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The National Traction Engine Trust Patrons Hal Bagot JP - Robert Goodwill MP - Lord Forsyth The Rt Hon Sir William McAlpine Bt - Richard Preston - Malcolm Harbour MEP Chairman Robert Herring Glebe Court, Fringford, Bicester, Oxfordshire 0X27 8RJ Vice-Chairman & Engine Owners Section Bob Siddall Stud Farm House, Castle Hill, Carbon on Trent. NG23 6QR General Secretary Jenny Holt South View, Hutton Roof Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth. LA6 2PF Membership Secretary Sue Cook 74 Church Lane, Kirkby la Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. NG34 9NU Treasurer Julie Smith FCA Contact details as for Technical Services below Technical Services David Smith Yew Tree Cottage, 98 The Ridgeway, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcs. B96 6NA Rally Organisers Section Lance Jackson Mangerton, Lea Cross, Shrewsbury. SY5 8HR Steam Apprentice Club Elaine Massey 21 Down Close, Northolt, Middlesex, UBS 6NS Rally Authorisation Bill Evans PO Box 102, Wrexham, Clwyd. LL13 OZS Public Relations Officer Mike Dyson The Haven, Nelson's Lane, Haddenham. CB6 3UH V765 Administrator John Riley 52 Main Street, Woodnewton, PE8 SEB Insurance Officer Ian Cooper 14 Millmead, Sutton Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY2 6DR

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January 2014 Volume 57 No I Editor: Roger Milts 10 Sultan Road. Emsworth, Hampshire. POLO 7PP steaming@ntet.co.uk Contributions of suitable articles, shorter items or photographs are warmly invited. Copyright © Individual contributors or the NTET 2014. The opinions expressed In the magazine. with the exception of Trust announcements. are those of the contributors and do not indicate the views of the Trust. Copy date for next issue: 10th March 2014. Published by: The National Traction Engine Trust Ltd 4 Church Green East Redditch Worcestershire B98 8BT Artwork & Design by Roger Mills Editorial Assistance Key Mills, Cliff Pypard Printed by: Holbrooks Printers Ltd, Portsmouth P03 5HX ISSN 0260 - 2962

plenty of time - many of the hardest winters in history have followed very mild starts. (Above) John knapton's Wallis 7941 of 1927 awaits passage of a Hudswell Clarke tank locomotive, illustrating the pressing need for the BESST scheme if such scenes are to be available to us in the future. (Anthony Caul's)

INSPECTOR HOPPING Cricket followers of my vintage will have many memories of games where, at one end, bowlers would shout for LBW until they were blue in the face to no effect; while, at the other, players hit on the front leg sweeping were being dispatched like shelling peas. Such variation, which has declined with the advent of the TV replay, was why captains often 'tried the spinner from the other end' (or tried their luck!) in the hope of a more favourable decision! It's all down to interpretation we used to say, probably muttering about how such things were subjective, opinions differed, and such variations were to expected. I heard a lot of very similar talk on the matter of boiler inspections on AGM day. Well as one who spends a good deal of his professional life adjacent to engines I'd welcome a bit of objectivity and quality control if you wouldn't mind! Why am I on about cricket anyway? Well superficially what has been described as 'Inspector Hopping' seems to me a bit like trying the spinner at the other end. Which made Martin Clarke's AGM definition of 'hopping' (getting a fresh inspection without revealing the contents of previous inspections) versus a second opinion ('here is the report- what do you think?') perhaps the most significant thing said in what was a most reasoned and calmly impressive debate. Mind you, as he also pointed out, you can't magic an unfavourable opinion away by slinging it in the bin. Once a report on a particular boiler is issued it becomes, in law, part of the history of that pressure system - rather like you can see an MOT failure on-line real time these days. That should have given some pause for thought... . 3

Candidly I expected more opposition to the AGM motion on sharing information about boilers at Zero or Reduced Pressure; but maybe the mood of the room changed when some objective data, and recent examples were given. And the truth is there is no equally potentially destructive kit so widely in the hands of amateurs while being so relatively lightly regulated as the locomotive boiler. Keeping it that way won't last if the majority shut their eyes and let the odd maverick try their luck. After all we're not talking about the long walk back to the pavilion are we — rather a trip to the coroner's court. Incidentally I've been asked by the Rally Organisers Section to request owners display the NTET disc in a prominent and easily accessible location — I am also informed by Heritage Steam Supplies that they supply a very attractive holder for the purpose. I'd also like to add my good wishes to the group who've managed to make the Boiler Education Special Skills Trust a reality - on the brink of being able to offer the vital training this movement requires to ensure a supply of qualified engineers in the future. YOU CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL Apropos of the Fusible Plugs reprint in the last issue here's an interesting tale. Eric Mason, the chap who assembled the Eric collection of albums of prints from the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway which are a core part of the National Railway Collection also produced, under the pseudonym Rivington, the wonderful My Life with Locomotives. A superb read, covering his life as an apprentice, experiences through the grouping, and the responsibilities of management positions. One tale concerned an 0-4-0 saddle tank shunting engine which had had a new copper firebox wrapping plate fitted before being sent out to his depot. A few months later one of the headquarters boiler inspectors, whose duty it was to visit each shed in turn every six months,

At the AGM venue instead of an open fire in the toungetbar we had a video of a blazing log! Be a cheaper way to run an engine perhaps but would you need a TV licence in addition to the NTET Disc?

turned up with this machine on his lists. Mason reports what happened next pithily: "If our consternation was great when he reported there was no fusible plug, it did not approach the turmoil in the boiler shop and the manager's office at the works when the case was reported there. The question was asked why the defect had not been seen by our boilermaker, but this was explained away by the engine not having been given a full washout and firebox examination, as it had not been steamed since its arrival. In certain quarters this was considered a trifling excuse, as it was clear that the works wished the shed to share the blame, but the running department heads were adamant, and the shed boilermaker was exonerated. A highly significant notice was then issued to the effect that all engines coming out of the works had to be washed out and examined at sheds before being allowed to go into traffic." Roger Mills Your editor has shares in 7903 Formarke Hall, which came out of ten year ticket in December and is off to Tysley. That's the only excuse offered for printing this superb David Warren view taken near Greet Tunnel on the GebtWR - the second longest on an heritage line.

Chairman's Report Robert Herring The November AGM at Hickstead turned into a successful weekend with interesting and enjoyable visits and the highlight for me in seeing for the first time the magnificent restoration of Burrell engine Semper Fidelis with owner Alfie Cheyne arriving from Scotland to join in the activities. With the motion receiving a large majority vote the real work, to determine the detail that will allow a practical and acceptable implementation, has now commenced.A presentation has already been given to the GC of the possibilities of how it may look and could work. As it evolves further, the opportunity will be made during the forthcoming months at various times, including our conferences for attendees to have their input, as well as consultation with other interested parties. For some while we have lacked a Commercial Section Head for our activities and I am pleased to announce that at the last GC meeting Stuart Gray volunteered to take on this exacting role, I am sure with Stuart's considerable experience with both engines and business we can look forward to improvements in this sector. Of more concern is our editor's recent appraisal of

the future of Steaming, in the harsh light of today's media driven instant news and the competition from other magazines. There are less authors providing material for insertion in the magazine for several reasons.We have perhaps one of the best and certainly one of the first purely steam magazines ever produced for the members by the members. If you are able to provide articles, whether they be technical items, restoration projects, historical research, local reports or anything that other members will find of interest please make our editor's life that little bit easier by sending them in. As we approach our 60th anniversary more details are emerging of how we would like to celebrate it. Ideas suggested include a display at GDSF, an informal gathering with refreshments in the marquee and, of course, the road run at Bedford. From a personal perspective steaming will be limited this year as I have commenced major work to my Allchin engine. It's planned ten year programme is to undertake at the minimum a new fire box and we shall have to wait and see what else is revealed. Work is underway on stripping down. Wishing all a good and prosperous New Year.

Position Soon To Be Vacant

Membership Secretary The Trust is looking for an outgoing person, who could cope with a moderately challenging part time role, to takeover as Membership Secretary, an important job which Sue Cook has undertaken for many years. Sue is retiring in June 2014. Applicants should be competent computer users with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The Membership Management system is fully automated and runs on MS Access but no detailed knowledge of Access is needed. Members join and renew their subscriptions throughout the year but there are four distinct quarterly workload peaks closely related to the lead up to the publication of 'Steaming' and for sometime afterwards. Although home based, the Membership Secretary usually attends the Great Dorset Steam Fair and the AGM. You'll need a telephone, a reasonably fast broadband connection and possess a Windows based PC, connected to an A4 printer, with MS Office Professional installed. (Assistance in purchasing any or all of these items will be considered.) This post is part of the NTET's Treasury Service and the applicant must be able to work without close supervision. There is no salary however the incumbent receives C2,000 annually as towards the expense of maintaining the Membership Office. In addition the cost of reasonable out of pocket and travelling expenses will be met by the Trust, Please send your CV to Jenny Holt, General Secretary by email to general.secretary@ntet.co.uk If you require more detailed information please send an email to Sue Cook at membership@ntet.co.uk.

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION We print the winning entries in each category in the centre pages of this issue of Steaming but here are the full results. Thanks again to everybody who entered. Category A — Road Runs I. Paul Cook (Overall Winner) 2. Paul Cook 3.John Kenward. H.C.. Paul Cook C..Steve Comes Category B — People I. Phil Braithwaite 2. Paul Cook. 3. Paul Gunnell H.C. David Warren C. Paul Gunnell Category C — Portrait I. Brian Dobbs 2.Nick Bosworth 3. Paul Cook H.C. Richard Warren C. John Kenward Category D --Working Steam I. Brian Dobbs 2.John Kenward 3. Brian Dobbs H.C.Richard Warren

Communications Mike Dyson Without doubt, Steaming is our best and most direct form of communication with all members. Our website provides immediate news but it can be rather superficial when compared to the in-depth reports and articles we receive in the pages of our magazine. Some years ago it was agreed to pay reasonable expenses to all those who produced articles for Steaming and I think it is timely to remind members about this. In carrying out some research for an article it might be necessary to travel to a library, museum or record office. In such cases the Trust will be able to reimburse the cost of travel on a mileage basis or alternatively the cost of public transport. So often these days, it is necessary to pay relatively large sums for the copying of photographs and

drawings. Not so long ago these charges might have been a few pounds but now most of these organisations that hold archive material need to make a profit rather than just provide a service. Some organisations are very helpful and their charges are quite modest but for example I can think of a public record office that charges L15 for copies of photographs! This also applies to the costs of reproducing other types of archive material. If you have some interest in a technical, restoration or historical subject which might be of interest to other members then can I please urge you start writing. You might also be interested in writing about the life and experiences of one of our prominent engine owners. We can't expect our Editor to write it all on his own, he needs our support.

Steam Apprentice Club Elaine Massey Since publication of the last Steaming the Steam Apprentice Club has, rather unusually, been quite busy. We have had considerable involvement with the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs ( FBHVC) through being invited to speak at their AGM. And also to attend, with the Burrell, the prestigious Classic Car Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. I am delighted to report that both events were very successful, my talk at the AGM on the theme of involving younger members was well received and at the show we contributed to the FBHVC being awarded the prize for the most diverse stand. On the weekend of the 13 — 15th December we were at the Model Engineering Show at Sandown Park

Racecourse with the Burrell. Saturday and Sunday were working days with apprentices there. Following this the engine will partly disassembled for various works to be carried out. The SAC autumn conference was held in October and we have some good plans for this year. New ideas are always welcome and valued. If any of you have useful thoughts or feel that you could contribute in any way then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Engine Owners' News Bob Siddall necessary". The engine in question was in high gear with the brakes wound on tightly and complaining bitterly, the crankshaft spinning freely and had little chance of stopping quickly, if necessary. Pete Parrish sent in a comment in which he explains that he was taught that when pulling a load and descending a hill "one should always engage a low gear date for applications is 31t January 2014. There have been a number of comments about the and apply the road brakes, the regulator is closed and observations on Hill Descent at Dorset that were using the reversing lever is the last line of defence". It made by an experienced engine driver. I have consulted is worth emphasising again that you need to be in the gentleman and he emphasises that the point that control of the engine so that you can stop if necessary he was making was that "when descending a hill one even in the arena at Dorset. You need to be prepared ought to be in enough control that you could stop if for the unexpected.

