollers were used up until the early sixties when they were gradually sold off. The last one, No. 7638 HO 2621, was sold into preservation in 1961, and is at the moment being restored by its present owner in Dorset. When rallies began to be organised in the mid-fifties, it was not long before Seth Loader's engines started attending rallies in the South. Seth always maintained an active interest in steam, and at most rallies he was often to be seen. In the passing of Seth Loader we have lost a great engine man and a true friend. 46

HORACE LAMPITT It is with deep regret we record the death of Mr. Horace Lampitt, aged 91, on 8th July. President of the Banbury Steam Society, Mr. Lampitt was elected President at the first meeting, and was reelected at each A.G.M. since. He was the last of his family to run the firm of Lampitt & Co., Engineers. His works at the lower end of George Street, Banbury, would have appeared old fashioned to modern eyes, with its line shafting down the centre with belts and counter-shafts to the various machines including a lathe that could take an engine flywheel in the gap, other lathes of a wide range of capacity, a large planer, radial drilling machine, Rootes blower for the forge and furnace, etc. driven at one time by a Petter single cylinder diesel engine afterwards by electricity. Before moving to these premises his works were situated in Church Court, higher up George Street, and here steam was the motive power. Mr. Lampitt's predecessors in the firm built the Lampitt Traction Engine around 1889 of which about ten were made; at least one is still in existence, and it is hoped it will be restored in due course. Quite a number of our members have benefitted from his advice. and work done by him and under his supervision. Alas these works are now demolished under the Council's redevelopment soon after Mr. Lampitt retired and it must have been a sad day for him when the machines were sold and dispersed at the sale in March 1971. With the passing of Horace Lampitt, versatile engineer, we have lost a good friend, and adviser.

ARTHUR SELBY It is with very deep regret that I have to report the death of Mr. Arthur Selby of Epworth, on July 26th 1974. Mr. Selby was one of the oldest surviving Steam Threshing Contractors in this area, and although he was in his mid-eighties when he passed on, he still took an active interest in the business which he founded. Like most of the men of his time, he came up the hard way, and his practical experience went right back to the turn of the century, at which time he took up work with Mr. W. Bowman. In 1902, Bowman bought a new Marshall engine, 37173, an 8 h.p. single, and Mr. Selby was given this engine to cover a round of work. In 1911 he took over both the engine and it's attendant tackle, and went into business on his own account. Threshing in the Isle of Axholme was plentiful at the time, and he built up a good round, but he was never able to relax, as competition was always fierce, even so most of his sets would reckon on covering 200 days work per year and sometimes better. Engine operating in the Isle in those days was difficult owing to a high acid content in the water supply. The first sign of touble would be a number of stay heads leaking furiously, and caulking was not possible, because not only stays were affected but the surrounding plate as well. Fitting new fire-boxes became quite a common event at Epworth, and he was fortuate that two of his sons, Harry and Jack joined him in the business, as it made it possible to cope with this work on the premises. They did not make the replacement item, but almost all the attendant work was done by them, which would ease the financial burden. Threshing machine repairs, and there were plenty of them too, were done at home, and most of the machines were either Foster of Marshall. Perhaps his favorite make of engine was a Fowler, and he ran quite a number of them at various times, although one could find other makes in his service as well. He once ventured briefly into road haulage, with a third hand Clayton & Shuttleworth tipping wagon, but he did not persue this line of business. 47

In his spare time he travelled far and wide to attend sales of Farm and Contractors Machinery, and made a very wide circle of friends as a result. Many engines passed through his hands over the years, some he kept for work, others came and went on their way, re-sold to new owners. During the last War, like many others in the Trade, he turned to tractors for motive power, but they did not take the place of an engine for threshing in his mind. The nearest approach to his ideal was the single cylinder Marshall tractor, and he ran two or three of them, as time went on. The coming of the combined harvester hit him as hard as it did everyone else, and some of his threshing tackle was replaced by combines, but their season is short, and other lines of business had to be persued in Agricultural Contracting. It was ironic that when the preservation era dawned, the last of his engines had been scrapped by only a short time. Casting around another engine was found, Marshall 79441, and this one is still with the company, so that at the end of his long life, he could still offer his customers the same thing as he had catered for at the beginning, Steam Threshing. So far as I can think, he survived all of his competitors, with the exception of Mr. M. Stevens of Bonby, and up to a very short time before his death he was still quite active. Rally season usually saw him attending at least a few events where engines would be present, and 1 know that we shall be the poorer for the passing of this Grand Old Man of Steam.

