The Magazine of the National Traction Engine Trust Vol 58 No 4 Autumn 2015
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Preserving our heritage with steam on the FOEI www.ntet.co.uk
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The Magazine of the National Traction Engine Trust
President: Andrew Semple Vice-President: Charles Daniel Chairman: Anthony Coulls, 1 Vaughan Street, Shildon, County Durham DL4 1LD (01388) 772213 chairman@ntetco.uk
Membership of the National Traction Engine Trust is open to all of those who, whether they are engine owners or not, have a genuine interest in the preservation of self-propelled steam road vehicles, portable engines and associated equipment
Vice Chairman and Engine Owners' Section: Bob Slddall, Stud Farm House, Castle Hill, Carlton-on-Trent NG23 6QR (01636) 821991 engines@ntetco.uk
The annual subscription rate is £30 (£35 to those outside of the EU). The Trust's magazine Steaming is sent free to members during the early part of January, April, July and October. Other benefits of membership include very advantageous terms for boiler and other insurances, advice on technical matters and access to the excellent Driver Training courses.
Vice Chairman and Technical Services Unit: David Smith, Yew Tree Cottage, 98 The Ridgeway, Astwood Bank, Worcs B96 6NA (01527) 893427 tsu©ntetco.uk General and Company Secretary: Jeffrey Shackell, Thatched Cottage, Lew, Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ (07971) 985302 generaLsecretary@ntet cat* Membership Secretary: Lisa Crankshaw, PO Box 10348, Hinckley LE10 9FB (07935) 312695 membership@ntetco.uk Treasurer: Julie Smith FCA, Yew Tree Cottage, 98 The Ridgeway, Astwood Bank, Worcs B96 6NA (01527) 893427 treasurer@ntetco.uk
Full details of the Trust's activities, officers, news items and many other aspects of information can be found on our website at www.ntet.co.uk
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Public Relations and Communications: Matt Shipton, Roadmenders Cottage, 20 Gloucester Road, Stonehouse GL10 2HG (07807) 616320 publiutelaliuris@ntet.co.uk Commercial Section: Stuart Gray, 9 Walnut Way, lckleford, Hitchin SG5 3XT (01462) 431848 commercial@ntetco.uk Steam Apprentice Club: Elaine Massey, 21 Down Close, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 6NS (020) 8248 6570
The Steam Apprentice Club is the junior section of the NTET, formed to support youngsters up to the age of 21 in learning about and appreciating road steam. To find out more please contact the chairman (see left) or visit www.ntet.co.uk/sac 1
NTET General Council: Bob Garnett, Colin Hatch, Richard Hurley, Kevin Munn, Tony Seddon, Joe Black, Paul Davis, Tim Holt, Dan Brothwell, Bob Allison, Nick Bosworth, Kevin Mills, Guy Debes, Paul Cook, John Gilbert, John Wharton, Charles Cribbes, Mark Waite, Bill Evans, Reg Mattless I
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Driving a ploughing engine gives you plenty of
sympathetic appearance is seemingly on the rise.
time for reflection. Not during the pulling bit;
The interest in our hobby seems to be growing: I
obviously total concentration on the job in hand
have been genuinely staggered at the numbers of
is required then. But between pulls, as the crank
people who have joined up to various road steam
gently nods over and the injector sings, my thoughts
Facebook groups, though it has to be said the
often turn to various aspects of the hobby.
content does not always make pleasant reading.