The 2014 Driving Course will be held at Astwood Bank on 10/I I May 2014 (see advert for details). We already have a number of applications. Make sure that you apply now if you would like to join the course. The Trust will again be awarding Scholarships to the Driving Course (see advert for details). The closing

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Andrew Semple's avuncular tones are so mellow it's not always easy to sort out the humour from the seriousness but there was no disguising the message with which he opened the AGM. Take a look at the top table, he urged, and look at the autumn in the hair. The message is that we have to move on and the young people, of whom there was a pleasing representation happily, have to take over if we are to go on as a Trust. "It's great still to be involved," he admitted, but went on, "those who are a bit younger have to take this thing on and run with it." We want and need a body that protects our interests he said, and the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Maybe he was intimating that younger eyes might be more vigilant or sensitive in different ways. It was however a thought provoking clarion call and one which was more than thought provoking to an editor who took over at around the age of sixty! Moving on to business Robert Herring added little to his CHAIRMAN'S REPORT, which was issued with the last Steaming (as was the TREASURER'S REPORT). He paid tribute to John Durling for his work with the Steam Apprentice Club and Nanette Durling for the Raising Steam magazine. On the SAC Elaine Massey the incoming chair outlined a most successful year with a good selection of steam driving days including the second parent and apprentice day at South Cerney and there are plans to

(Above) Welcoming members at the AGM in glorious November sunshine was Mile Cheyne's just out-shopped Burrell Semper Fidelis 3455 a three speed double crank compound Road Locomotive dating from 1913. (Roger Mills) extend these. The Build a Burrell project, under the management of Hugh Dyson, has made amazing progress as well as providing wonderful publicity for the SAC and the Trust. A talk on the SAC had been given to the FBHVC AGM part of the wider push to encourage more youngsters to take up apprenticeships in vital craft skills. On COMMUNICATIONS Mike Dyson, who reckoned he'd ended up with this area of operations by accident, pointed out that the thrust was making real efforts to keep people informed via as many channels as possible, often with the website being the first point of contact. Other progress included the online subscription renewals process and sales as well as the new edition of the 'introduction to traction engines' booklet. The chill winter was summoned up in a few minds by Bob Siddall's recollection that the January ENGINE OWNERS meeting had been curtailed due to worsening weather but not before an interesting talk by David Whale of the FBHVC on legislation, research and other important issues. Work was continuing on the revision of Part 2 of the COP and another

successful driving course had been held at Astwood Bank in May. With the resignation of John Durling, Andrew Semple had stepped into the breach with the Competency Scheme. On TECHNICAL SERVICES David Smith started out by assuring members that they did not need a Driver CPC if their lowloaders were only used for private work. Adding to what Mike Dyson had to say he informed members that the SCA membership system would shortly be on line, while on the V765 scheme, he updated members on the TSU's role in this with John Riley acting as coordinator. Footman James had appointed a new steam team to represent our interests after what had been a bit of a hiatus. On Boiler Inspections he'd met with a representative of Lloyds Register to discuss how they might help in getting the Al BI registered as an approved body. David reckoned that the progress being made could well lead to Lloyds helping with the accreditation of the Al BI. Looking ahead to the agenda motion David commented: "During the year it has become patently obvious that some were bending the rules and that engines were at events beyond ticket and at pressure above those approved by the ticket. We cannot stand by and accept poor inspection and poor owner

(Above) The Sussex Steam Engine Club mounted a display for the occasion including ex-Tasmanian Marshall three-speed general purpose 51007 after restoration by owner Paul Attwater. After a career on threshing and haulage it ended up as a playground machine.(Below) Irvin Barraclough makes a few remarks on being presented with Honorary Life Membership. (Roger Mills)

scruples." In his report Lance Jackson said the RALLY ORGANISERS SECTION monitoring team managed to visit the majority of events that it planned to cover. One or two were missed through ill health and these will be picked up next year. Generally speaking the standards observed were good however a common theme running through visits was inadequate arrangements for Fire Prevention and Protection. Inadequate provision of fire extinguishers was a concern (particularly in the beer tent where the vendors and the entertainers would be using electrical equipment) and inadequate escape routes (in some cases these were indicated but blocked off by Heras

covered in the Rally Organisers' meeting planned for early Spring 2014. Another issue which is not generally known or observed is that the Rally Site, if it is a field, must have been clear of livestock for a set period prior to the event. At one particular event that I attended it was obvious that cattle had only been moved off within the last few days. Again this will be included in the next

seminar. After votes the auditors, president and the five current members of the general Council standing for re-election were all re-appointed with Anthony Coulls and John Gilbert joining the General Council for the first time. Life membership was awarded to Irvin Barraclough. The debate on the AGM motion will be fencing!). found on page 11 and a report on the talk of the Order Safety) (Fire Reform Regulatory the Under pecial Skills 2005 is inLumbem on Organisers to carry out a Fire current state of the Boiler Engineering S concluded Proceedings date. later a at appear will Risk assessment just the same as they do with their Trust details on awards annual the of presentation the with not do Organisers many but general risk assessment seem to be aware of this. This item will therefore be page 14.

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On the day after the AGM members were welcomed to the r yard of Les and Dee Searle in Horsham where a number of the family's engines were in steam with rides being given around the site on the Foden Steam Bus. Visitors were given free run of the depot and one of the firm's massive heavy haulage outfits was also on display. In the workshop, amongst massive dumper trucks and miscellaneous plant under repair, was the ex- Pete Masters 1912 Wallis & Steevens 4 NHP Oilboth Steam Tractor Tinkerbell 7289 the oldest of her type left in preservation. After working in Dorset and Sussex, come the end of the second war she stood outside for 25 years — hence the pitting in the front wheels. When I met up with him in 2005 then owner Peter reckoned it was only the absence of one back wheel that saved her from a trip to the scrapper. (Roger Mills)

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MOTION ON ZERO & REDUCED PRESSURE SYSTEMS The processes supporting the issue of an NTET disc should be modified to take into account the exchange of information between inspection bodies and the NTET and Disc Issuing Agents relating to engines with 'zero working pressure' or 'reduced working pressure'

Proposing the motion Paul Worbey said: "I get to see more engines than most, organising five events. I look at 500 engines a season for safety reasons. It came to light that we were starting to see engines with a disc stating a working pressure that was being exceeded. Then we sat down and thought — who do we tell? Is there a process? Hence this proposal." We wanted to come up with something very simple - it is explained in the background notes to the motion -but basically what we are seeking is the opportunity for the NTET to be fed with the information about engines with zero or reduced pressure. I ask you to support the motion." * Michael Goakes, supporting, said he had little to add but concluded: "My main concern is that if we have an accident on the rally field our hobby could be finished and there would be no movement to pass on to future generations." For the Executive Robert Herring said they were very much behind the proposal while David Smith pointed out that what was suggested simply adds to the information available but puts in in one place. He explained: "Already the information is passed on to the brokers when they are issuing discs but they rely on the certificate of examination not the report — a simple statement of signed approval with a pressure. He has all he needs to issue a disc and so do we." "But we know there are gaps in sharing information beyond this and the idea is that the NTET would provide a central repository for information on engines stopped at zero pressure. Then another inspector could check the data before going to look at an engine. The NTET will not and would not want to be the arbiter of the state of pressure systems." Jim Hatfield, while thinking the disc system worked well and accepting the good intentions in the NTET supporting the motion thought it was a mistake. Owners already had a legal duty to ensure their engines were safe and the inspectors have to have professional skills to come to a conclusion about a boiler. A bad inspector was, he reckoned, more likely to fail an engine and anyway the proposal would denigrate the skills of all inspectors. He concluded: "An erroneous bad report could render an engine valueless and the proposed scheme would reduce inspection standards to the lowest

common denominator. Would there be an appeals procedure and could it also render the NTET liable in the case of an accident?" Mike Mason, while broadly in favour of the idea, reckoned that what underlay it was a continuing concern with the competence of some inspectors while Dan Brothwell wondered if the system would really address the problem of what has been termed inspector hopping. On that issue Dave Wothers recalled that inspector hopping was one of the main impetuses behind the formation of the AIBI in the first place and that AIBI members did share information about pressure systems amongst themselves. He then informed the meeting we have forty four engines at zero pressure at the moment of which six were still working. He supported the motion. Martin Clarke, Chair of the AIBI, said they'd been working towards something like this for a long time, and the association and the NTET had found the need for it to be formalised simultaneously. Clients are informed already that information is shared between AIBI members, he explained, and if they don't like it they can go elsewhere. He commented: "We acknowledge the right of owners to get a second opinion of course, but that is not the same as inspector hopping. But the fact is that once a report is issued by any inspector you can't just throw it in the bin if you don't like it. The report becomes, and stays, part of the history of that pressure system." Rich Hurley spoke in support of the motion as did Robin Daniel though he was concerned at the difficulties of dealing with engine working at too high a pressure. Other matters raised included the rights and duties of rally safety officers, the calibration of pressure gauges, who should mark the red line - and when - and the adjustment and calibration of safety valves. When a vote was taken the motion was supported by 76 votes, with three against and one abstention. *David Smith's thoughts on how the process might be taken forward, which follow this report, are an updated version of the key content of the background notes and a paper at the meeting which Paul refers to. Ed

ZRP -THE NEXT STEPS David Smith writes...Since the motion was first circulated, and despite general support for the idea, there has been considerable speculation as to I) how it might work, if at all; 2) the legality of divulging boiler examination information to third parties and 3) if this was legal, threats that some might leave the Disc Scheme. Clearly then interpreting the AGM vote into a practical and acceptable package is going to be a challenge. At the December 2013 General Council Meeting I made a presentation; 'Zero or Reduced Pressure Controls — From Conception to Implementation'. My aim was to ensure that there was an understanding of the important principles impacting on the proposals, the scale of the task was understood and also to ensure that all stakeholders were properly consulted. I spoke about Zero & Reduced Pressure Status (ZRP), the NTET Insurance Disc Scheme and the role of the NTET in information sharing, confidentiality, implementation and what 'ZRP' might look like. Making it work means we must listen to what the interested parties say and protect the owners and the inspectors' interests. Agreement must be reached on the NTET's and the participants' roles in a way that ensures that the NTET cannot become the arbiter in inspections. And any disc scheme controls must be simple and practical. I think it's worth reminding ourselves that ZRP is usually the result of a strategy designed to monitor a system or system component known to be nearing the end of its life. Generally no surprises are involved but it can become controversial when it does present itself as a surprise. Sometimes an examination of previously un-examined areas reveals problems, a change of boiler inspector or a change of ownership can also result in differing opinions. Seeking a second opinion without telling the current boiler inspector or enabling the new boiler inspector to examine previous paperwork can also lead to difficulties. Then there is the status of the NTET Disc. The disc has become an icon and some assume it to be a quality/safety indicator but it is not. We also know that the Disc Scheme is not universally applied — we need to encourage event organisers and owners into appreciating the wider benefits of the scheme, even as it stands today. Over 3000 discs are issued annually, some by Ian Cooper, the Insurance Officer but the majority by our Authorised Disc Agents — Footman James, Walker Midgley, James Campbell and Peter James Insurance Brokers. Discs are issued against corporate and independent inspection reports but only where an

inspector is covered by a current Professional Indemnity Insurance policy. This is the only control the existing scheme has. Legal advice from Robert Capper, our solicitor at Harrison Clark, is that we have a duty of care to ensure that the Disc System is administered diligently. The disc is a simple means of reducing paperwork at events. It displays safety related information including exhibit and owner details, expiry dates of Public Liability Insurance, Boiler Explosion Insurance, the Maximum Safe Working Pressure and an indication that RTA Insurance applies. Right, to the motion. It must be emphasised first that the proposals are not an alternative to us seeking good practice, common standards and high professional ethics. Inspector competency and qualifications and the Inspectors' compliance with ISO/IEC 17020 (accreditation of independent inspectors with recognised bodies) remain an important goal. On confidentiality Part 4.2.1 of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 - the EU standard governing all types of inspecting bodies specifically allows information to be passed to third parties as long as before the examination commences the owner is advised and agrees this may happen. The information required to enable this proposal to work is minimal and no specific details are required about the condition of the components of the pressure system. Access to data will be available, under controlled conditions, only to Disc Agents, Boiler Inspectors, and Authorised Event Organisers. The role of the NTET will be to design and host a central on-line ZRP register on its 'Webservices' website, but the data entered into the repository would be managed entirely by the inspecting bodies. The NTET will add the resulting ZRP control data into its Disc Management System and into the on-line Rally Organisers enquiry service. We are committed to consult widely with all stakeholders but this early stage it is clearly not possible to determine how long consultation and implementation might take, but one thing we do know is that we should not be making rash decisions or rushing headlong into forcing a flawed implementation. Since the AGM I have written to the six corporate inspecting companies who provide services to traction engine owners. I outlined the proposals and although I have still to receive a response from one of them five have said 'we are interested enough to come on board in principle'. In mid December Rich Hurley and myself met with Lloyd Howson (Director) and Andy Kinsey (Quality and Compliance Manager) of RSA's Engineering Inspection and Consultancy Services. We discussed the principles of the proposals and

importantly assurances were sought and given about would fail, and a suitable message displayed. An attempt the integrity of the data controls. Although there is to create a Disc on a system at 'Reduced Pressure' obviously much more detail yet to be hammered out would ensure that the safe working pressure on the by all parties their response was very positive and very disc matches that held by the ZRP Discs Controls constructive. Notably, on the question of 'why would Table. The Authorised Events Enquiries Service would an engine owner decline to participate' their response include ZRP status information thus enabling an event was that if that was the case they would have to organiser to properly monitor any engine attending seriously consider whether RSA would want to insure their event. Participating boiler inspectors could enquire on the ZRP status of an engine prior to them them; encouraging words indeed. Arrangements are being made to meet with all the carrying out an inspection while the release of an engine other corporate inspectors and when we have their from ZRP control would be triggered by the 'releasing acceptance and ideas it is suggested that SAFed be inspector' entering the rationale for the decision to invited to host a joint discussion. We shall also be release; the 'release statement' against the entry for talking in detail with the AIBI, who are already firmly that engine and then answering a series of tick box behind the proposals and we shall invite discussion with questions. Any participating inspector would be able the non-AIBI inspectors, seeking their input. At the to view this information and challenge the decision if it January 2014 Engine Owners Spring conference I will was felt necessary. A scheme of arbitration, NOT describe the proposals in detail and seek input from including the NTET that would adjudicate on appeals the participants there. In March 2014 I propose to is envisaged, possibly using SAFed. This is only the beginning of a long journey and it make a presentation to the Rally Organisers Conference and again seek input to the consultation is important that we know and agree that these proposals are not a 'cure-all'; but they are a very process. Through the pages of Steaming and our web site I significant step in bolstering the safety of our hobby. invite all members to air their opinion as to how best The fact that we have the endorsement of some of the we can make this process work. Emails on this subject corporate inspectors, even at this early stage, is a major plus for the credibility of the scheme and I sincerely can be sent directly to me. hope that all parties (the stakeholders) will provide Summary — What it might look like I realised when I started writing this article that I would constructive and rational input to the development not do justice to the topic by leaving out the important process. details and by the same token that I might cause confusion by including too much detail. Inputs System ID, Date, Inspector To ensure that ID, Inspection Code, SWP, the practical Release Statement aspects of the proposals can be visualised I have produced a flow-diagram (right) showing what Central Discs Disc the ZRP Administration ftt Manager inputs and Controls Scheme might