REG WOOLRICH It is with deep regret that I record the death of Reg Woolrich on 26th February, 1974, just one week after his 62nd birthday. Reg was born in 1912 and left school at the age of 14. He then carried out an apprenticeship which, in those days, seemed to take longer than it does today. Sometime later he went to work for Dave Smith, whose son Bob now has a Roller. In 1938 Reg joined the Portsmouth Water Company and became very much involved with the boilers and steam engines that were used in those days for pumping water. As a boy he loved to watch the steam trains at Farlington Marshes near Portsmouth. During the 1950s, as the restoration movement gathered strength, a local garage proprietor, just down the road from the Portsmouth Water Company Depot, bought a Burrell single crank compound engine. This was in a pretty dilapidated state as it has been used comparatively recently. In 1958 Reg became the centre of what was to turn into a fairly mammoth restoration job which took four years. In 1962 "Warrior", the Burrell single crank compound engine, Number 3586, finally took to the rally fields, and it was at Beaulieu that it came to the first event of the year. Later, Reg and the engine went to Redruth and did a number of West Country rallies. In 1963 the garage proprietor started experiencing ill health and decided to sell "Warrior", which is when it was acquired by Marsh Plant. Reg, therefore, came with the engine, as we all lived in the same local community, and he was to become our ''Traction Engine Guv'nor". It was in July 1967 that our ambition was finally realised when we purchased the Showman's Engine "Lord Fisher" (which has now been brought back to its original name "Pride of Worcester"). I remember we decided to go to the Westergate rally, just the other side of Chichester, and for the first time we would drive the engine to the rally by road. Fortunately, with Reg's connections with the Portsmouth Water Company, we were able to use the water hydrants on the way, and I can remember it was this journey, or when we reached the rally field, that we blew a tube. When we replaced this boiler tube there was so much corrosion, and what appeared to be barnacles, I feared the worst, and that winter we started what was to become a five year restoration job. It started 48

with the original idea of removing the existing wear on many of the bushes, but it turned into a boiler rebuild, gears being built up and plating the engine with nickel instead of chromium plate. Finally the lagging was replaced and the engine was completely repainted and relined. Reg, with our other willing helpers, spent many evenings, in spite of failing health, carrying on what appeared to be a never ending job, and it was finally fulfilled in 1972 when we went to the Liphook Rally and won the Charles Russell Trophy for the best engine. To Edna his wife, Jim and Rich his two sons, we send our sincere condolences. G. E. MARSH.

REVIEWS lin. to the foot Allchin TE, 1906 by Locomotion, available from Traction Marketing, Michael Holden Associates Ltd., South Newington, near Banbury, Oxon. Tel. Banbury 720300 "Now you can own your own Traction Engines." Albeit a model, but now, thanks to Locomotion, Michael Holden Associates Ltd., the designers and producers, all those who previously did not have space or the finance for a full size engines nor the skill or machines to build their own model can be "in steam" with their own engine. This fine model is scaled down from a 1906 single cylinder general purpose Allchin engine. Obviously, to this scale (the engine is 14in. long) a few slight alterations have had to be made but when one considers that the engine has; gauge glass, pressure gauge, safety valves, whistle, cylinder lubricator, Stephenson link reverse gear, eccentrics, two road speeds, worm and chain steerage, brake, smokebox door and brass chimney top all functioning as in full size it will be realised that here is a proper model Traction Engine not just a steam toy. These engines are built individually and numbered in the same way as were our full size engines. The edition is strictly limited to two years. Undoubtedly they will become collectors items; each engine is supplied with a plinth and a perspex case. A photograph of the prototype engine can be seen in an advertisement towards the back of this issue. In October I had the pleasure of seeing this engine. She really is a noble engine, the detail and finish is excellent. The gauge glass and pressure gauge are, of course, slightly "over scale" but they are neatly located where they can be seen without spoiling the effect. I was rather critical of one feature on this prototype, the flywheel is too heavy. The makers took the point and have assured me that this fault will be corrected on the production models. (The first ones are now in the hands of their owners.) The boiler is fired by gas, the gas cylinder and the water supply being carried in the realistic living van. The working pressure of 80 lb. psi. is attained in about five minutes. The engine will pull a full grown man on level ground. Fast gear produces a speed equal to a brisk walking pace. The boiler is made in heavy gauge copper, all brazed construction and tested to 250 lb. psi. The finished version, including VAT, costs £299; over £100 can be saved if the kit version is chosen. Showman's fittings or coal fired models can be supplied at extra cost. Here is a model which has been eagerly awaited. A model which will provide hours of enjoyment but above all a model which one can be proud to own. Due very largely to the response of Steaming readers to the advertisement in our August edition, Locomotion are pressing ahead with plans for a 1 lin. to the foot scale model of a Burrell Showman's for production in the latter part of 1975. — R.H. 49

INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY RECORD published by Industrial Railway Society. The June edition contains, as usual, an interesting variety of articles. A reproduction Fowler advert depicts Fowler No. 16023 an 0-6-2 side tank locomotive built in 1923 and supplied along with 16021 and 16022 to the Sena Sugar Estates Ltd., Mozambique. An interesting Lewin locomotive, with overtype layout and flywheel, that was built about 100 years ago is pictured at work soon after it was new. "GIANTS AT CAMDEN" Print by David Weston. Weston & Watson, £5.50. "Giants at Camden" by David Weston has completely captured the atmosphere of the great days of steam on the railway. Stanier's mighty Pacific "Duchess of Sutherland". a rebuilt Royal Scot, the "Staffordshire Regiment" and a "Jubilee" are seen "on shed" at Camden yards. This is no clinical portrait but a true work-a-day scene brought to life on canvas and reproduced here in this magnificent print 28in. x 18in. (overall size 33in. x 24in. for framing). The quality and "finish" of this print is excellent, giving it that "original look" so often lacking. The surface has been protected with clear varnish and so that it is ready for framing. A tremendous picture, beautifully reproduced, it will be welcomed in the steam world and enjoyed further afield. We hope it will not be long before "Giants at Camden" will be joined by prints depicting Traction Engines.

ROLLING The journal of the Road Roller Association. Editor A. R. Porter, 96 Greenway Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Gt. Manchester. "Rolling" No. 1, the first issue of R.R.A's. journal arrived in October. As with any new society setting out in the world R.R.A. have to watch their costs and so we have a duplicated journal. The quality, hower, is good, the front page being set-off by a neat heading in green. The editor, Alan Porter, is no stranger to Steaming readers, he being the Lancashire Club's correspondent. We trust he wont be too busy editing "Rolling" to send Lancashire Notes and Rally reports from his area. The main feature is the story of a 1937 Aveling Barford 4 ton Motor Roller. She worked for her owners for 34 years and is now preserved by the same firm, along with a Aveling & Porter Steamer, and has attended rallies at Ryhill, Masham and Harewood. Advertisements enable members to locate machines and and for parts. It gladened my heart to see someone is actually looking for a scarifier to fit to his roller. All too often we find people trying to sell scarifiers, having destroyed the originality of their machines by removing these devices. Details of membership of R.R.A., which includes quarterly issues of "Rolling", can be had from: L. Shearman, 15, Thornton Street, King Cross, Halifax, Yorks. — R.H.

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Marshall Portable No. 70528 has been acquired by Moore & Jack Douglas of Portadown, Co. Armagh. This engine, which was built in 1914, was used until 1955 to power a scutch mill in Co. Monahan. Hugh Lemon of Newtonards has bought Wallis & Steevens Roller No. 7830 (Reg. HO 6401) from Ian Logan. The roller has been fitted in recent years with traction engine wheels and smokebox, and is at present awaiting boiler repairs.