A couple of weeks ago the BB) was getting
Like it or not, have a mishap in public these
her breath back after a long uphill pull with six
days and it won't be long before the whole world
furrows on the rope, and I considered that our
knows about it, thanks to instant access to social
hobby is currently in rude good health. More
media. However there's a school of thought that
engines than ever seem to be put to work doing
we can all learn from such incidents. So, if any
the job they were designed for; more seem to
members (anonymously if required) would like to
be roading, despite increased traffic volumes;
use these pages to share what they have learnt
the standard of restoration is now generally
from perhaps bitter experience, please get
very high and the enthusiasm for authentic and
in touch. steaming@ntetco.uk
Above: Your editor's favourite showman's engine - Foster 14501 Victorious provides power at Lincoln. (Nick Bosworth) Front cover: A welcome return to action for the unique Foden Agritractor of John Sawle. 12846 of 1930 is seen storming Cornwall's famous Engine Hill on the Alan Thomas Memorial Road Run, (Paul Cook) Editor: Kevin Mills, 2 Fydell Row. Morcott, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9DJ (01572 747594) steaming@ntet.co uk Steaming Around: Dan Brothwell, 214 Stapleford Road, Toton, Nottingham NG9 6GB steamingaround@ntet,co.uk Steaming magazine is published quarterly. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NTET. Published by the National Traction Engine Trust Ltd, 4 Church Green East, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8BT Printed by Holbrooks Printers Ltd, Portsmouth P03 5HX
North Yorkshire Road Run organised by Mick Gaines-Burrill at the end of the month. These to me represent the best parts of our hobby - the exhibition and education side for the public at rallies and the social close knit enjoyment of steam parties and local road runs and long may they continue, I'm just back from a whirlwind visit to the Great Dorset Steam Fair, a long way from County Durham, but well worth it in terms of old friends seen, new friends made and the chance to discuss Trust matters with members and non-members alike. I didn't see much of the show, that wasn't my reason for being there but I did appreciate the time folks took to chat and the feedback received - both positive and negative. To those of you I didn't
TRUST NEWS From the chairman Anthony Coulls So the fire has been lit and a bottle opened... no, not the start of another day's steaming, but the situation at home as I sit down to type these words. It seems a cliche to say it, but I cannot believe that it is mid-September already and we are anticipating the last few events of the year - the always social and sometimes cold and wet back end run. I won't ask where the summer went, we did have some fun times and the Marshall has
see, apologies - there is only one of mc, and maybe next year we will run meet the Chairman slots! Likewise, we did not run an open Forum this year, but took the opportunity for an informal get together where the Council Members and Officers were introduced to the members who came along and then all were given the chance to talk to each other on matters of mutual concern. It was good too to spend time with Michael Goakes of the Road Roller Association and Simon Fisher from the Steam Plough Club, the latter particularly with next year being the 50th anniversary of the SPC and our marquee
already begun to terrorise the roads of County
at Dorset will be shared with them - something I am very much looking forward to if some of the initial ideas come to fruition. I'd also like to
Durham. Currently she is on a low loader awaiting Hunton Steam Gathering tomorrow and then the
from those who set it up, to those who provided
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say a personal thank you to the Dorset team,
TRUST NEWS exhibits, the sales team, the tea army, the SAC
an event or two if you can - if I can master the till,
and the membership team. It would be wrong to
so can you! It's good fun and well worth it in terms
single out names, and I tried to thank as many in
of conversations about steam and our activities.
person as I could, but if I missed you - thanks and
At Masham, Karl Goult masterminded a changing
well done, the display was well received and we
selection of engines to park outside the unit as an
have already had requests to borrow the display
attraction - and although not all were members
banners explaining threshing and working steam
when they came to visit us, a number went away
for other events, which is excellent. Steam Fair FM
having joined or re-joined, which was a pleasure
turned out to be an excellent platform in a new
to see.
media for the Trust, and a number of us undertook
Other officers will report more fully on their
live or recorded interviews which brought out both
section activities throughout the Journal, but I must
our passion and our individualities.
make note on a couple of matters. David Smith
Summer is traditionally a slow period in the
reports on the DVLA day for historic vehicle clubs,
news world, but we have not been idle. Kathy
which unfortunately we were not able to attend.
Smith has been all over the country with the
However we will be keeping a very close eye on
Exhibition and Sales Unit, extracting cash from
any resulting issues and comments resulting from
rally visitors and members with great success - and
the day. Keeping abreast of current situations in
ice creams from me at both rallies I attended with
terms of the law and public highways is a key part
her. The unit is a great shop front for the Trust
of our activities and being at the table is vital for
and a very rewarding activity and I would urge
us to continue enjoying our past time. A number
anyone interested to try and maybe help Kathy at
of people at Dorset wanted us to comment on the recent unfortunate incident in Sussex where a
At Dorset we were very pleased to host the Scourfield family's pair of Marshall tractions in very differing condition - both on their first public appearances in preservation. Below, we see the extremely derelict 24121 of 1894, fresh from many years of exposure to the Pembrokeshire air. Meanwhile in the marquee, 6nhp compound 44977 of 1906 (left) gleams as she forms part of our agricultural theme - more elsewhere in the issue. (Barry Thirlwall)
steam roller suffered a rear end collision. It would be wrong to talk about individual occurences, but our Code of Practice does cover driving on the public road and we are watching discussions that folks are having about how to make ourselves more visible on the road.