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NTET ANNUAL AWARDS First up the ARTHUR NAPPER CUP was awarded to Amberley Museum while the CURTIS BOWL, often given for taking an engine on long and outstanding road journeys under steam, was awarded to Dee Searle and Della Fagg in recognition of a circular trip from Sussex to the GDSF, thence to Bedford and back to base. The Searle family won the BAKER TOC-H CUP, reserved for the 'big' engine owner. Perhaps unsurprisingly the DACRE LACY CUP for outstanding preservation and renovation was won by Joe Walker for Foremost. Given for outstanding engine preservation but not necessarily confined to a specific engine the CHOISY & SIMPSON CUP was awarded to the late John Bailey who passed away in 2013. John owned Burrell 2819 Validus which was a regular sight in the working area at rallies in Kent and the South East. Since purchasing Fowler Road Loco 8903 Lord Roberts at the Paisley auction, he had been undertaking a meticulous restoration. John was always happiest when helping others in the steam movement and was of great help and encouragement to many engine owners. His engineering ability and attention to detail was something to aspire to. The Claude Jessett Trust Company's work in amassing and presenting a varied collection of engines was recognized in the GOLDEN FILM SHIELD. Claude Jessett brought his first engine, Burrell Gold Medal Tractor The Tinker in 1942, and by the 1950's Claude and his wife Joyce had become interested in the embryonic rally scene. The Claude Jessett Trust is now home to a dozen engines and in 2013 a new engine

shed was built. The Trust was also recipient of the DOC ROMANES TROPHY - presented to someone or a group who has greatly supported the SAC. The JACK HOLLOWAY PORTABLES FRUIT BOWL was received by Roger Luck, owner of Clayton & Shuttleworth portable number 43069 of 1910, re-imported from Chile and purchased by present owner in 2003, since when it has undergone a very through by sympathetic restoration to it's original condition, becoming a regular rally attendee in Kent and the South East. Talking of portables the ERIC MIDDLETON TROPHY for restoration on limited financial means and with the minimum of equipment was given to Colin Hazlehurst who, since purchasing Marshall Portable 44110 in 2007, has built a complete new boiler in the back garden of his house in Kent. Colin flanged all the plates by hand, and did all the riveting with his own rivet squeezer. The JOHN CRAWLEY TROPHY, given for outstanding service to the club or hobby movement but not connected with engines went to James Hamiliton for his photos while Irvin Barraclough picked up EDNEY SHIELD and Trevor Evans the JACK

The PERCY HIRONS BOWL, presented to an agricultural engine, in serious use or used in a proper demonstration went deservedly to Dove Freemantle whose Fowler Volunteer is seen here at the Friends Of Ferguson Heritage event at Romsey in 2012 on one of the few dry days! Even more important, with no crop fit to harvest anywhere in the area let alone on this last-minute-rearranged site, Dave's was the only real working demonstration. His many friends will know of course that's not unusual! (Roger Mills)

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HOLLOWAY CUP — both these awards for services to the club and movement. Paul Cook once again snaffled the JOHN COOK MEMORIAL TROPHY as overall winner of the NTET Photographic Competition. The SAC TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD went to James Allison.

Two pictures from the 2011 Medway Festival of Transport at Chatham. Above the set up used by Eric Middelton Trophy winner Colin Hazlehurst to give a demonstration of hot riveting and below his just completed but unpainted Marshall Portable 44110. A Chilean import, Colin told me he'd used as much of the original cast material as possible but much of the work is new. It's now had a very nice paint jab to complete a praiseworthy restoration. (Roger Mills)

The Early Thomson Road Steamers Tony Brown relates the story In December 1869 Thomson entered an agreement with Tennant & Co for them to take over the production of his Road Steamers from his small workforce. The experimental period which had begun with the first machine in 1867 is now over and all the issues with the tyres are now solved, in theory — even if North British Rubber still struggled to produce them on occasion. During this time the production of the tyres has been tried with different types of rubber. A small range of machines has been produced and the issue of making sure the tyres remain on the wheels is now, allowing for driver error, sorted. Prior to producing his own designs R. W. Thomson seems to have had an interest in steam on the road, for instance he appears to have attended the first General Meeting of Bray's Traction Engine Company. At the end of 1867 there is a flurry of reports about a new Road Locomotive which he has designed and built being given its first public trial near Edinburgh in the second half of November. This is the first specific mention of a Road Steamer although it seems likely that it had been planned to show the vehicle earlier that year. At the start of the year a list of Scottish Exhibitors intending to be at the Paris Universal Exhibition in April is published and includes R. W. Thomson and amongst his planned exhibits is a traction engine. The engine is also listed in the catalogue as well but seems not to be mentioned in any report on the show. Instead Thomson has a small crane there powered by his Rotary Engine and fitted with the Pot Boiler. Since the Pot Boiler is there and the Road Steamer was never planned to use the rotary engine (to the best of my knowledge) then it would seem we need to look elsewhere for what caused the delay in its first planned appearance.

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The most likely source of the delay is the tyres since they gave various problems and the general impression is that there were problems in making them — one set supplied a few years later for the Indian machines had an imperfectly vulcanised front tyre as was discovered on a test run with Ravee in this country Certainly when the manager of Thomson's own works, Henry Bennett, is giving evidence to the House of Lords a few years later he is very clear that the first A Thomson Tennant advertisement from 1870

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tyres were put on to an engine in the end of the year 1867. This is consistent with the relevant patent being taken out at the end of October of that year before anything is seen in public. From both the drawings used to illustrate contemporary reports and other details it seems that this was a smaller vehicle than we are used to seeing being roughly two-thirds the size and weight of later machines. Certainly this is not the Enterprise although that may have been used for some later (Above and below) Side elevation and plan of the Thomson 'Colonist' Road Stem no:

experiments on improving the wheels. This smaller vehicle is probably the one which went to France the following year and then, perhaps, finally to Java. One of the problems with the tyres was simply the process of constructing/casting them and producing a uniform and good product. Vulcanisation of rubber at this time is still a guarded secret — reading some reports from the time so few details are given away that it feels more like alchemy than chemistry. There are two colours of tyre frequently mentioned, red and grey with grey being used most of the time but for a while red (sometimes referred to as pink) was tried but turned out to be inferior. The additives being used as part of the vulcanisation process were probably Sulphide of Antimony and Red Lead. In addition to that there is at least one yellow set referred to — these may have been an attempt to vulcanise the rubber with little or no additives. The other issue which came up during this period was the production of wider sets of tyres for the agricultural steamers such as that tried by Lord Dunmore for direct ploughing and other purposes. These were generally around I 8in wide compared to the smaller width ( I tin) used on normal machines. These agricultural types of machine were the first to have vertical engines fitted to them like the later machines such as the Advance built by Robey. Production of the Road Steamer was started late 1867 or early 1868 and the first machines were delivered in the second half of 1868. For example 'Derwent' arrives in Derbyshire in early November 1868, another early machine is said to go to Merseyside with an omnibus around that date. Mr John White at Aberdeen had his first engine in mid-1868, one goes to Africa in October of that year and these are only some 17

The solution was the 'chain armour' (seen left) which is illustrated on the tyres of Enterprise — later this would be replaced by a better design called (by Crompton at least) 'Clip shoes'. The photograph is taken after February 1869 since this is when the 'chain armour' is first reported as being used. Confirmation

mentioned by Henry Bennett in his evidence to the Select Committee in 1871. The road steamer 'Enterprise' illustrated on page 128 of Vol 55 No 3 (reproduced again below) is one of that early batch of engines, it is first mentioned in August 1868 being used to demonstrate ploughing. It was landed in Colombo, Ceylon on the 22nd January 1870 and made it's first trip on February 17th, 1870. The reason for the delay in shipping Enterprise was explained in a letter from Thomson to an anxious customer who was very likely beginning to wonder where his engine was having ordered it in 1868. "One discovery we made after you left was, that on a certain kind of slippery muddy roads the India-rubber tires slipped..." Enterprise and The Don (John White's machine at Aberdeen) seem to have been used for many of the experiments to solve this.

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that this was the 'chain armour' is given by a description of Enterprise when it is on a trial run in Ceylon. Other problems with the wheels were also solved during this period and by late 1869 Thomson clearly felt that he was in a position to hand over production to others as a finished item although he would remain involved for as long as his failing health would allow.

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INSPECTION OF STEAM ENGINES EMPLOYED IN AGRICULTURE

A general meeting of the Suffolk Agricultural Association was held last week at Ipswich, to consider the propriety of adopting some precautionary measures for preventing accidents from steam power employed in agriculture, the necessity for some provision of this kind having been most forcibly shown by the recent BRAY'S TRACTION-ENGINE Accomplished a very satisfactory performance during calamitous accident at Charsfield. The meeting was the week — one of the largest boilers ever manufactured presided over by the Earl of Stradbroke. After some being easily conveyed from the works of Messrs remarks from the noble Chairman, Mr C Welton Horton and Co in Southwark to its destination, the proposed a resolution in the following terms:— 'To brewery of Messrs Garrett, Whittaker and Co, meet the present emergency, it is proposed that for Camden-town. Several foreign gentlemen were this county the Agricultural Association appoint a present, and witnessed the removal with much interest, competent engineer as inspector of steam-engines with a view of introducing the engine into their employed in agriculture, such inspection to be made at respective countries. The expense of the removal was least half-yearly, at a certain fixed payment per engine considerably less than half the cost would have been for each inspection, which, with the exception of a small annual sum from the funds of the association, is to be had horses been employed. at the expense of, and paid by, the owners of the (From Mining Journal, 14th September 1861) engines respectively. The inspector will be required to keep a registry of all engines inspected by him from time to time, with the name of the makers, the date or NOVEL USE FOR BRAY'S TRACTION age of the engine, and limited amount of pressure in ENGINE The vestry of St James's, Westminster, lately adopted pounds to the square inch upon the boiler, together the suggestion of levelling the new macadamised with the date of the last inspection, all of which to be pavement in Regent-street, by means of a large iron painted in large and legible letters (of not less than half roller, weighing 20 tons, and of the diameter of 9 ft; an inch) upon the outside of the boiler. He shall also but when in action there arose not only the objection examine the engine-driver as to his fitness, and if on account of the space occupied by the large number satisfied give him a certificate, which will enable him to of horses required to draw it, but no means could be wear a badge on his right arm above the elbow, having devised for taking it safely down the incline of a number upon corresponding with the inspector's Waterloo-place, although by increasing the number of book; this badge or distinction he will be obliged to horses it might be drawn up the hill. In this dilemma wear when at work with the engine. The inspector application was made to the directors of Bray's shall, once in every year, make out a schedule of engines Traction Engine Company, for the loan of one of their examined by him, with a report upon their condition, engines; this was readily granted, and on Tuesday and together with any suggestions which may occur to him Wednesday morning of this week the large roller might in the course of his inspection, and forward a copy of be seen quietly following the engine, which had such the same to the secretary at least one week before the prefect control over the load behind it, that for the annual general meeting of the association; which report purpose of showing this it stopped several times going shall be read before the general body of the members, down Waterloo-place; also, on ascending it stopped and printed in the books of the rules and regulations half way up, and started again with perfect ease, of the society.' This was seconded, and after a long notwithstanding the dead pull of 20 tons behind it. discussion was finally adopted, but left, however, for Several men were in attendance with large blocks of reconsideration. A committee was then appointed to wood to act as breaks in case of need, but their services obtain such information as might seem necessary for were not required. The road surveyor appointed by carrying out the resolution into effect; and it was the vestry to accompany the engine reported that, not understood that it would report in the course of a only was the experiment most successful, but that the month. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated engine, so far from doing (as was apprehended) damage the meeting. to the road, rather assisted in rolling it, on account of (From The Mining Journal, 3rd October 1863 — a report giving us, 150 years on, interesting food for the width of the driving wheels. (From The Mining Journal, 20th August 1859. Bray thought. Does any reader know if more became of the traction engines were discussed and noted with much proposals, which at the time would presumably have only applied to several score portable engines, and a editorial enthusiasm at the time.) few early road engines.)

Some glimpses of the past selected by Roger West

ANGHASTEN -THE STEAM HORSE. Gert Berntsson reports on an early engine from Sweden In 1858 the Swedish steel manufacturing company "Uddeholmsbolaget" (now the Uddenholm Co Ltd) planned to build a railway to transport iron ore and charcoal through the forests of the province of Varmland. The region had no railway at this time and transport using horses and by barges was complicated and time consuming. When the plans were delayed, they bought a traction engine for trial from Tuxford & Sons in Boston, Lincolnshire, in 1861-62. The engine proved to be too heavy for the undeveloped roads and during its first outing it ran off the road. In the accident it was severely damaged and could no longer be driven so it was transported to a reloading station where it served as power source for a crane. In the late 1920's it was retired and moved to a collection of historic equipment. In 1945, the Uddeholm company made a film about their history and for this the engine was put back on wheels. The rear wheel was reproduced and is all welded but the front wheels, at least the right one, seem to be original. Some of the steering was also remade at this time. The belly tank

and the ash pan were not remade and are missing. It is equipped with a two cylinder engine, one gear, and a clutch that functions by tightening the drive ropes. During the making of the film, the crew rolled it down a hill with burning straw in the boiler to make it look realistic. While rolling down the hill the fly wheel is seen spinning and maybe that is why the connecting rods are missing today? The interior of the boiler, which was designed for a working pressure of 80 P.S.I., looks good and there are no visible repairs so it was probably not used very much. The design of the boiler is odd, and to reach the turning chamber - between first and second flow - the machinery must be removed. There is no coal available in the region so it was clearly burning wood. The engine has been exhibited in the railway museum in Hagfors, 200 miles north of Gothenburg, since 1989. There are no plans for its reconstruction at present.