" MOBY DICK " by Gerry Cosgrove

Steam has been part of my family for a few decades now, so it was not surprising, when the opportunity came to own an engine of my own, that I jumped at the chance. The engine I refer to, is a 1913 12-15 ton Aveling & Porter s/c s/v 7 nhp Roller named "Moby Dick". My first day as the owner, dawned on a very cold, snowy winter's morning in March 1970, when a band of chaps descended on a farm down in the apple orchards of Kent to move the engine 15 miles to its new home at Bourgh Green. I suppose I ought to mention that we had steam tested the roller the weekend before and had found no major problems, which was a good sign, considering it had stood in the open fur almost six years. Well here we were at 6 a.m., all willing to put our backs into getting the roller home. It was certainly in a mess. A temporary pressure gauge was fitted also part of the pump operating mechanism was removed as it was faulty. A fire was lit, the tender filled with coal and water, the oil can was going mad on all the bearings which required oil after such a long time being left dry and an attempt was made to polish up some of the brassses. After all we did not want to let the engine owners down with a dirty engine. One of the pieces to be cleaned was the chimney top and whilst this operation was being carried out the cry of "timber" was heard, and with a horrible crunch the chimney fell to the ground having rusted away at the base. This was a problem we had not expected. Fortunately it was soon overcome, when it was suggested that we borrow the chimney from an engine we had been rallying for some years, namely the Babcock & Willcox roller "Toby" owned by Richard Pierce. A friend was hurriedly despatched to obtain the part, which was soon fitted in place. Although it was not of the camp proportion ac tho original, it would got uc homo. At 10 a.m. with a 100 lbs. showing on the gauge we were ready to begin our journey, "low cog" was engaged, the handbrake released, the regulator opened and with a resounding "bark" from the chimney the roller began to move after six years. A few of the local people waved us farewell and off we set. All went well until the first hill was encounted when we found that more steam was escaping from glands than was going into the cylinder. A few hurried adjustments were carried out and our journey continued. After another seven hours and many other minor troubles including the injector "packing up" we arrived at Bourgh Green, Mid Camp Farm, thoroughly exhausted, but glad we had managed to get "Moby Dick" home. It is now four years since that journey and many things have been done to "Moby Dick" No. 8097. We completely stripped the engine of everything possible. The paintwork which consisted of 1-inch thick tar, was cleaned back to clean metal, undercoated and repainted in the original colours which were just visible under the grime. The rear rolls have been retyred and new bushes fitted. A new big end bearing was cast and machined. New firebars, ashpan, smokebox door, chimney and cab have also been fitted. All the pipework has been replaced and the water pump repaired. Many other parts have been replaced or renovated. The boiler has been relagged and new boiler cladding fitted. The boiler has successfully passed its inspection and hydraulic test, so with luck Jack and I will be back on the rally scene in 1975 after approximately 3+ years absence. In this time we have gained endless experience in all the workings of a steam engine. We have used all the modern methods in the restoration and taken on jobs we thought impossible. In conclusion I would like to say that the steam engine in all its forms must be the finest example of past engineering in this country considering the tools and equipment available at that time of manufacture. I am proud to be the owner of one of these machines as I know all my fellow colleagues must be too. Good luck in 1975. 51

ROAD ROLLER ASSOCIATION At a meeting at the Golden Lion Hotel, Halifax on Sunday September 1st 1974 the Road Roller Association became a properly constituted organisation, with a set of rules, officials and a programme of events. In due course the Association will have its own journal, called Rolling, to be published quarterly and free to members, with the first issue being published during October. Chairman of the Association is William Mitchell (who is a member of the civil engineering contractors J. W. Mitchell Ltd., of Halifax), Secretary is Chris Cooper of 35 Bents Drive, Sheffield 11, and the treasurer/Membership Secretary is Lyndon Shearman of 15 Thornton Street, Kings Cross, Halifax. Editor of Rolling is Allan Porter of 96 Greenway Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester (who will welcome any contributions for publication), and Committee Members are A. Owens of Leeds, R. Prescott of Atherton, Lancs. and John G. l'Anson of Darlington. The first activity of the Association was a meeting of members and their machines at the Harewood Rally on 7th and 8th September where William Mitchell had his 1937 Aveling Barford BD 4 Motor Roller, Stewart Harrison had his 1930 Aveling & Porter Steam Roller No. 14070 and Gerry Proctor had his 1918 Ruston Proctor Tractor. Although only a few in number all members who attended appeared to enjoy themselves and the Rally. Other events planned include a visit to Greens works in Leeds (before the end of the year it is hoped) and an actual Roller Working, to take place around April or May next year at Worsley, near Manchester, but plans have yet to be finalised for this event. Membership is £1 per annum and enquiries should be made to the Treasurer/Membership Secretary.

LETTER "Rostrevor", 26 Harland Road, Southbourne, BH6 4DN. Dear Editor, Having been interested in Traction Engines for a considerable amount of time, I can only express my disappointment at the way in which the steam movement is turning at the moment. I must admit that at the age of eighteen, I am fortunate in owning an engine but, sometimes I wonder if all the hard work and effort is ever worth it. To take my own engine to a rally is not as easy as it may appear, as I have to enlist the use of a low-loader, however, amidst this and other expenses, I am just able to get to one or two rallies per year, — which I enjoy very much. During last year all I seem to have heard are certain people of reasonably good financial status complaining about their expenses, and even letting organisers down because they were not being financially compensated enough. Surely, engine owners do not expect to make a commercial enterprise of traction engine rallies, or do they! In my opinion it seems wrong that people should consider their expenses of supreme importance, surely a hobby is not a money making proposition. I feel sure I speak for many others in the same position as myself who enjoy their steaming without haggling over expenses.. I hope my remarks might help to bring some people to their senses, as at the moment I feel they are giving the NTEC a very bad name, and even turning the younger NTEC members thoughts away from the steam movement. Yours faithfully, MARK A. LOADER. 52