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A fine view to enjoy while quenching the Dorset thirst with a cup of tea! The portable is the Scourfield family's superb Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies - a repatriation from Chile in 2007 and restored with a completely new boiler. It is belted to the Shuttleworth Collection's recently restored Clayton & Shuttleworth chaff cutter. (Stuart Gray) The addenda to the Aveling book that I mentioned last time is being edited into a usable form and I look forward to that being added to the published work fairly soon. I've also been very pleased that we were able to support a very positive initiative for steam on the road - Clinker's Challenge - Rob Wing, Jon Eastman and team roading Rob's Burrell from Cornwall to Dorset in aid of raising £10,000 for Cancer Research UK, a cause dear to many of our hearts. The generosity of everyone I saw at Dorset and the smile on Rob's
subject, please consider if you would like to be part of the team making things happen with the Trust. We have some exciting initiatives in the pipeline and are working on a programme of activities exclusively for members, including visits to museum stores, collections of engines and regional steam experience days as well as the things that we already do. Have a think and get in touch if you think you would like to join us. Finally, it has been great to be out with the Trust this summer not so far from home with attending Duncombe Park and Masham and seeing the Trust flag flying in the North. I'd like to welcome all new members who have joined at the unit over the summer and hope you will enjoy a long and happy membership with us. The N in our title truly does stand for National and this year our AGM heads further north, to Aberdeen. Yes, it
the things that divide us at times, we can all unite
is a long way, but the Trust aims to cover all of the UK and our friends in Scotland along with Anthony Thompson have laid on several days of hospitality and visits for those able to come up for a period prior to the meeting. Anthony is wishing to pass on
in the one thing that brings us together over all the love of steam on the road. I've said before that Officers have indicated their wish to stand down soon, and whilst I would not seek to become a banging drum on the
the organising of the AGM after this year, so he is going out in style - but we do need a successor, and you know my phone number! It promises to be an event to remember and if you can join us, I look forward to seeing you there. chairman ntet.co.uk
face as he told me of their pleasure in succeeding (though the fund is still open - look up "Clinker's Challenge" on the internet) showed all that is best in the steam movement and showed that despite
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TRUST NEWS Commercial Stuart Gray
public thank you.
I have to kick off my Commercial report, coming straight off the back of Great Dorset Steam Fair, which as most members will appreciate is our main flagship event where we present the face of the Trust to both members and non members alike. It was said on more than one occasion, after our joint exhibition and our 60th Anniversary at GDSF last year, how could we beat that? Well beat it I am not sure, but match it we certainly did. After the expense of funding our 60th last year
Nick Bosworth similarly works hard on our display presentation. Without his creative flare, our public would not have a clue! In going forward with the Trust's presence at the Show, our aim is to provide more education to visitors as to what and how steam powered our industry and agriculture for over 100 years. Of course we all make reference to an engine's history, but within the marquee, we feel it is important to support our educational objectives by telling a story. This year, we choose 'Farming
and the costs associated with the purchase of our new sales unit, the General Council were keen to
with Steam' the emphasis being specifically on threshing.
keep costs down this year.
When planning what we want to present in our marquee, I realise just how much support the Trust
Before even mentioning what we presented at GDSF, I have to thank wholeheartedly the team who volunteer to put on this event on the Trust's behalf. Having myself volunteered for a three hour stint helping to provide teas and coffees and clear tables to support our hospitality service, I can only say, I have not worked so hard in one go for along time. I have to be honest, I simply did not realise how hard this team work, so to Charlotte Keeley-Knott and her team, a big thank you for all you do. Our hospitality service is very much appreciated and I did observe that it also provides a good place for plenty of discussion amongst members and Trust officers. Our presence at GDSF could not be achieved without our whole team, but I have to mention two in particular who work tirelessly before the show.