The museum is open to the public but only during the summer. In the museum is also exhibited an Avonside narrow gauge locomotive built in 1875. Inside the Uddeholm company site is a Bessemer converter plant from 1880, preserved but not normally possible to visit since it is inside an industrial site.

(Literally just as we were ready to go to press Gert sent further pictures of the drive mechanism and more thoughts on it's functioning.. We'll print these in the next edition.)

Stocking a Stearn Shel f... RICHARD SHUTTLEWORTH -THE FIRST PRESERVATIONIST? youngsters) for climbing onto the library cupola to place a topper on the pinnacle. Leaving with no exams he passed through a well known crammers of the time and in 1930 managed to get himself into Sandhurst in a One of my heroes is the cavalry regiment, following in bandleader Billy Cotton — maybe his father's footsteps, where is because he took a little talent got up to all the usual squireish and stretched into something he equestrian pursuits. could live on well enough to At the age of 23 he indulge his various passions, inherited £1,048,921 from his which included flying - he was a uncle Alfred Shuttleworth's first world war pilot - and motor estate and £900,000 from his racing - he came fourth in the late father's; call it £2m, 1949 British Grand Prix. Born in equivalent today to around 1899, Cotton lived through a f321m using average earnings period of rapid technological growth over the period. Ok development perhaps only that wouldn't get him in the equalled by the present and top 200 of the 2012 Sunday made money out of every bit of Times Rich List — but it would new innovation that came along. buy a few scones for tea even I'll bet he also rubbed shoulders, now. maybe at Brooklands, with the As the Viscount Boyd of Richard rather younger Merton (Shuttleworth Trust Shuttleworth, grandson of Chair when the book was Joseph Shuttleworth of C&S, published) wrote: "He was who was equally fascinated by born sufficiently wealthy not to road and air — but was also, Mike have to earn his living and a Jones reckons, the first real different character of the time preservationist as we know the term today. And it was Mike that loaned, and urged would have followed the conventional path of the me to read, Kevin Desmond's 1982 pictorial biography English squire, occupying his time with field sports and of the founder of the Shuttleworth collection, and I in looking after his large agricultural estate. However, Richard had different ideas and from boyhood was turn pass on that excellent advice. Born, it's fair to say, silver spoon in mouth in July fascinated by machines. He collected all the old motor 1909 Shuttleworth followed the normal course for the cars and aeroplanes he could find and put them in sons of second generation industrial money in the post working order. Nowadays this would be thought a — Edwardian period. No hard graft at the family's Stamp worthwhile investment then it was considered most End Works for this one — off to Eton instead where eccentric." It still was much later than that too. Anyway freed from the need to earn a crust, amongst other notorieties he was birched (Google it Shuttleworth set about working equally hard enjoying himself and probably keeping a fair few businesses solvent at WHN H• OLD WAILS:Di AMMONS the same time. There was the motor BOOM WADS llisphsw NORTNILL racing career, detailed in the book. He HINTON AWANNOIll HOUNSLOW leant to fly, also at Brooklands, and in T.W.00.1 NO.UNSLOVI 1933 flew to India in a Comper Swift. Later he formed The Aeronautical 9, SOUTHAMPTON ST. Advertising Co Ltd, known colloquially

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as Aero Ads. The idea was to fit a De Havilland Dragon with generators and lights provided by the well known Wembley specialist ClaudeGeneral Neon Lights Ltd to put advertising slogans in the air slung under the fuselage. Never heard of it? No surprise, according to Desmond: "There was a public outcry against desecrating the night sky and the disturbance of the peace of the evening. Coupled with this, the Government suddenly announced that 'planes were not allowed to fly below a certain level. Thus far above the clouds and too high for anyone to be able to see to read, the idea of Aero Advertising was switched off in one blow." No trouble - Shuttleworth went on to take a stake in Railton cars. It was around this time that Shuttleworth became, what the author describes as, a 'mechanical magpie' starting with what were even then veteran cars. He saved and restored the first Panhard Levessor with four cylinders, dating from 1897. This was worked on at a garage in Notting Hill before being run in the 32nd London to Brighton. Next came a 5 HP `Baby' Peugeot bought from an Andover scrapheap for L3-10-0 and by 1930 ten 'old crocks' were in his collection. But steam was in the blood leading to the purchase of a White steam car for £20 and in 1935 a 1901 Locomobile followed by another for £35, used as a pattern for rebuilding the first with the intention 'to go to Brighton on steam next year'. He worked jointly with another enthusiast collector, civil servant Brian Stack. They took six months to return the Locomobile to its mechanical perfection: "as a labour of love, including such tasks as pickling and stove-enamelling

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Richard Shuttleworth at the controls ofA&P 10839, a tandem type roller with vertical boiler. Built in 1924 she went new to the Neufchatel Asphalte Paving Co Ltd. Fulham then Va! ❑e Travers Asphalte Co Ltd, Deptford. the wheels". That August Richard took the steam car back to Old Warden writing: 'I filled the greaser with steam cylinder oil and oiled the engine and got steam up and drove it down to the aerodrome where it is already being painted. It runs beautifully and does you very great credit indeed'. Next came a 1904 Stanley CX for £25 which Shuttleworth fitted with an 18-inch boiler and superheater vowing: 'If the Stanley runs better than the Locomobile, I shall use it daily instead of my Jowett!' In 1937 local garage proprietor A. E.Grimmer paid Ampthill Council £10 for a 1913 Shand Mason Steam Fire Engine and gave it to Richard. It had served the Brigade since 1913 until its replacement by an £800 Morris motor fire-engine in 1928. Desmond reports on fairly knockabout trial run at the Old Warden Lake. Later when Shuttleworth had opened his own aerodrome at Old Warden and wanted to flatten it out a bit he bought, from Messrs E. R. Cole in Lincoln, an Aveling & Porter 7-ton 0 Type Tandem Roller 10839. With a boy from a local farm as fireman, they set off and: "came steadily back towards Old Warden, along the Great North Road, taking the old Roman Ermine Street, via Grantham and Huntingdon, at a stately 5 mph. En route, he ran out of steam and hastily rang up Messrs Cole, who advised him to rake out the fire to prevent an explosion." Acting with decisive speed he raked out onto a newly tarred road beneath, setting 23

the road on fire. After a three-day journey, he arrived back at Old Warden with one of Mrs Shuttleworth's old shawls draped round his head. By November 1938 he owned four steam cars, a steam fire engine, a steam roller and two portable steam engines and also acquired a Clayton and Shuttleworth Colonial Traction Engine (clearly not the machine detailed in the book which is a Babcock built portable) for £180. The traction made a fairly hairraising journey back by the sounds of Shuttleworth's own report: "I got the Traction engine here alright after two very

strenuous days work and have never had such a shaking before! Firstly the engine suddenly swung round and made for the deepest ditch you ever saw. I shoved it into reverse and just avoided a nasty accident. The turn buckle on the steering chain had fallen off through the units not being

tightened. The engine began to dry up twice. Firstly because a bolt fell out of the lever working the cylinder oiler, and secondly because the oiler top fell off one of the eccentrics. I could keep a head of steam in Cambridge or Biggleswade through the buildings shielding the wind. I never discovered the forced draft until I got to Old Warden. You never told me about it. I am going to start pulling some trees down tomorrow and will let you know how I get on." Neither of these steamers survive. Neither did Shuttleworth the Hitler War. When it broke out in 1939 Richard joined the Royal Air Force and was posted to RAF Benson for night flying experience. On the night of the 1st-2nd August 1940 he was flying a cross-country training exercise in a Fairey Battle, but was killed when his aircraft crashed into a nearby hill. His mother Dorothy turned the house into a Red Cross Convalescent Home for injured airmen and created a small chapel, dedicated to Richard later

In 1931 Babcock & Willcox, who had absorbed C&S in 1924 supplied four 8 nhp ortables, 50010 - 50013, to fames Graven, Dealers, of Ely in 1938. 50011 was sold to Richard, Shuttleworth of Old Warden but did not survive. 50010 (above) however did and is preserved at Honycombe. Below, suitably posed in front of the mansion at Old Warden, is the Shuttieworth Collection's 1914 Clayton & Shuttleworth convertible traction engine 468 f 7 Dorothy. Both pictures

by David Colfidge. putting the estate into a charitable Trust in memory of her son ensuring the continuation of agricultural and aviation education, two interests that Richard was especially keen on. We can only guess what influence Richard Shuttleworth might have had on preservation in the post-war period had he lived but one suspects, on the basis of the insights in this detailed book - consisting entirely of detailed captioned archive pictures - he'd have been pretty influential. This isn't your typical enthusiasts read but it's worth looking for nonetheless. It's also packed with pictures that show just why old and new money was enticed by track and air, when anything seemed possible for the keen amateur, when the airfields were pristine and a pair of brilliant white overalls could get you the girl.

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some more freight, weighing about Iton 7cwt, and started at once for home. The hour was now 9.30, so I turned on steam, and we went at a fine pace, arriving home at 11.40 a.m, doing the journey in 2 hours 10 minutes, a saving of 5 minutes over the outward journey. I had finished cleaning and wiping down by 12.45 p.m. To me it was a satisfactory run, as everything went all right, and there were no mishaps. We were enabled to have our Christmas dinner at our homes instead of eating it by the roadside.' (From the Driver's News columns of The Commercial Motor,

6th February 1906. The magazine had offered a special prize for those who had used their wagons on Christmas day and wrote a report, but the Editor seemed disappointed at the ACC (Lindfield) sends us this account of his run on small response. ACC, however, would surely have been Christmas Day: — I hope the following description of pleased — he was awarded the generous sum I Os for his the trip I made on December 25th last [1905] will be literary efforts.) interesting to your readers. I am driving a 2-ton Thornycroft steam wagon, and my speed limit is eight miles an hour. Unfortunately for me, I had to work last Christmas day, so myself and my mate decided to start away early in the morning so as to finish by dinner time if possible. With this object in view, I went over the whole of the lorry the previous night, thoroughly greasing and adjusting any part that required it. After getting round to the shed at 5 a.m. the next morning, we lit the fire, and, taking a last look round, we went to the loading point and picked up about one ton of linen. We finally started off at 6.20 a.m, our destination being Brighton, a distance of some 10 miles away. We arrived there at 8.35 a.m, doing the journey in just 21/4 hours, and stopping once for water on the trip. After unshipping our load, we put on

As there ore only two surviving Thornycroft wagons we'll feature both of them. Above is the 1900 2 Cylinder 5 horse

Dorothy (Roger Mills) Below Milestones resident 115 from 1902 pictured nicely in the challenging lighting conditions by Peter Hammond.

Portrait category winner Brion Dobbs' picture of crone engines Fowler 17212 and Burrell 3 197 taken at The Black Country Museum, in 2009.

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A Quarterly Journal for Power Users. EXPLOSION OF A PORTABLE LOCOMOTIVE BOILER IN IRELAND (1930) These photo views illustrate a fatal explosion which occurred from the bursting of a portable locomotive boiler, used to operate a sawmill at Lugduff, near Tinahealy, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, on the 12th of August last killing the owner instantly and seriously injuring his son and another workman, while a girl who was getting water from a stream nearby was blown into it by the blast of steam followingthe explosion. As the fatality occurred in Ireland, it will not come under the purview of the Board of Trade, and there will not be any investigation under the provisions of the Boiler Explosions Act. But the Irish Electrician for September, in commenting on the case, remarks "that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, as administrators of the Factories and Workshops Act, are bound to hold an inquiry into the causes of, and responsibility for, the accident," and as a month has elapsed without further action being taken, suggests that "the Department of the Ministry charged with the duty of administrating the Act should cause suitable. action to be taken without delay." From the facts gleaned at the inquest and other:

sources it appears that the sawmill was owned by the deceased and his sons, and that on the morning of the explosion the fire had been lighted and steam raised without anything unusual being observed. The engine was then started, and while the deceased and one of his sons were engaged sawing a piece of wood the explosion occurred with terrific violence, completely wrecking the wooden premises in which the engine and machinery stood, as shown in Fig. A brief inspection revealed that the roof of the firebox had been torn away on two sides and hinged downwards when the reaction of the issuing steam shot the boiler into the air, and landed it, after a somersault flight which wrecked the sawmill, some distance from its original position, as shown in Fig. 2. In the foreground of this view the interior of the firebox can be seen, the roof with girder stays still attached being hinged against the smoke-tube plate The engine mounted on the boiler was completely demolished along with the carriage on which the boiler stood, and the fragments scattered in all directions, one piece weighing several hundred weights being found in a river some 30 yards away. We have not been able to ascertain much regarding the history of the boiler except that the owner got it second-hand some years ago and that it had then passed through other hands. A very casual inspection of the firebox after the explosion, however, sufficed to indicate the cause of the disaster. The portion of the wrapper plate which formed the roof was wasted away by corrosion on the water side over a large part of its surface until it was only about one-sixteenth of an inch in thickness at the part where the primary rupture took place. We have not been able to ascertain the regular working pressure, but the pressure gauge was said to have indicated 30 lbs. shortly before the explosion, In its corroded state, however, the boiler was not fit for any practical pressure, and its dangerous condition would have been revealed to any competent surveyor. The boiler, in a word, was worn out. Fig. 3 is a photo-view of the part of the corroded firebox roof plate where the first rupture occurred.