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A LITTLE MORE OFTEN (Being a further glossary of terms in uncommon usage) by Chris Edmonds Aveling, Thomas. The only thing known about him was that he had an over zealous press officer who couldn't keep a secret. Soon it was all the rage in engineering circles to extend firebox plates both upwards and backwards. This made poor Thomas very angry indeed. Very soon everybody was merrily extending away, upwards and backwards, and this must have made Thomas very trying to live with. Commentators are pretty well inescapable. After all, with a bit of low cunning one can keep out of the way of the Ring Marshall or the Secretary, but never the Commentator. With just one flick of of a switch he can summon you from the privacy of your caravan. Once out in the arena you are at his mercy. Depending on how well he knows you, your engine may be extolled to the highest, or an hilarious piece of your family history made all too public. Ask any engine owner for his dearest wish and it may well be the sound of a small boy making a heartfelt plea over the P.A. for the lost Commentator. Foregear and Backgear. Two alternatives. The insurance companies usually get involved if you choose the wrong one. Grand Parades are one of the major hazards at rallies. The short-

comings of your engine, and your ability to drive it or not will be made plain for all to see. Failure to move on command will be broadcast as your inability to "find his accelorator pedal", and as often as not your pride and joy will be identified as "the green one with lots of white smoke coming out" if it happens to be either blowing off or priming. You may be suddenly asked to address the crowd or be kissed by a member of the aristocracy. Most self respecting owners vanish at this point in the proceedings and allow their steersman his one moment of glory. Kindling wood. A most uncharitable thought on the part of engine drivers while providing power for an organ. Organ. The only known antidote to commentators. Programmes. These should be perused thoroughly for surprises. The 1910 Burrell you thought you owned may well have turned into a 1927 model, still built by Burrell but in their works at Basingstoke. You may even find the words "and Sons" behind your name. This sort of thing can lead to slight misunderstandings, particularly if you don't happen to be married. Rallies died out a long time ago, and instead we have Spectaculars, Extravaganzas, Great Workings, Steam In's Expos, Happenings and Scenes. Even the old time Fairs are now spelt Fayre. All very complicated. Showmanship. Beware of indulging in too much of this or you may be accused of stealing the show. In the mind of the general public there is something glamorous in an engine that disappears in a cloud of steam every time it's moved, or gets inextricably stuck in the gateway. They always think it's part of the show and get very disappointed if the spectacle doesn't occur at the next rally they go to. Similarly heroic bursts of full regulators, preferably with the drain taps open and half an old tyre in the firebox will win you admiring glances from the crowd and requests for your autograph. But it's never worth it as you find out once the "old brigade" get hold of you later that evening back in the van. Whistles. The only effective antidote to organs. Xplosion. Something we can well do without. Engine drivers can cause enough consternation amongst peaceful citizens already! Already been thought of to end a comedy film on traction engines, so I can see no reason why I can't end an article! 54

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Steam Plough Club — If you are interested in the Plough Engine and its application, why not join The Steam Plough Club? Regular Newsletters, list of all known Steam Plough Engines in the UK. Subscription only £1 for year. — Contact R. F. Oliver, 143 Norfolk Avenue, Sanderstead, Surrey. Special Purchase—From Garretts of Leiston. A selection of original material, including catalogues, leaflets, etc., of Threshing Drums, Spare Parts, Boilers, Engines. These have been sorted into sets and are offered as they stand for £1 per set. Limited offer. — NTEC Sales Officer. "North Star" Cutaway Drawings. Full detailed black and white prints showing all the workings of Burrell 7 nhp Showman's Loco and Fowler 7 nhp Traction Engine. On art paper 25in. x 17+in. 50p each plus 10p post and packing on one or both. Coming soon, super detailed "Flying Scotsman". Large Greeting Cards, "Supreme". Aveling Roller 20p: Burrell 7 nhp G.P. 18p; "Iron Maiden" 15p. Locos: "Caledonian 123", 18p; GWR "Flying Dutchman", 15p. Post extra. Any card supplied plastic-sealed and mounted on black background with white frame, ready to hang at £2.25 post free. — G. Wheeler. 84 Hazlemere Road, Penn, High Wycombe, Bucks HP10 8AG. The Paddle Steamer Preservation Society caters for all paddle steamer interests — extensive and varied charter cruise programme on paddlers and other vessels — illustrated magazine free to members — active branches in Scotland, Home Counties and Wessex. Enquiries to David Swaffield, 25 Glastonbury Road. Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TW, or for Scotland to Douglas McGowan, 69 Stanmore Road, Glasgow, G42 9AJ. Steamship enthusiasts Medway area. or able travel, to join team on restoration of Society steamer 'Kingswear Castle' are especially welcome — work mainly weekends. — Enquiries to David Swaffield (above). Wanted—Traction Engine in good order, or exchange two rollers for same. — Sims & Snell, 7 Kingskerwell Road, Decoy, Newton-Abbot, Devon. 58