has amongst its members, none other than those who provided us with exhibits. I have to mention Barry Peacock, who agreed only 12 weeks before the show to let us pick up his Marshall drum and then went about repainting the whole thing. The Shuttleworth Collection similarly provided a still wet out of the paint shop Chaff Cutter and living van, which proved very popular. The power source of engines was provided by the first time out appearance of Richard Scourfield's 6nhp compound Marshall and his Ransomes portable, both of course immaculate and as a late entry sitting outside our marquee, his recently purchased Marshall single, `Peggie' which was displayed in the open as it has stood for the past 70 odd years! The next time this engine will be seen
Mark Waite is our Duty Manager of the marquee and from some weeks before he is in contact with all our volunteers ensuring that all will get the correct passes, to working with Martin Oliver over the logistics surrounding the services we employ. He is on site from before the bank holiday, right through to two days after the show and never seems to stop. This is as best I can give him as a
NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE TRUST ENGINE OWNERS, DRIVERS AND CREW MEETING The next Engine Owners, Drivers and Crew Meeting will be held at the The Village Hall, Kilsby, near Rugby, Warwickshire. CV23 8)0( on Sunday 24th January 2016 Commencing at 11:00am with coffee served from 10:30. A buffet lunch will be provided. All engine owners, crew and other interested parties are invited to attend whether members of the Trust or not. An Agenda for the meeting will be published later on the NTET website. For more information, or if you have a particular topic for discussion, please contact Bob Siddall, 01636 821991 or engines@ntetco.uk • i ge I I %LW
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TRUST NEWS in public will be after its restoration. When will that be? Richard wouldn't commit himself, but he did reliably inform me that it will be out for GDSF
final job will be to support the Trust in hosting the Steam Plough Club's 50th Anniversary at GDSF next year, for which our plans are already well
50th anniversary event! Finally, again a first timer at Dorset was the Worbey family's Garrett wagon, typical of a Millers wagon and so closely associated with our
advanced. commercial(C7ntef.co.uk
Public Relations Matt Shipton
theme. Sales were buoyant and up this year with a whole team of Council members helping Kathy with the logistics of getting stock to and from the
It has been a busy few months on the Public Relations and communications side of the National Traction Engine Trust. With lots of differing initiatives simmering away in the background we
show. Since Kathy took over our Sales operation, we have been trying to find secure storage for her stock and ways of getting this to each event. This
have been focusing the largest percentage of our energies on three brand new projects, which will have impacted on many of you already. Firstly, the main focus has been directed toward the Trusts involvement at the great Dorset Steam Fair, and in particular our sponsorship of
we are working on and I am sure by next year we will have all the stock both close to her home and secure. The same goes for our new Sales / Exhibition unit. We are still looking for the support of a Unit Manager for this, but it is not that easy to find someone who can devote the time it takes to not only live close to the unit's secure storage, but also ensure that the unit is transported to each event the Trust would like to attend each year. As for myself, I have had to indicate to the members of the General Council that my time on both the Executive and GC will come to an end at the AGM in November 2016. Having served on the Club and Trust's various committees on and off since as far back as 1982, when I started as Publicity Officer and then Sales Officer, I feel it is time to retire and the Trust will be looking for members of the GC to fulfil the work that I do. My
Steam Fair FM. On the surface, I am pleased to say that it appears to have been a great success. The aim of the exercise was to raise awareness and the profile of the Trust, and to this end it all worked well with professionally produced adverts, sponsorship messages, competitions and of course in depth interviews with Trust Officials all being broadcast on a regular basis. I estimate the Trust and SAC was mentioned at least four times an hour for the duration of the event. Whilst it is accepted that this approach is not everyone's idea of what the Trust should be spending it's money on, as a skeptic myself I feel that it is something that we can build on in the future and that despite it not exactly increasing membership sign ups 10 fold, the
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exposure gained did offer value for money. I am sure that the General Council will go further into the pros and cons, and I'll keep you posted as to the results of any dicussions undertaken. Next up is the launch of the 'Pop Up Stand'. This is a simple gazebo type structure that is easily moved from event to event and put the Trust frontline with its current membership and of course potential future members. Whilst it may not be considered the be all and end all, personally I consider this a big step in the correct direction as it gets the NTET 'out there'.