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(Above) Fig 2 Looking in to the firebox showing roof hinged downwards. (Right) Fig 3 Close up of badly corroded firebox roof

EXPLOSION OF A THRESHING MACHINE BOILER. 1930 The accompanying photo-view shows the remains of a portable-loco-type of boiler employed to drive the engine of a threshing machine, which exploded on a farm in North Wales on May I st last and caused the death of the farmer, who was superintending the working of the engine at the time. We have so far only been able to glean such brief technical details of the disaster as were presented at the adjourned inquest on May 9th. It appears that at the time of explosion the boiler was being worked as usual, and that the deceased had got on to the top of the machine to remove some temporary obstruction in the machinery when, without warning, the boiler burst and was hurled over the top of the threshing machine to a distance of 50 feet, completely wrecking the engine and killing the deceased in its flight. The violence of the explosion will be evident from the photo-view of the broken remnants of the engine and boiler which were gathered together, and which are shown herewith. At the adjourned inquest evidence was next given by an Inspector-Surveyor attached to the Liverpool department of the Board of Trade, who said that he visited the farm on the day following the explosion, and on examination of the boiler found that the front seam of the fire-box had sheared through and allowed the contents of the boiler to escape with great violence ; while a further inspection

showed that the metal at the part where the rupture occurred had been reduced by corrosion to a thickness of only one-sixteenth of an inch, so that the boiler was unable to withstand the ordinary working pressure. In answer to the Coroner's questions, he said there was no evidence to show that the boiler had been over-heated from shortness of water or that the ordinary working pressure had been exceeded. He was, he added, making a detailed inquiry on behalf of the Board of Trade into the cause of the disaster and that it was possible a further formal inquiry might be held. After other witnesses had testified that the boiler was a second-hand one originally, and was not insured or inspected periodically by competent persons, the Coroner summed up, and the jury returned a verdict of "accidental death" with a strong recommendation that boilers of that type should be inspected annually.

LPEDgiliM Peter Parrish writes...In the last Steaming, Mike Dyson recalls a visit to Salisbury fair with my late father. I enclose two photos taken on that occasion of Edwards Burrell 3651 Earl Kitchener generating in the fair. This was the first time an engine had attended Salisbury fair since 1947 when Arnold brothers attended with Island Chief, from where engine and gallopers were sold. Also that year Anderton and Rowland brought the Fowler B6 The Lion but she did not generate and was left in the car park during the fair. In 1989, some 21, years later Earl Kitchener was back in the fair when my late father Archie Parrish and myself took her there only 2 weeks after Dave Corbin purchased her. Also in your notes you make a mistake, so many make, it is James and Crockerell not Cockerel!. Jim Stevenson got in touch...with reference to our comments regarding the humble steamroller in the editorial (Vol 56 No.4) He wrote: "I attach a picture of A&P E type 10906 taken shortly after restoration

from derelict in 1977. Being very much aware of the type's perceived lowly status, 1 gave it the name Cinderella; a title it fully justified by never failing to complete any one of its numerous road journeys during the 3,000 or so miles we travelled together from its debut in July 1977 until 1989. Now in the ownership of Tony Seddon, major boiler-work is nearing completion which should see it back on the rally fields in 20 14. Further, also, to David Smith's item on Road Roller Driving Licences, you will note the L Plates carried on the front fork, which were eventually removed when a full category G licence was obtained. The roller was always single-manned and my full motor car licence acted as the provisional document, as did the provisional licence when riding solo on my first motorcycle. Poor Steaming in 56.4 Thanks to Alan Porter for pointing out that Mr Tweedie is in fact McLaren 1295 and that the roller pictured on page 177 is T3B Titch. Apologies too for the incorrect caption on page 189. This was due to a layout stage gremlin following a late change of picture.

Stuart Gaines looks back 25 years... The cover photo of Volume 32 No I (Winter 1988/89) featured Devon County Council's Marshall roller 74774 whilst still at work in June 1964. Clearly still well looked after, not only was the paintwork clean but all the brasswork polished — a far cry from the way road making plant tends to be treated these days. The photo complimented an article by Hugh Bull who had been Plant Engineer for the Northern Section of Devon County Council road's division from 1946 — 1951. Plant in his charge included not only the rollers but a number of Garrett steam wagons (converted to tar sprayers), portables driving tarmac plants and stone crushers and narrow gauge railway locos as well as internal combustion engined vehicles and machinery. And if that was not enough variety one of his first jobs was to fell a 90 foot chimney that had rusted out — with only minor damage being done to an engine shed!

The Chairman reported that at the AGM that the FBHVC had retained a lobbyist to keep an eye on regulations emanating from the EEC that could have a sideways impact on the use of preserved vehicles on the road. The new regulations that required all coaches to have tachographs fitted were affecting bus preservationists. The report also referred to EEC regulations being a continued threat "right up to 1992" without explaining the significance of 1992. The Steaming Around notes for Dorset recorded how 1988 had been the first event on the current site at Tarrant Hinton. Some people considered the site to be too big and the scale awe inspiring. A centre photo spread however shows the site to actually be smaller than it is now with no use being made of the fields above Watford Gap or the camping fields at the Salisbury end of the site. An interesting article by Raymond Rowe used the Traction Engine Register to analyse the number of surviving engines by maker and type. It also looked at how the numbers of preserved Garrett and Wallis & Steevens engines compared with those built. Notable was how many Wallis rollers had survived, put down to the Advance lasting well for tarmac use (indeed around 50% of the Advances supplied to the UK survive). With so many engines coming back into the country in recent years (and foreign imports) perhaps it is time for someone to look at this analysis again. 31

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Recalled by David Warrer) The origins of what is now the Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club can be found over sixty years ago, when a group of enthusiasts got together to stage a "Traction Engine Derby". Held on 15th August 1953 at Pickering, on a field in Millers Lane, this involved four engines which had been on display outside the Black Swan in the town. The race comprised of at least 3 laps of the field witnessed by good crowds, the eventual result being 1st Clayton & Shuttleworth 36731 Old Glory, 2nd Marshall 87003 Surprise, 3rd Marshall 84679 Mary and 4th Marshall 32092 Black Bess. Spurred on by the success of this event and the interest it had generated two further Derbies were staged in 1954 and 1955, with around eighteen engines involved in a succession of different races, an engine tug-o-war and what had become an annual challenge between Old Glory and four Fordson Major tractors, over the best of three pulls. The 1956 Derby was cancelled due to rain and no more were held. In 1962 the Pickering Recreation Ground Committee, needing to raise funds, planned with the help of local enthusiasts the first Pickering Traction Engine Rally, over the second weekend in August, again at Burtons Field. The opening ceremony was performed by Coronation Street characters Harry and Concepta Hewitt (Ivan Beavis and Doreen Keogh), before heading the Grand Parade and taking part in an obstacle race between Jack Hardy's Aveling & Porter 9228 and Arthur Fearnley's Fowler 14406 Pandora (right). Attending for the first time was a most useful vehicle in the form of Sentinel wagon 8992 owned by Ernie Liversedge of Doncaster, which had been fitted with a tanker body in 1958 along with a small steam

engine from a 1903 Locomobile car to pump water and so was able to supply engines at this rally, and for many more that followed. It was sold in the 1970s and went to Australia where it remains to this day. 1962 also saw the first steam roller, ex Whitby Corporation Fowler 16851. Also Herbert Epton was to bring an 89 key Marenghi organ - all the way from Lincolnshire behind an old type Fordson Major tractor. 1963's rally was to be even better with almost 40 engines, two of these, McLaren Road Locomotive 1652 Boadicea owned by Steve Neville of Saffron Walden and Burrell 3657 Morning Glory belonging to Brian Pitts of Horley, Surrey, making a 3 day road trip from Bedfordshire. Amongst the ring activities were, setting to a thresher for both tractions and tractors, and hedge pulling by steam. Later that year a group of those

involved formulated the Pickering Traction Engine Club which was to become what we now know as the G.Y.T.E.C. One member still with us fifty years on is Frank Carrington who was to become the first membership secretary. Monty Thackray (who took on that role from him and was later club president) asked Frank if he wanted an engine? (He was going up to Dumfries to see six rollers; four Avelings, which as far as he was concerned may as well be cut up, and two Fowlers.) Frank said yes but he wanted it delivered for a price he could sell it and not lose out; scrap at the time was £10 a ton so said he would pay £70! 16439 was transported to Malton by rail for a further-BO and taken to Monty's yard. Billie arrived without a chimney so one from an Aveling was fitted. It was filled with water and lit up; the boiler inspector declared he was happy, so it was driven home to Pickering. The first part of 1964 saw a club social gathering at Monty's yard with several engines including Frank's roller which was still in pink undercoat. The engine can still be seen - in showman's style - following conversion in 1986 after Frank had parted with it. Fifty engines were entered in the rally that year, including Fowler 14948 Prince of Wales made into a showman's engine by owner Ted Meadowcroft over the preceding winter for which he would receive the NTEC award for best preservation work.(!) Attending for the first time following its acquisition by Charlie Byass was Foster SRL Success. One engine brought to the rally so people could see what engines were like before restoration was Fowler Road Locomotive 11111 which had stood derelict out

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in the open in Lincolnshire for 23 years. In October of that year Jack Falkinbridge bought a miniature traction engine built by Tom Fisher of Reading in 1948, possibly making it the very first of its kind. Jack, who was actively involved in running the rally, fitted a new chimney and smokebox. 1965 saw the club organise its first Steam Fair at Castle Howard as well as Pickering. Notable engines that year included from Parky Bates of Leadgate, two showman's engines, Burrell 3118 Dreadnought and Fowler 14588 Enterprise shown as a showman's, but formerly being a road loco Victor. Also present was the Cole brothers Mann Tractor 1260 of 1917. No less than thirteen rollers were entered compared to just six the previous year, showing how much the hobby was developing at the time. A special exhibit was Screeton's Savage three abreast gallopers, not until the following year did they appear steam driven, making it the first set in preservation to be so powered. 1966 was to see another long distance visitor when Edward Hines brought Burrell Scenic 3938 Quo Vadis from Shaftesbury. The cover picture on the programme that year was of Robey Tractor Village Queen (above) owned by Duke Brewer, which attended all the Pickering rallies. 1967 saw a further Steam Fair, arranged at Castle Howard on 17th & 18th of June , with a good selection of engines and organs plus vintage fairground rides including Harry Lee's Steam Yachts. Membership secretary, later president, Philip Ogden owned Burrell 4032 Firefly. Pickering, in early August, saw four Road Locomotives, Burrell 3395 Dalesman recently rebuilt by John Crowther, Fowler 9381 (later restored into its showman's identity as Lady Betty), 15462 then with John Connor and the Stafford family's 15649 Providence. 1968 saw Old Glory return as a special guest having been completely renovated, also a surprise arrival was Fowler 19793 King Carnival 11, new to Frank McConville of West Hartlepool as a showman's engine, it had finished its working life as a heavy haulage engine with John Thompson Ltd of Wolverhampton. Acquired by John Conner it was driven to Pickering from Gower's at Bedford. Unfortunately on the way home 33

to Bridlington the engine dropped into a pothole near Heslerton on the A64 fracturing the back axle, however within 4 days a replacement was made and fitted with the use of a hydraulic trailer on site and the engine moved on to its complete restoration as built. Pickering rallies continued in the established pattern until 1972 ending when the Recreation Club decided that their fund raising objectives had been achieved. What is now known as Pickering Traction engine rally is a commercial event started at a later date and has no connections to the club past or present. Under the leadership of Monty Thackray the rally was moved to Castle Howard, home of George and Lady Cecilia Howard, events here ran under the title of the Great Yorkshire Steam Fair. The 1973 rally held on Ilth& 12th August, saw a fine array of almost fifty engines including Fowler R3 Showman's Engines Renown, then with Ran Hawthorne, and Bertha from Levens Hall, Kendal (below). Making its first ever rally appearance was Yorkshire Steam Wagon 117 Pendle Maid following extensive restoration by Tom Varley, who also brought along unique Fowler 3 ton wagon and Sentinel DG6 8562. In the fairground were Screeton's Gallopers and Gray's Coronation Speedway. Many unusual exhibits were to visit over the years; in 1977 Tom Varley again caused great interest bringing newly restored Atkinson steam wagon which was returned from Australia in scrap condition, also Burrell SRL His Lordship, still regularly seen at club rallies, now with committee member Graham Atkinson. Burrell showman's Princess Mary was also up from Norfolk. Twenty-five tears after the event, in 1978, the first Derby was commemorated with a road run of a dozen engines from Pickering, the first stage of the fourteen mile journey was led by the Rockliff family's Marshall Surprise. Some lively running and friendly rivalry ensured primarily between Monty Thackray and Dick Preston. Almost at the conclusion of the run a

misjudgement by the steersman on King Carnival resulted in the engine leaving the road and almost toppling over, wire ropes from other engines prevented this and eventually hauled it back on the road. On the Ilth of November that year came the sad news of Monty's sudden death although son Bob would continue to be involved. Steam fairs continued until 1982, but crowds declined and George Howard didn't wish to continue with the event due to increasing cost. So under the presidency of founder member Charlie Byass a move was made to a new home at Driffield. For the next seven years they ran the Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally and Steam Working. Unfortunately most of these suffered from poor weather and low attendance. 1989 saw the celebration of 25 rallies organised by the club, the Silver Jubilee programme also recorded the death of their president just three weeks before the rally. In 1990, under Philip Ogden as chairman, the first rally was arranged at Duncombe Park Helmsley (its home to this day) with the family home of Lord and Lady Faversham as a backdrop. The quick drying nature of the ground means that the rally has never been stopped due to the weather, but 2001 did see a cancellation due to foot and mouth epidemic. 1993 was to see the 40th anniversary of the first Derby celebrated by gathering together, for the first time, the same four engines that had taken part. That year saw the first attendance of Burrell 2696 The Maori which had then recently returned from New Zealand for restoration by John Smith who would be the club's next chairman. The current chairman Mike Gaines-Burrill is also restoring an ex New Zealand road engine, McLaren 1012 having previously owned Aveling and Porter roller 12088 Margaret. The club continues to go from strength to strength with annual rallies, dinners and special events as it has over the years, and currently has over 400 members. At this year's rally on the 6th & 7th July it is hoped to have a few unusual engines once again, also it will be preceded on the Friday by a road run from the Stokesley area to Helmsley. Further information can be found on the club website: http://gytec.weebly Thanks go to Frank Carrington, Richard Preston and John Meredith for information and photographs.