Steam Cars — and other road vehicles, steamboats, locomotives, and small stationary power described. Modern, vintage and veteran. Magazine and colour brochure 43p ($1 USA and Canada). — "Light Steam Power", Kirk Michael, Isle of Man, Britain. Steam Preservation — The happy, light hearted review published by the East Anglian Club. 24 pages comprising news and plenty of unusual items. Send 20p (plus 5p p.p.) for trial copy to — Mrs. M. Lyon, 3 Church Lane, Ford End, Chelmsford, Essex. Autographed Books. — The Sentinel £5.95; A Century of Traction Engines £2.95 (paper cover £1.35); Traction Engines Worth Modeling £2.95 (paper cover £1.50); Fowler Steam Road Vehicles £2.00; Steam on Common Roads (Fletcher) £3.50; English & American Steam Carriages & T.E's. (Fletcher) £4.50; Modern Steam Road Wagons (Norris, 1905) £2.95; Mechanical Traction in War (Layriz, 1900) £3.95. — W. J. Hughes` The Sentinel', West Street, Beighton, nr. Sheffield. Wanted — To complete restoration of 6 ton wagon, Foden coat of arms or information. — Robin Greenaway, The Beeches, Stoke Row, Henley - on - Thames. Tel. Checkendon 585. Wanted — Rally programmes, good price paid. — D. L. Roseaman, 10 Grimshaw Close, North Road, London N6 4BH. For Sale — Steaming vol 3 to 17, tatty but complete and cheap. — D. L. Roseaman, 10 Grimshaw Close, North Road, London N6 4BH. Wanted — Crankshaft Gear Cog for A. & P. Roller 10 tonner No. 4660, or address of firm to rebuild teeth on old one. Please contact — B. Harrison, Monkhill Nurseries, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria Books by Phillip Wright — Traction Engines (Black) £2.25. Old Farm implements (D. & C. reprint) £3.50. Old Farm Tractors (D. & C.) £3.50. Salute the Carthorse (Ian Allan) £1.50 for booksellers or autographed copies from author (please add postage). — Roxwell Vicarage, near Chelmsford, Essex.

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STEAM RALLIES As Insurance Brokers to the National Traction Engine Club for many years, we have arranged insurances especially suited to owners of steam vehicles or engines, and to organisers of steam rallies. Wide cover and competitive terms are available with special terms for club members. For any further information you may require please do not hesitate to contact any of the following:Tonbridge Office (Renewals and Accounts). Mrs. V. M. Jessup, Hildenbrook House, The Slade, Tonbridge, Kent. Telephone: Tonbridge 67011. Head Office Saracen's Head House, 92 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4EE. Telephone: 01-481 8451.

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Wanted — Low pressure injector (25-501b/in2) for Wallis & Steevens "Advance" 6 ton Roller No. 8047. Also small steam pump to feed boiler at pressures from 5-1401b. — Mr. R. W. H. Bulley, 26 Boddington Road, Kettering, Northants, NN15 6DZ. Wanted — Any information on Coborn Stationary Engine No. 20939. Instruction book for 1945 Fordson Major Tractor. Instruction book for 1928 Lister 7 hp Stationary Engine. Also and spares suitable for above machine. — M. Ash, Pixies Hut, Belstone, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QZ. Wanted — For Fowler (1909) single cylinder T.E. Regulator lever and etc., cylinder drain cocks, water lifter, main driving pins for rear wheels, axle bush, injector and sundries. Also for Field Marshall Series 2. Needle type small end bearings (2), and for model M tractor — front wheels, exhaust pipe, con-rod and bearings (or complete tractor for spares). — F. G. Britton, Grey Gables, Withleigh, Tiverton, Devon. Wanted — Drawings or tractor parts, such as: front wheels, axle, perch bracket, smokebox nameplate and brake-parts for Marshall s.c. 5 tons (1924) convertible. — S. de Jongh, 21 Paulaland, The Hague2020, Holland. For Sale — 4 hp Lister complete. 3 hp Lister needs restoration. Large trolly on iron wheels, suit large engine. LMS hooter, first class condition. Books — Chronicles of a Country Works (Clarke), The English Steam Wagon (Clarke), T.E's. Worth Modelling (Hughes). Offers for original editions above. — P. E. Stevens, 27 Westward Drive, Pill, Bristol BS20 OJW. For Sale — Pressure gauges 0-150 psi 4in, 0-1,000 psi 5in, 0-120 psi 5in, 0-1000 4in. £2 each Railway signal lamp, £9. Standard Fordson Tractor (1940). Well shod, very good except cracked block (usual place), £115. Pair Foster Lamps, excellent condition, £30, or part exchange for roller lamps. Books — Locomotives, two vols, 3rd edition, 1936, recently rebound (A. Morton-Bell) £20. Compound Locomotive, 1891, flyleaf missing (Woods) £6. — T. Green, Mandalay, Westbrook St., Blewbury, Didcot, Oxon. 60