MST NEWS One major criticism levelled at us is 'lack of communication', the pop up addresses this. It is not the aim to sell from it, it is solely there for the membership to see a presence and gives them an opportunity to come to us and have a say, face to face. It isn't perfect and work needs to be done to maximise the potential but it has been to a few places (mostly non steam events) and the reaction has for the most part been positive. Hopefully by the time next summer rolls around a couple more will be available, so if anyone is interested in taking one on — as ever please get in touch. Our final project for the past few months has been the 'members area' of the website. All the details on how to access it can be found on the main Trust website, so I will not go into great detail here, suffice to say it's an ongoing project with a wealth of exclusive material being
Young timers At August's Lincoln rally the rare opportunity presented itself to park two Aveling-Barford steam rollers together. The background of these 'badge engineered' machines has been covered in detail in the past; designed by Rustons with export in mind, they were the last 'mass produced' steam rollers to wear the Aveling name. On the left, AE998 of 1943 is a 10 ton type W, new to Banes & Co. of Potton who were later amalgamated into Eddison Plant. After a spell as a plaything in the grounds of the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital it was restored by Emma and Peter Jacobs, and is now a regular on the Midlands circuit. Alongside, Michael Goakes' 1950-built 8 tonner AH425; this machine worked alongside two other smaller examples in Cumberland before migrating south in preservation days. Note the welded wheel rims, in comparison to the bolted construction of the slightly older machine. (Peter Jacobs)
added almost daily. My thanks must go to David Collidge, for all his hard work in making this project happen. That just about concludes this editions report from the Public Relations side of things except for mentioning that the photographic competition is still open and details can be found elsewhere in this very issue. My thanks to anyone and everyone who has helped make any of the above possible. As ever if you have questions, concerns, ideas or just a comment to make, public.relations@ntet.co.uk is the easiest way of getting through.
Engine Owners Section
if "... a steam boiler exploded with a similar loss of life in the UK — at a rally or in a crowded street scene on a road run". Commenting that "Regulators would no doubt be pressing for the end of steam on the road from these dangerous Victorian antiques", and that could spell the end of fun as we know it. It cannot be emphasised enough the responsibility of ALL owners to ensure that this does not happen. If you suspect that your boiler inspector is not doing a thorough job, get someone else who will do it properly. Remember: • It is your family or friends that are standing
Bob Siddall Some of you may have read Colin Tyson's editorial in the October edition of Old Glory, where he compares the aftermath of the Shoreham air disaster with what could happen
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Welcome to the members section of the National Traction Engine Trust web site. Here you will find archive material and items of interest which only NTET members can access. It is our intention to keep adding to this site as and when new material becomes available.
such vehicles might contain asbestos. With input from myself and the other interested parties on the owner/ user side, Bob Owen of the FBHVC has drafted the application for the
Archive Pictures have been donated to the trust and scanned from slides!pholographs if you can help us whit adargs Was NuaUdalkal t ern. that add even more value too this useful resource
Engine Database
exemption certificate. The
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working and preservation owners pm together lay the Late John Cook former vice chair of the WEL The list can be sorted, searched and amendments and updates can
magazine, official magazine of the Must for many years, presented by volume and issue Vire will be adding to this archive time Lrrq bylazoe M Lheradmins medals&
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Health & Safety Executive have indicated that the draft meets with their approval
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and the final phase of the application is underway.
You asked for it... The exclusive members-only section of the Trust website is now online. Growing on a weekly basis, the site will eventually host a considerable photographic archive as well as the late John Cook's engine database and the entire back catalogue of Steaming. To gain access, you just need your membership number: www.ntet.co.uk/members
In order to be compliant with the exemption certificate it is envisaged that a small device will be affixed in a discrete location to vehicles
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It is your responsibility as an owner to have your boiler inspected by a Competent Person.
that are covered by the exemption, or physically attached to the V55. The device will be simple and will indicate that
There are many stories/rumours of near misses
the vehicle 'May Contain Asbestos'.
and poor examination practice. Make sure that you are not the one who jeopardises the future of
V765 Scheme — Revised processes
our hobby.
Following the Government's closure of all local
As the season draws to a close there is a reminder that the Engine Owners Meeting will take place on Sunday 24th January 2016 at Kilsby
offices the DVLA has had to consolidate a number of its processes including the V765 scheme. Whilst undertaking the consolidation a wide
(see advert elsewhere). All engine owners, drivers,
range of quite serious anomalies have been
crew and other interested parties are invited to
identified; the result of inconstantly applied rules
attend. Details of the meeting will be published on
at the different Local Offices throughout the
the webslte nearer the date. engines ntet.co.uk
country. Consequently the DVLA, in conjunction with the FBHVC, has embarked on a rationalisation
Technical Services Unit
programme in an endeavour to level the playing
David Smith
field.