GYTEC ANNIVERSARY RALLY DUNCOMBE PARK David Warren reports on the celebrations

The Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club's 50th Anniversary rally enjoyed glorious weather conditions at Duncombe Park, Helmsley on the 6th & 7th of July, in marked contrast to last year when the event was severely restricted because of wet conditions. The rally was opened by Jake Duncombe on the Saturday after arriving with his family on board a 1927 Albion shooting brake which was new to the 9th Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth House, which has recently returned to the rally scene. Once again just short of 50 full size engines were present with a few appearing for the first time, these included Aveling &

Porter traction engine 2107 purchased by club member Graham Atkinson at the recent Cheffins sale. It was good to see this 1885 vintage engine which has a wooden front axle, out again on a rally field for the first time in many years. It found use in the working area with Steve Denton and John Bolton driving the Acme Rag-O-Matic washing machine! Here also was Ian Cragg's 1932 Ruston Proctor 4 NHP portable engine which made its rally debut last year. This time it was driving a small Bentall roller mill crushing barley. Two other newcomers in the working enclosure were a drag saw and a vintage chain saw demonstration,

larger amounts of saw dust were also manufactured by the Webster's and Wall's saw benches. A second Aveling & Porter at Duncombe for the first time was Kevin Gray's 12 ton roller 4232 Venture (previous page, bottom) which spent its working life in Wales, this was put to good use with others as part of the Ladies invitation steering events on both days. Another roller not seen before has recently been acquired by Paul Dunford, this being a rather nice Burrell A class Single Crank Compound 2623 of 1903. Mike Middlewood's most impressive Fowler BB I ploughing engine 15115 Dale, (above), one of his pair, was also new to the rally, it was good to see it along with many other exhibits involved in the Saturday evening run into Helmsley. Not quite as large but none the less very impressive was Dave Evenson's 6 inch scale Burrell Road Locomotive which was usefully employed hauling a trailer carrying a 4 piece Jazz band, it being one of over 40 engines in the miniature category. Not new to Duncombe Park, but appearing for the first time with new owner Alex Steele of Fife was Fowler Conversion 17506 now known as Little Dawn, this was formally Mechanical Tar & Grouting Co roller Undaunted. In the fairground area was a special attraction in the form of Schofield's Gallopers powered by a Savage steam centre engine, one of the packing trucks from the ride was taken for a trip around the site by Foster SRL Success showing the kind of load it would have handled 36

in working days. A special guest this year was John Wakeham, who was to judge and present the Tom Varley Memorial Trophy for best steam restoration, the recipient was to be W Nicol of Aberdeen for Foden steam tractor 13156 Merlin. Following the engine parade on the second day the opportunity was taken to line up the six engines which had been present at the 1963 rally; these were Lightning II, Ajax, Black Bess, Cestra, Surprise and Aveling tractor 12115. These were joined by Fowler RL Providence which was booked to appear 50 years ago but didn't manage to get there. A little later in the afternoon five engines were used in a heavy haulage demonstration with Fowler crane engine 17106 doing most of the work pulling its Fowler sister engines number's 14893, 15462, 15649 and Foster 10 NHP showman's 14632 Success. In the secretary's tent was an impressive display of over 80 photographs of associated rallies over the years gone by. The full colour A4 size 50th Anniversary programme which was given out to all exhibitors contained a full history of the club as well as detailed introductions for each section and photographs. It also contained a tribute to 2 of our best known enginemen Roy Wakefield and Harry Lyon who have passed on since last year's rally. As is always the case at Duncombe Park there was both quality and quantity of entries in Vintage Commercials, Cars. Tractors, Stationary Engines and Motorbikes giving plenty to see for visitors of all tastes.

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reminder of the excellent season just gone. Competition-wise you couldn't want a more complete

memento. Some of the interviews could have perhaps done with one more take, and all in all a little less commentary might have helped. The wonderful pictures were telling their own story. (There were also a few examples of 'commentator insider's shorthand' that might have baffled the 'passing trade'.) And the beginner could have done with a little more on DVD Steam at the Furrow differences between the engine types and classes which Avalon - 90 mins - 17.00 from NTET Sales A £500 prize was quite something in the mid-Victorian were casually being thrown about by the cognoscenti. period, leave alone the status that went with it — (Incidentally what does a producer do when there are especially in what was invariably termed in agriculture engines and participants called Beeby?) At ninety as 'improvement'. Surely this is one the real values of minutes it's as long as many a feature film but, that said, that period — a belief that by the appliance of science it's usefully divided up into ploughing session/day chunks so it can be easily dipped into. the lot of everybody could be made better. As a package for a great event it has everything that Reading contemporary reports of the various trials one's struck by the range of folk — from dreaming the participant and enthusiast could want. Best of all no-hopers to hard headed practical men - who were it's proper preservation. Worth the money? If you're willing to chance their arm in front of a panel of judges, a steam plough fan definitely but any enthusiast might critical peers and luddites attempting to prove that want to give it a whirl too. Our forefathers would also some adaptation of steam would change the farming be pleased that each successive event, at least according to the judges, saw an improvement in work done. world for ever and the better. DVD Land of Promise Watching the DVD of this year's Steam Plough Club Great Challenge it struck me that here in 2013 were bfi Video - 720 minutes - 4 discs - price around £24 the worthy successors to these pioneers. Travelling I was given the slimline bfi reissue of Land of Promise, from all points, with equipment that they'd assembled, a collection of 40 films produced by the Grierson sometimes in very challenging circumstances, turning influenced British documentary film movement, for my up on unknown land in marginal weather conditions to birthday, and I thought I'd bring it to your attention. I can't promise you a feast of road steam — though there show what they could do. The Challenge is one of those events that seems is some — but there is a lot to interest and educate to attract the worst side of the clerk of the weather. anybody with industrial heritage leanings in these Postponed after the dire summer and autumn of 2012 glimpses from mid thirties until after the Hitler War. it was slated for early September 2013 and - inevitably Naturally there is a pretty preachy and often left-wing - got caught in the wet that invariably terminates a approach to the content particularly in the 1930s items scorcher. Contrarily, though, the intended site on — though given the economic situation justifiably — but Michael Davies' Avon Dassett farm was too dry when the pictures tell their own story, Aside from further confirmation that there is no the plots were being marked out and so the ten sets were on fields spread around the farm with great need for modern TV programmes with cap wearing re-enactors claiming some kind of tuthful insight into variation in soil conditions. The DVD kicks off with a brief history of Steam past realities (just show these films guys), taken togther Ploughing and of course John Fowler then introduces maybe the most striking insight was into an age when us to the teams and the plots in turn with details of the we didn't conspire to keep young adults cooped up in, engines, crews and ploughs before following the whole often pointless, classrooms and sixteen-year olds were weekend chronologically starting from arrival, through seen as capable of doing important and responsible lighting up, the trial furrows and the serious work. The work. Personal favourites are Industrial Britain (Robert camera goes everywhere from the now customary briefing meeting to the prize giving and aside from Flaherty, 1931), Shipyard (Paul Rotha, 1935) and plenty of footage (if you can still use that term with especially Farewell Topsails — a 1937 elegy on the end video) of ploughing there are interviews with a number of sail powered freighters by the great Humphrey Jennings. From the war The Countrywomen (John of well-known steam figures. Overall then there is much to enjoy in this record Page, 1942) and Summer on the Farm (Ralph Keene, of a great occasion — starting perhaps with the beautiful 1943) are highly recommended. Of the rest many are countryside. Watching the programme on a dull dank thought provoking like Transport (Peter Bradford, December day was a warming experience and a 1950) and the wonderful What a Life!

ARTHUR BRIDGE Road steam engine owners and enthusiasts of Cheshire and the North West of England were saddened to learn of the death, at the age of 86, of Arthur Bridge on Thursday 31 October at his home in Grappenhall, near Warrington. His passing after poor health in recent years has left a gaping hole in the preservation world of road steam. Arthur was not only very good company both on and off the rally field, but an accomplished steam engineer of some repute, always ready to help a fellow enthusiast engine owner when mechanical problems arose. The funeral, conducted by Rev Graham Houghton, was held at the end of November at This time, Arthur managed to renovate it to such a high Walton Lea Crematorium, Warrington. As the cortege standard that he put it to commercial use for a couple entered the grounds of the crematorium it was joined of years, before selling it. The next venture into something big came in June at its head by Arthur's beloved Burrell steam roller, manned by Brian Allison and Tony Seddon, who led the 1977 when he acquired Burrell 8 ton compound roller cortege right to the door of the crematorium for the 4004 Pride of Somerset, (seen above with Arthur on the Service of Thanksgiving, prior to cremation. The Service footplate) in unrestored condition, from Tom Varley of was well attended by friends and preservationists from all Lisburn who, in turn, had bought the roller at the over the area, showing the high regard in which Arthur famous Hirst Sale in October 1971. It took Arthur until June 1983 to fully restore the roller to rally condition. was held. Arthur was a local lad, living in or around With the use of his own low-loader, Arthur and family Warrington all his life. He left school at 14 and started were then able to take the roller to rallies all over the work as an apprentice at Heywoods Coachbuilders in country, including a trip to the WESES rally at St Agnes Warrington but moved on, after a few years, to work in 1985, the Somerset TE Club's events at Langport in the garage of Rigby's Dairy in Grappenhall, on the and the gathering of Burrell engines at Great Dorset outskirts of the town. After National Service, driving in 2000. In 1984, Arthur acquired his second steamer, the Diamond Ts and AEC Matadors in the Royal Artillery, he returned to Rigby's from where he retired in 1992 remains of Foden 5 ton wagon 2722 and set about the as Foreman Mechanic, looking after a fleet of over 100 daunting task of rebuilding it to as new condition, a task vehicles from milk floats to 6-wheel lorries.ln the late which failing health prevented him from achieving. Sincere condolences are sent to Arthur's wife 1960s Arthur bought a boat in very derelict condition in Deganwy, North Wales but it was so decrepit that Arthur Joyce, his son Richard and his wife Sue and their son ended up selling it for scrap! The next maritime adventure Danny. Arthur will be remembered for all the right came in the early 1970s with the purchase of a trawler, reasons for a very long time. The fire may be out but also somewhat run-down, moored at Girvan, Scotland. the spirit lives on. Alan Porter

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With a fair amount to catch up on from the tail end of last season no time for the usual preamble (quiet at the back there) except for the usual plea for information from areas under or un-represented. Of which — as you will see — there are many. Thanks this time to Alan Porter, Bob Moorman, Pete Parrish, David Warren, Kevin Lean, Colin Coomber, Linford Shobley, Dungricing', John Maund, David Llewellyn, all our Dorset auditors and the Steam Plough Club. Brainchild of Steve Syms, owner of 3816 Cornish Maid, the Trebudannon, near St. Columb, Harvest Home took place in September. The Burrell was paired with the family's own Foster thrashing machine. Dave Mortimer also brought along his saw bench. In steam were Chris Vincent's single cylinder 2298 The Monk, the Alford family's Marshall compound traction engine 84921 Reo and Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies traction engines 42013 Sister Wendy and 8 NHP compound traction engine 38088 Enterprise. Steam rollers were Chris Smith's Marshall S-type 88097 Toby, Lester Solomon's Robey tandem 42129 Bullet and Andy Williams with his 10-ton Aveling & Porter 10350 Phoenix. The line-up was completed by Dave Goodwin's Burrell Showman s 3159 The Gladiator. There was a change of name for the West of England Steam Engine Society's 58th show, re-branded as a Steam & Country Fair. This was the club's forth visit to the Stithians showground, its purpose built hard standing roads meaning that steam engine movement was able to take place throughout the weekend — happily as Saturday saw very wet weather. Amongst the engines attending were Tim & Jane Mayhew's 6 NHP SCC Burrell 3126 dating from 1909, 1900 Marshall SC 34022 Little Audrey owned by Tyrone James and family of Newquay and the Alford family's compound engine 84921 Reo. From outside the county came Bob Gunn's 6-ton Wallis & Steevens Advance 8030 Wilma and the Hynd family's pair of Aveling & Porters; 1901 10 Ton roller 4765 Prince Albert and convertible traction engine 4255 Queen Victoria. Two projects displayed in partly restored form were Scott Yeo's 8 Ton Aveling & Porter roller 11439 which appeared in partly complete condition with boiler and firebox in situ and - as a collection of parts - Sam Henwood's Burrell 5 NHP Road