Wanted — Pair of rear rolls to suit Wallis & Steevens No. 7751 8 ton oilbath type roller. Exchange — copy of spare parts book for Garrett No. 4 type compound tractor for spare parts book for Wallis & Steevens 51 ton compound steam tractor. Wanted — Good copies or any literature, photos and drawings corncerning Wallis & Steevens steam tractors of 5/ ton pattern, particularly No. 7647. — M. A. Loader, 26 Harland Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth. For Sale — Rare A & P steam plough living van. A & P cast wheel hubs. Must sell or will scrap. — C. R. Flack, 15 Fishers Lane, Orwell, Cambs. Tel. Arrington 260. For Sale — All brass pressure gauge by George Thurlow & Sons Ltd. Reads up to 250 lb. psi. — C. R. Flack, 15 Fishers Lane, Orwell, Cambs. Tel. Arrington 260. For Sale — Water lifting hose, good condition, would suit ploughing engine. — C. R. Flack, 15 Fishers Lane, Orwell, Cambs. Tel. Arrington 260. For Sale — Limited number of living van stoves. Various conditons. C. R. Flack, 15 Fishers Lane, Orwell, Cambs, Tel. Arrington 260. For Sale — Fordson Major belt pulley, new condition. — C. R. Flack, 15 Fishers Lane, Orwell. Tel. Arrington 260. For Sale — Dyson Living van. Built 1952 as radar trailer, rebuilt 1967 as a roller living van. Fitted with pneumatics and over-run brake, aluminium roof, Calor cooker and lights, two bunks. Coal box capacity approx 12 cwt. Tows well at 40 to 50 mph. Further details — Chris Greatley, `Dhustone', Lam plugh, Workington, Cumb. Tel. Lamplugh (094 686) 324. For Sale — Pair of Fowler 16 hp double geared Ploughing Engines, with ropes, dredging scoop etc. Apply — Box No. V, c/o The Editor, 19 Bridle Path, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 OSE. Road Roller Association — For all those interested in steam and motor rollers, road making machines, practices and history. Quarterly journal 'Rolling'. Subscription £1 per year. — L. Shearman, 15 Thornton Street, King Cross, Halifax, Yorks.

Goose & Son Publishers Books for Steam Enthusiasts THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH TRACTION ENGINE New revised edition from Ronald H. Clark at £12.00 net. This book was first published in 1960 since when it has come to be regarded as the 'standard work' on traction engines. It has been out of print for a number of years and is in such demand that we have reprinted. It is not a cheap book — its 582 illustrations spread throughout the 416 large format pages and the gold blocking on the front and spine of the case make for expense — but it is nevertheless a book which all serious traction engine enthusiasts will want to own. The chances are that it will not be reprinted again, so if you don't have a copy make sure of one now. At the other end of the price scale we have Ronald Clark's A SHORT HISTORY OF SAVAGES LIMITED at 50p net. 40 pages with 42 illustrations, 10" x 71" booklet. Also available is Maurice Kelly's THE OVERTYPE STEAM ROAD WAGGON at £3.98 net. This is a unique record of this peculiar form of extinct road vehicle. 170 illustrations in 147 pages, casebound with a full-colour dust jacket. Availavle now from your local bookseller or, in case of difficulty, direct from the publishers.