Locomotive 3031. Having been sent for scrap at the end of its working life, only a few of its original parts now survive, these forming the basis of a major project. A trio of portables included a first timer in the form of John Boyling's 1925 3 NHP Floether 8785, which has been completely rebuilt during the past few years. Aside from those mentioned the line-up included Burrells 3159, 3257 Clinker and 3937 Janet and roller 4040 Forty Forty. Fowlers were 14798 Firefly, ploughing engine 15 163 and roller 22596 Evening Star. Marshalls included 34022 Little Audrey and rollers 81119 Joan, 88096 Hilda and 88097 Toby. These were joined by McLarens 1534 Cracker and 1181 King Harry; Steve Sanders' Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies 42013 Sister Wendy and Aveling & Porter steam rollers 4747 Bess and 9128 Major. Ruston, Proctor 48359 Pride of Barum. Wallis & Steevens steam rollers 8030 Wilma and 8095 Amy completed the listing. 2013 saw the Liskeard Steam and Vintage Club holding their 15th Boconnoc Rally at the splendid Estate near Taphouse in East Cornwall. The event tends to attract a number of out of county visitors, for 2013 the Hynd's Aveling & Porter engines already mentioned. Other Avelings included Tim Robson's 8-ton example 10374 Silver Cloud , out for the first time in a number of years having been the subject of some extensive works including a replacement firebox. 4660 Pride of the Road was looking rather unfamiliar having been shorn of its canopy and recently very nicely repainted. Wallis & Steevens Advance steam roller 8030 Wilma steamed around forty miles en route to Boconnoc while it has been a long time since Marshall S-type steam roller 88096 Hilda owned by the Thomas Family of Falmouth has ventured this far north. Its sister engine 88097 joined other newcomers Foster showman's 14446 The Leader, John Boyling's Floether portable, Burrell 2298 The Monk - in the wood sawing section - and the Dicker family's Burrell 3903 Excelsior. During the time that the rally has been held at the Boconnoc Estate the bottom end of the site has been returned to a lake and throughout the weekend was the West of England Steam Engine Society's Merryweather steam fire engine Tehidy House was busy pumping water from the lake and as a demonstration of its capabilities, spraying it high into the air in the vicinity of the lake. The St Mawgan rally which is set just outside the eponymous village and over the Lanherne valley from the Airfield is run by SMEGMA - St Mawgan Eccentric Gentleman's Mutual Association - set-up about 15 years ago to help needy local residents and raise money through, amongst other things, a rally. 2013's was their ninth. The catalogue listed ten full size engines, and five were non-listed. Commentary was by Dave Goodwin. Amongst the entries were Burrells 3159 and 3816, Fowler roller 18843 Princess Caroline, Aveling

rollers 9008, 10350 Phoenix and Burrell 2298 The Monk. One event receiving very favourable reviews recently is the Carnhell Green Vintage Rally near Camborne. This time six steam rollers joined a lone traction engine - the Keck Gonnerman owned by Jeremy Bawden and family of Marizion This is certainly something different having been built a century ago in Indiana, USA. The rollers were the Marshall S-type 88097 Toby and 81119 Joan, Burrell 4040 Forty Forty, Ruston Proctor 48359 Pride of Barum, Fowler tar spraying roller 22596 Evening Star and 10-ton Aveling & Porter 9128 Major. Lanlivery Vintage Rally and Country Fair in September had a mere four full sizers listed in the programme — Andrew Williams' Garrett 4CD 33353 and Aveling & Porter 10350 together with Chris Vincent's Garrett and Burrell. However on the day they were joined by Marshall 88360 - a roller to traction conversion, plus Robin and Charles Daniel's Fowler and McLaren ploughers. Colin Coomber recalls it was at Lanlivery he first saw Burrell SRL Ephraim - but it seems to have hibernated since those few appearances on the local rally scene. The two rollers at Lanlivery, and one at Sticker would have enhanced GDSF tally over the road by three Colin reckons. Cheshire Many thousands of spectators poured through the gates of the 49th Astle Park Steam Engine Rally. In addition to forty full size engines were some 20 miniatures. Dominating the full sizers were Aveling & Porter and John Fowler. From the latter firm Foremost was 12906, making its debut appearance and only its second ever appearance at a traction engine rally. Present owners Joe and Laura Walker of Derby have carried out a four year long programme of restoration to bring back Foremost to its original condition, which has been achieved. 15375 Supremacy appeared shorn of its full length canopy and showland fittings, looked much as it would have done in the 1920s when engaged on timber haulage for H Price of Quedgely. Today the engine is owned by Francis Hollinshead but is in the care of Richard Metcalfe who steamed the engine from his premises near Macclesfield. Other Fowlers were R3 Showman's Renown, a pair of class T3 tractors, 15288 and 16365 brought along by Rob Tyler, class R 9187 owned by Terry and Des Rostock and Michael Oliver's A9 15710. Rollers were the 10 ton compound DNII6078, of Lee Fiske, and the 8 ton T3 17071 steamed from Byley by owner Graham Morrison of Sandbach. Aveling & Porter provided Tony Seddon's 8401, who has been steaming the engine on the road to events in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. A second agricultural engine was Jack Hardman's 8597 making a welcome return to Astle Park after an

absence of some 30 years! Four different types of tractor included XAC 6021, new in 1906 to the Rickmansworth & Uxbridge Valley Water Co and from the same year 6093 which spent a couple of years in the 1940s as a showman's tractor in the ownership of J Sanders of Ashford. The ex Fred Dibnah KND 7838 was accompanied by the GND 9354 of 1921 of Alan Thwaites of Bartington. Rollers ranged from the 1912 built 10 ton single 7632 owned by Jack & Roger Dibnah to a trio of piston-valved machines; 10072 (John and David Staton), 10753 (David Lomas) and F type 11788 of Ray Pearson. New to Astle Park was the Tasker B2 tractor 1424 while a pair Clayton & Shuttleworth engines were 46059, new in July 1913 to E R Deamer of Bourne in Cambridgeshire and 48232 new in July 1919 to T W Brew on the Isle of Man and is now owned by Richard Metcalfe of Sutton. Foden 4258, a five ton tipper had steamed to the show, while from Stapeley had come 4 ton wagon 8304 and conversion 12782. The Barlow family exhibited their 6 NHP agricultural 2654 King George, while five ton tipper 6216 and 8 NHP showman's engine are both owned by Mike 2104 Prospector Wilkinson of Blackpool but were in the care of Alan Atkinson. A third showman's engine in attendance was the rare Garrett 6 NHP compound 27160 British Hero which could be found on an isolated piece of land near the tractors and completed the display of the Michael Oliver Heritage Collection. Also roading under its own steam was Sentinel S6 tipper 8821, driven on the day before the rally by owner Peter Walker some 84 miles from its base in Carnforth, North Lancashire and fired all the way by his 15 year old daughter Jeannie. At the Malpas Yesteryear Rally in September one fresh face was Marshall tractor 65650, new in 1914 to Thomas Savage of Aberystwyth and sold by him in 1925 to local contractor Tom Davies. The tractor was bought by present owner Neil Thompson of Aberystwyth in 1997. A second newcomer was Aveling & Porter agricultural engine 8401, new in 1914 to Thomas Weekes & Son of Lawhitton, Launceston, Cornwall and acquired by present owner Tony Seddon of Bronnington in 2012. Yet another fresh face to the engine line up was Savage centre engine 422, more often seen in owner Jack Schofield's set of Gallopers, but here on display after a complete overhaul and brand new boiler by Ken Milns of Ellerdine. At the end of September, Mike Priestner of Dunham Massey borrowed a field from his farmer brother David and staged an informal steam ploughing demonstration for friends and enthusiasts. Engines doing the work were Mike's Fowler BB1 15148 and (continued on page 44) 41

John Maund loves photographing engines on the road and you can see why. Choose the right location and you can end up with a timeless shot. Top is one such, a mouth-watering view of Garrett 28410 near Lechlade. Below we see Fowler D2 Road Loco 12899 of 1912 Western Star heading through Flookburgh village on her way home. Opposite top left Fowler Steam Wagon 19708 of 1931 Pendle Prince also heading for home, while next door some proof that it wasn't bone dry everywhere or all the time in 2013 Fowler AA Ploughing Engine 15563 of 1920 Wayfarer seen at the Cumbria Steam Gathering reflected in a puddle on the Sunday evening after the show had finished. Opposite bottom is Burrell Gold Medal Tractor 3808 of 1919 Laddie posed for the camera.

Mark Jones' Fowler K7 12 NHP 14257 Linkey. chassis was refurbished at the start of the project. Supporting the event were Roddy Swain's Marshall 7 Terry and Val Maynard have been working on NHP agricultural 41151 Wandering Star, veteran Burrell Scenic No. I 3865 of 1920. At the end of the Wallis & Steevens engine 2394 of 1898 owned by Nick rally season it was prepared for its 10 year boiler test Parker and Foden D type tractor 13266, owned by which it passed and is now back together. Mike Wilkinson of Blackpool but in the care of John Roger Luck, Melanie and Simon Fisher are still Johnson Junior of Banks, Southport. working on their Fowler traction engine 9691 of 1903, Among the 15 full size engines at this year's Little the current task is the motion work which is mostly Leigh Steam Party in early October were a couple of assembled with the valves receiving close attention. surprises. First surprise was the appearance of Wallis Also Roger's father is making the cab. The other Fowler & Steevens T Series agricultural T 169 of 1883, owned imported at the same time from Australia was R type by Bill Briggs of The Dhoor near Ramsey, though the traction engine 10242 of 1905 which is owned by Paul engine is now based in Cheshire. Second surprise came Stingmore. This engine was in far worse condition than in the form of Tasker B2 tractor 1424, steamed from 9691 and work is progressing slowly. The boiler outer its base in Plumley by owner John McDonald-Smith. shell has been completed and a new firebox has been Ten engines attended a Bonfire Party on Saturday made but not fitted yet. The cylinder block has been 10 November at steam engineer Richard Metcalfe's overhauled which included a major repair to the valve premises at Sutton, near Macclesfield. Two of the faces as one had a very deep groove in it. participants were out for the very first time, having not Paul Ramsley is working on his Fowler ploughing previously been seen on the Cheshire rally scene. New engine 1908 of 1873, machining the crank shaft bearing to the area was Burrell 3135, a 6 NHP SCC brackets at the moment which, due to their size, 'Devonshire' engine new in 1909 and obtained by Rob required the assembly of a special machine consisting Houghton and his father earlier in 2013. Rob had of two milling machines and a very long arbour. When steamed the engine some 10 miles from Buglawton, completed and fitted to the boiler the fire box can then from where had come McLaren agricultural 1642 be fitted. owned by Will Woodward and Aveling & Porter David Birch is still trying to sell his Fowler 8 NHP showman's tractor 6093 owned by Adrian and Julie B4 traction engine 10242 of 1905 which was imported Bailey. from Australia a few years ago. Another Birch family Second newcomer to the area was Aveling & Porter engine, Zettelmeyer roller 553 of 1930, made a visit to C type roller 11679, new in 1927 to Somerset The Great Dorset Steam Fair as part of the roller contractor W W Buncombe of Highbridge. The roller special being exhibited in the tent, the roller has not was acquired by the late Captain JJ Hollinshead in the been steamed for several years. 1970s and promptly went into storage. Present owner is Francis Hollinshead and he recently sent the roller Steam was well represented at the Truck show at to Metcalfe Engineering for refurbishment. After that Carmarthen during a very hot weekend. Richard was completed a successful steaming took place and Scourfield and family's Burrell crane engine 3166 and Nick Morris was at the controls of the roller for the Garrett tractor 32969. Nick Jones' Aveling roller duration of the party. 12442, Jeff James' Foster 12394 and Hywel Mason's Ransomes 42023 made up the rest of the parade. Jimmer Marsh has been working on some engines from South Cerney saw the unveiling of Richard's Kent recently: Giles Romanes' Wallis and Steevens immaculate Ransomes portable 22638. This along with tractor Goliath 2694 of 1903 has had a new set of 3166 and Marshall roller 7501 then travelled to Dorset. tubes and Pat Bailey has asked Jimmer to finish off the Richard's rebuild of Marshall compound traction engine late John Bailey's Fowler 8903 Lord Roberts, a B5 8 44977 is proceeding well with a successful hydraulic NHP road locomotive of 1900, which came from the and steam test. Paisley sale in 1980. This is very good news as the Pembroke town show had Garrett 32969 in engine will be a fitting tribute to John when finished. attendance whilst Pembrokeshire County show saw Richard Francis has sold his Marshall Uncle George Aveling 12442 and Foster 12394 as the steam interest. a 7 NHP traction engine 59435 of 1912 which has gone Camrose Working Day had Ransomes 42023 as its to Ireland. Apparently it has already been steamed a steam exhibit. couple of times by the new owners, though some boiler work will soon be required. The seventh Great Challenge, held at Michael Davies' Julian Hopper is making progress on the restoration Avon Dassett farm over the weekend of the 14-15 of Sentinel DG4 wagon 8009 of 1929 having recently September, was voted a 'tremendous success' according made a new flanged water tank for behind the cab. The to those who competed or turned up to watch. cab has also been renewed and the engine rebuilt. The The sixty acre field originally set aside for the event 44

was extremely hard and would have presented problems enginemanship went to Chris Beal driving K7 14257. GREAT CHALLENGE SETS for the ploughs. The decision was made to spread the work area across five fields surrounding Michael Davies' farm (All Fowler unless otherwise stated) Set I: 14 NHP SC 2267 of 1874 (Mike Hammond)114 NHP SC 2528 of 1875 The buildings. shallow bevel On Friday, the farmyard was a scene of considerable Chief (Guy & Hal Debes)I A/B 5/6 furrow 16 NHP BB I 2: Set Hammond). (Mike 13224 plough frame activity as most of the engines had been diverted there for 15183 of BBI NHP 16 Davies)1 (Michael 1918 of 15182 ploughs shallow unloading on the firm ground. The four zig-zag Deep-digger 14 A/B furrow 4 assigned to plots on the upper land (to avoid bringing up 1918 (Peter Wilson)1 of 15222 1 BB 3: Set Adkins). (David 15130 plough frame stones), and the direr ploughs on the remaining available plots, Sparkes)I 2 furrow Alan (Both 1918 of 15145 BBI 19191 coal and were towed into place, and the water bowlers Sub-Soiler plough. Set 4:22 NHP Z7 15670 of 1922 (David handling equipment provisioned the engines in preparation for the early start next day Ten sets eventually made it for the competition, six with their own ploughs, one engine arrived with plough, and the remaining engines were paired up and allocated the three spare ploughs. Although the ground remained firm, the rain made for slippery conditions and those who were able spudded up. With occasional assistance from a crawler or tractor the engines got into place. All the teams gave a magnificent demonstration of their capabilities, working well together and making adjustments as the ploughing progressed. All but one of the four acre plots were completed in the time allocated, one set finishing by the end of day one! Challenge Cup winners were Michael Davies & David Adkins with Z7s 15670 & 15673 using six furrow semi-digger plough 13689. The Fowler Gold Medal for the best working plough: went to Michael Davies while the Mike Beeby Cup for the best shallow plough work went to Guy Debes and the Beeby Brothers Memorial Cup for the best work with a digger plough to Joe Nourish. The Joe Challis Tankard for best

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Adkins)I 22 NHP Z7 15673 of 19221 6 furrow A/B Semi-digger bevel-frame plough 13689 (Both Michael Davies). Set 5: 12 NHP SC 1368 of 1870 Margaret (Andrew Melrose)! 16 NHP BB 14378 of 19161 4 furrow A/B Semi-digger plough 13561 (Both Jon Garman). Set 6: 8 NHP SC 4223 of 1884 Aethelflaed (Richard Vernon)I 8 NHP SC 2861 of 18761 Fowler 4 furrow shallow plough 1514 (Both Richard Pierce & Peter Stonier). Set 7: /6 NHP BB/ 15148 (Mike Priestner)l McLaren works converted 6 cylinder diesel BB 14379 Salty of 19171 Fowler A/B shallow 5 furrow bevel frame plough 12947 (Both Jeremy Walker) Set 8: 18 NHP AA7 15257 of 1918 Repulse (Robert Jameson)! 10 NHP K7 16646 of / 926 Jack of Hens (Dave Marriner)1 A/B Semi-digger bevel frame 4 furrow plough 12861 (Mike Beeby). Set 9: McLaren 16 NHP 1552 of 1919 Hero (Charlie & Robin Daniel)1 Beeby Bros 6 cylinder Mercedes conversion BBI 15199 of 1918 (Basil Gibbons)1 Fowler A/B semi-digger bevel frame plough 3 furrow plough 12215 (Mike Beeby). Set 10: 12 NHP K7 14257 of 1916 Linkey (Mark Jones)1 16 NHP BBI 15337 of 1919 (Howard Bolton)! A/B Shallow 6 furrow bevel frame plough 12939 (P. Davis, J. Bamford & M. Collins). Engines attending Salisbury Illuminated Carnival procession in October, were Foster 14638 The Little Gem, Fowler ploughing engines 15436 Princess Mary and 15279 Neville, Burrell SCC 3126, Wallis and Steevens 7102 The Reeder Express and Foden 6 ton 3-way tipper 12116 28 full size engines attended Masham Rally including a few for the first time; among these were two Fowlers; 7871 and Alex Steele's showman's conversion 17506 Little Dawn, Peacock Brothers Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies 8 NHP export model 24774 and Wallis & Steevens Advance roller 8065. A good proportion of these were to take part in the traditional evening run into the town. It was nice to see Sentinel S4 8970 of 1934 saved for preservation in 1972. Following acquisition by John Colwill in 1983 restoration from a very derelict state has been undertaken with a first steaming in 2010; the bodywork is now completed including a less usual canvass roofed cab, which looks very well. With the future of this well established rally somewhat uncertain a couple of years ago it is good to see it once again on a sure footing.

DORSET 2013 THIRLWALL & BROWN'S MASTER LIST Allchin ELLEN 1105 1131 NORTHAMPTON 1173 AQUARIUS 1311 LENA 1652 LITTLE MO 3251 ROYAL CHESTER Armstrong-Whitworth 10R2 10R50 HIGHWAY QUEEEN Aveling-Barford AE998 AH425 SARAH Aveling & Porter 2018 WYMESWOLD EILEEN 2291 2941 THE OLD GIRL 3586 LADY OF LOVESGROVE 3781 TINY TIM 4255 QUEEN VICTORIA 4765 PRINCE ALBERT 5156 LYDIA 5163 THISTLEDOWN No.I 23 5623 6091 DUCHESS 6093 JULIE 6530 BERNARD 6970 7632 BETSY 8097 MOBY DICK 8376 PRINCESS VICTORIA 8489 ALBERT WEBB 8707 8794 OPHELIA 8815 ATHENA 9008 GEORGE 9232 BUCHAN BELLE 9246 WILLIAM 9370 BERTHA 10017 NAIAD 10072 ACHILLES 10126 SALLY 10168 10348 WALTER 10486 GOLLY 10564 VERA MAY 10671 CHURCHILL 10753 EARL E RYZER 10762 EBENEZER 10780 10893 11024 11347 11363 BUSTER 11423 SMOKEY 11467 VIATECT 11486 MORNING STAR 11670 PERSEVERANCE 11675 11788 RUSTY NUTS 12023 MURPHY 12205 14044 RHODA 14060 SIR KAY 14070 BILLY BOY 14174 U/I Babcock & Wilcox 95/4009TOBY 95/40I3BRUTUS Breda 10351 Brown & May 8742 GENERAL BULLER Buffalo-Springfield U/I Burrell 1840 DUKE OF WINDSOR 2072 THE MASTERPIECE

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MC - Modern Conversion, DSL - Diesel, 2RR - Tandem, RRR - Tri-Tandem 1. Displayed in roller form. 2. Parts only. 3. Recent import - number unknown. 4. Replica using some original parts. 5. Carried WL6554 on front roll - borrowed headstock? 6. New build 1975. *Engines seen 28/08/2013 but not recorded by BT. NB A&P royalty plate 8339 may have been recorded by some affixed to a roller. This plate was sold in Cheffins at auction lost year - the engine no longer exists. Cross-reference with another inventory compiled jointly by Brian Kidy, Andy & Bill Wills, Brian Hillsdon and Barrie Woods confirms the 'Master List' with the addition of Marshall 58262, Burrell 3497 and Fowler 20223. As always then, and Barry does below, we give the health warning - E&OE!

Barry Thirlwall writes...This year's GDSF engine count was undertaken by Syd Brown and myself independently of each other on the Wednesday and Thursday of the event. We have reached consensus on a grand total of 288, including the diesel conversions, the three Savage ride engines and the engine present as parts only. As usual, we do not guarantee that our list is definitive for the whole show as engines have been known to come and go during the five days. Furthermore, given the vast site and the astonishing propensity of certain engines moving around the field to apparently disappear from public view for a few hours it is difficult to note them all! However, we believe that the list certainly represents the position on the first two days of the event. The total of 288 is a GDSF record and includes a total of no less than 34 different manufacturers. Given the influx of rollers this year it is perhaps not surprising that Aveling & Porter had the biggest representation with a total of 53 engines. Close on their heels came Burrell with 51 and Fowler with 49. Other manufacturers with engines in significant numbers were Wallis & Steevens 22, Garrett 13, Foden 12 and Marshall 10. The show enjoyed good weather this year, the only down side being the dust that was inevitably generated. Still one can't have everything! Any GDSF special event is always eagerly anticipated and the Roller Display was no exception. The organisers have to be congratulated for bringing together an incredible collection of 122 steam road rollers plus 2 diesel conversions as well as many other interesting internal combustion machines.

There were so many rare and unusual entrants to see with 25 different manufacturers being represented. Engines built in the USA, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands were also to be seen giving something of an international flavour. From the venerable Aveling & Porter 2018 to the Henschel roller built in 1953 this exhibition seemed to have the lot. I wonder if so many tandem rollers will ever be gathered together again? Reading through the programme notes I was also surprised by the number of former playground rollers that have, or are in the process of, being returned to steam. So far as people are concerned, it was good to see so many overseas visitors, some of whom had arrived with their engines, clearly enjoying the event. Turning to the rest of the show the regular engine attendees were about their various tasks as normal but there were some interesting newcomers. So far as the steam wagons were concerned Sentinel 8084, owned by the Saunders Steam Collection, looked superb in period Hovis livery. In the same category Robey 42522 also presented a pleasing appearance. This wagon was originally restored by Alan Rundle but is now in the ownership of the Robey Trust. A well known traction engine making a first appearance at the GDSF was Allchin 3251 Royal Chester which stood outside the Vintage Spirit marquee. This engine was one of six Allchins present. Finally, an interesting exhibit in the NTET tent was Savage 904, one of two traction engines with front steering built by Belmac in 1975 to the original Savage Bros. design. Its companion, 905, was demonstrated in steam at the GDSF at Stourpaine back in 1975.

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Pictures by Barry Thirlwall (Above) The oldest roller still in steam - Aveling & Porter R I0 5 NHP 2018 Wymeswold. New to contractors Mowlem in 1884 it went into preservation in 1964. The present owner Diccon Pridie had a new boiler barrel and firebox made twenty years ago and the GDSF was the first large rally attended since that time. (Below) Kelly-Sprindield 10 Ton 118171 of 1910owned by Raymond Fagg of Canterbury. (Opposite) Henninger single cylinder roller 28273 of 1910.

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LOOKING ON with Allan Lloyd One of my most surprising discoveries last year was the number of prominent people involved in traction engines who are not members of the NTET. When quizzed about their non-membership the same few excuses were repeated; "Never got round to it", "Can't be bothered"; "Can't afford it" (really?) and sadly "what does the NTET do for me?" It is this last that worries me most, and which I am sure must be a matter of concern to the Trust hierarchy. At risk of boring my loyal readers (that's you, by the way) by harping on about membership numbers, this is a topic I shall return to again. And if you are reading this as a non-member, you are very welcome, but why? oOo This column has no intention of becoming a regular obituary notice, but as one gets older it is all too easy to think back over the year just gone and remember good friends no longer with us. Two in particular sadden my recollection of 2013. Of Boz Oram there is little I could add that has not already been said elsewhere. He was one of those rare "once met, never forgotten" characters about whom everyone who knew him would have a tale or two, and everybody knew him. Gregarious and outgoing, he was impossible to miss or ignore, and enlivened the scene wherever he went. Dave Harding, on the other hand, was quite the opposite — private and withdrawn, pursuing his abiding life-long love of steam power with an earnest dedication and seriousness seldom found within the

hobby. I was fortunate to have known Dave for 25 years or more, and lucky to have shared a few adventures with him. Many are the stories I could tell, like the time I was driving his Foster — not fast enough, of course — through Cheltenham with him at the wheel when he started to go into one of his diabetic trances and insisted on steering up the coming back side of the A40 in the rush hour, or when he incurred my mother's wrath by allowing the Foster to run away backward down her steep drive and have a serious attempt at demolishing her centuries-old north wall. (He won the Live Dangerously Award for that little escapade.) However, I must mention my two fondest memories of Dave — his forthright views about anything he didn't like, with particular disdain reserved for a couple of pet hates; Greens rollers and Ruston tractors ("a four shaft, two-speed tractor!"), and a remark he once made about my somewhat eclectic collection of toys - "Decrepit and illegal!". I have dined out on that comment often, treasured it ever since, and shall always do so. Rest in peace, David. And you too, Bozzy. oOo Playing hunt the engine in search of 3836 at Bedford Rally — jocked off the Skid ("Nah, mate, I'll stick on the set, got to have the 240 for the music". Some of these showmen just don't get it, do they?) she was nowhere to be seen — I was delighted to come across 3833 Queen Mary on the tober. Here was a rare chance to see this ex-Anderton & Rowland 8 horse Burrell out and Owned about. from salvation in the early fifties until his death a decade or so ago by the late Viv Kirk, I first set eyes on this engine in 1998 when a group of us were invited to look round his premises west of Oxford. Arranged by Jeff Shackell, this was a rare privilege seldom granted to- one like me who Viv know didn't

with sheets still able to hold off the worst of the weather. Ever since that visit until Viv's death and the subsequent removal of his stuff I used to gaze out of the carriage window as the train approached Oxford station, for in the winter one could catch a glimpse of the sheds through the bare stark trees, and for a moment imagine that you'd seen a chimney or the outline of an engine canopy's skeleton, and was that lonely figure walking across the water meadows Viv himself making his daily way to his lakes? It seemed really well. Viv's "yard" wasn't a yard as such, but a number of rickety sheds dotted about amongst the fishing lakes he owned and ran to scratch what living he could from the anglers of the district. Pride of place was a corrugated iron shack scarcely larger than its contents, which was of course the big showman's. More remarkable still was the fact that the engine had received a major overhaul many years before in the cramped confines of this very shed, with sections of the walls being removed as the job progressed to allow access to each part of the grand old Burrell. But Queen Mary wasn't the be-all and end-all of Mr Kirk's collection, as my pictures show. What a treasure trove lay hidden from view in that treescreened haven so close to urban bustle and sprawl! Here an Aveling roller, there a Garrett tractor; several Dennis chassis from before the First War; and in pride of place, packing trucks of a distinctive road/rail type from one of the great Scenic Railways (Whites? Studts? My memory starts to fail me) said to be full of scenery still. This must have been one of the most significant repositories of valuable transport heritage ever assembled by one man of modest means. Not surprisingly, most of it was out in the open, though some of the more precious items were well covered

somehow right and fitting that the last hobbit should have been a native of Oxford, the adopted city where Tolkein wrote his nigh-unfathomable tales of a world not our own. And what, you may impatiently ask, had become of Starlight at Bedford rally? There she was, further up the fair, grafting away smoothly driving Mr Starmer's Chairs. Thanks, chaps, for putting on a good show, as always. And finally... If this issue is on time it isn't too late to wish you all the very best for 2014, and to urge each of you to enjoy our hobby to the full. A simple resolution; make the most of your engine while you can, and while you're about it, persuade one other enthusiast to join our Trust. Have a great year! 51

(Above) Seen at the, well worth visiting, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway in the spring is Burrell Devonshire Type' 3368 Coeur de Lion of 1912. (David Warren) (Below) An engine has been around for some time at rallies in Cornwall is Marshall 84921 Traction Engine Reo of 1929. (Cohn Coomber)