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For Sale — Traction Wagon with steel wheels. Apply — Allwright, Rose Farm, Mapledurham, Reading. Tel. Kidmore End 2161. Wanted — Photographs of Fowler Roller 18882 when in Perthshire County Council ownership. Brass chimney top 12in. dia. Also gauge glass fittings, 'Dunbar and Slater' lubricator, Simpling valve etc., required for this DNA class engine. R. Payne, 31 Newton Road, Geddington, nr. Kettering, Northants. For Sale — Rolled blank for Fowler smokebox: din. plate 28in. o/d x 38in. long. — R. Payne, 31 Newton Road, Geddington, nr. Kettering, Northants. Wanted — For Foster thresher: Set of iron travelling wheels. Also set of lamps suitable for Showman's engine. — J. Hardy & Son, 2 Wolsey Gardens, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds. Tel. South Milford 682682. Wanted — 36in. firebars to suit Aveling & Porter R121 roller. — J. Young, 56, Whites Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO2 7NQ. For Sale — Morrison 3 tine each way scarifier — suit 10 or 12 ton Aveling roller. 4 new tines and 2 sidecutters, £5. — J. Young, 56 Whites Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO2 7NQ. Christmas Cards by the NTEC. Once again we are offering cards to celebrate the festive season. 66p for 10, £1.10 for 20. — Order from the Sales Officer. For Sale — Large quantity of good quality 35mm colour slides (originals) of all types of Traction Engines, mainly Agfa-Gevaert CT18 film. Also large selection of TE rally programmes dating from 1962. Foolscap sae for details — J. House, 39 Ffordd, Ffynnon, Prestatyn, Clwyd, LL19 8BD. Wanted — Negatives of Traction Engines and Steam Lorrys taken at steam events. Cash paid. — Malcolm Slater. 7 Malvern Close, Huntington, Yorks WO3 9RP. 52 Boiler Tubes — 2in. x 77in. long x 10 gauge, swelled *in x Sin. one end. BS 3059. — A. S. Heal, Baylin's Farm, Beaconsfield, Bucks. For Display Advertising in Steaming contact: Roy Fowler, 96 Maryland Road, Wood Green, London, N22 SAN. 62

Spares for Garrett Tractor — 1 Smokebox, axle boxes and bearings, 2 dead axles, 1 set of big end bearings (new), 2 steam brass blow-off pipes, 1 set cylinder drain pipes, 2 pair of engine lamps, Aveling brass horse and Invicta plate, 1 slide valve refacing tool, Aveling front roll, forks and saddle. Wanted — Pair of front wheels 36-40in. dia. with or without axle. — L. J. Lambe, Avelings, 84 Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcs. Tel. 31398. Wanted — Spoked fly wheel for Traction Engine. (Burrell preferred, but other makes acceptable). Also required for piston valve Aveling & Porter compound roller, relief type cylinder drain cocks, boiler clack box, boiler feed pump and water lift. — Contact: J. H. Boughton, Kingsweir, 69 Amersham Road, Little Chalfont, Bucks. For Sale — Two Botton water gauge cocks for A. & P. Type E or F. Wanted — Copy of The Implement & Machinery Review, 1st July 1908, to borrow or buy. — W. Dowthwaite, Hutton Grange, Skelton, Penrith. Fore Sale — Roller Living Van, iron wheels, Nipper stove. Good sound condition, or would consider exchange. — Smith, 56 William Street, Newark, Notts. Tel. Newark 72492. Wanted — Showman's Living Wagon, or Gypsy Caravan. The elder the better. Would consider one for restoration. — Smith, 56 William Street, Newark, Notts. Tel. Newark 72492. For Sale — 40 Drawn Steel Boiler Tubes, 10ft. long x 2in. outside diameter. Tubes have not been used, but have been kept in store. Details and further information from — M. Ruck, 33 Waldegrave Terrace, Radstock, Nr. Bath, Avon. Wanted — 1 iin. or 1 *in. tube expanders. Also any pre-preservation photographs of any Burrell 5 ton tractors. — Nickolls, No. 1 Cottage, Cromwell Road, London, N10 2PL. For Sale — Five black and white negatives taken at Shottesbrooke Great Steam Fair 1964. Also postcard Photos of Engines sent on approval. — G. R. Hawthorne, 19 Bridle Path, Woodcote, Reading.

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N.T.E.C. SALES "STEAMING PUBLICATIONS" £p Showman's Special Edition Vol. 12 No 1 (limited stocks) More Engines at Work Steam Wagons and Tractors Heavy Haulage "Cordex' Binders for Steaming MODEL KITS in white metal to 4mm scale Crane Engine Allchin T.E.

1.10 .35 .25 1.10 1.60 2.05 1.30

BOOKS AND REPRINTS Burrell Reprint Catalogue (1881) Burrell Reprint Catalogue (1909) Fowler Reprint Catalogue Fowler Reprint Supplement Mann Reprint Catalogue McLaren Reprint Catalogue NTEC and RLS Members Non Members Traction Engine Register Some More Working Engines

1.85 2.10 .55 .65

POSTCARDS Set of Six Colour Postcards of Engines in Holland by Stoomwalsenclub, Nederland Set of Six Coloured Postcards by NTEC

.35 .35

.80 1.35 1.45 .95 .95

BADGES AND TIES N.T.E.C. Lapel Badges (roller, wagon, steam .35 tractor, P.E., T.E. or S.E. Please state choice) each NTEC Car Badge each 3.40 (bar or grill fixing, please state choice) each 1.40 NTEC Ties (blue or green) VAT and Postage, where applicable, is included, Please quote membership number. Cheques, Postal Orders, etc. payable to N.T.E.C.

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