Asbestos REACH (amendment) Regulations -
On 23rd September, at its offices in Swansea,
Exemption Certificates - Heritage Motor Vehicle
the DVLA held an event where it made
Sector
presentations aimed at clarifying the V765
Whilst it is not illegal to use components containing
process. It will have invited the attendees, who will
asbestos it is illegal to sell asbestos bearing
be mainly V765 officers of the Authorised Clubs,
components or items which include asbestos
to provide input to the revised scheme. Attendance
bearing components. In March 2015 I joined
is by invitation only and as you might imagine the
with other Invitees from the FBHVC in attending
event was vastly oversubscribed.
a meeting called by the HSE to discuss the nature and scope of a submission for an Exemption
Regrettably, due to an internal misunderstanding no-one from the Technical Services Unit will
Certificate under the REACH Regulations. Such
be attending the event on behalf of the NTET,
a certificate would allow the owners of Heritage
however, I have been promised full documentation
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From David Collidge's Collection
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Foden 3354 was supplied without a body on 31 November 1912 to Henry Jones, Haulage Contractors of Birkenhead and with whom it worked until November 1931. It was then sold to Scammell's, who were in their infancy at this time and dealing Foden wagons. The wagon looks relatively new but filthy, in the deep mid-winter no doubt looking at the state of the trees, with wheels caked in mud from water bound road surfaces.
and feedback about the event from the DVLA and I will report on this topic in the next issue of Steaming. I am advised that we can expect some far reaching changes. V765 Officer — Situation Vacant John Riley took on the role of V765 administrator when Derek Rayner felt that he could no longer undertake that role. After 3 years or so John has reluctantly decided to stand down, there are other pressures on his time which make it difficult for him to continue. I thank John for his diligence and dedication to what was potentially a poisoned chalice and ask that any member of the Trust who feels that they might be able to undertake this important role, with a widely variable workload, to please contact me.
Silver Scheme — 'recovery of low loaders and transporters to a place of safety within 25 miles' and £1 35 for the Gold Scheme - 'recover from anywhere to anywhere in the UK' for road-going steam vehicles this product represents excellent value for money. Items forming part of the 'road train' can be included in the scheme for an addition charge of £25 per item. Members who have recently joined the scheme tell of the great peace of mind they have when undertaking longer or more challenging journeys whether by road or using the low loader. Tell your friends about this Exclusive to Members deal, it is another very good reason for engine owners to become members of the NTET. Full details are on the NTET's website: http://www.ntet. co.uk/breakdown-recovery
Breakdown Recovery Scheme I am pleased to report that in recent weeks there has been a slight upsurge in membership
Boiler Inspectors — Reflections Despite an apparent uplift in the number of
application for this scheme but frankly we could do with more. At £275 for the Gold Scheme for Low Loaders and Transporters - 'recover from anywhere to anywhere in the UK', £135 for the
examinations being undertaken by some corporate inspection companies, the high levels of activity of the independent boiler inspectors continues and has become a fact of life.
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TRUST NEWS It is also a simple fact that almost anyone can call themselves a boiler inspector and pass their opinion on the safe working condition of traction engines and the like and this has been of concern to the NTET for a very long time. In order to ensure that examinations undertaken
hand, the NTET's Rally Authorisation Disc Checking Scheme working for event organisers on a number of occasions. Each time the safety Officer involved, or Safety representative, commented on what a simple but effective tool this has become. One person in particular told me that despite
by independent inspectors were consistent and covered all of those items required by PSSR 2000 members of the TSU, as the competent person corporate, created generic Written Schemes of
there being a significant number of engines in the programme only a relatively small percentage had to be physically checked because the 'disc system'
Examination covering the entire range of systems found on heritage steam powered equipment. These written schemes were presented to SAFed's Technical Committee Nol for its 'approval' and following much debate 'approval' was subsequently awarded. Following SAFed's approval of the WSE's, and at the time that the AIBI came into being, the NTET 'gifted' the Written Schemes of Examination to those independent inspectors who were part of the Disc Scheme, thus fulfilling its strategy of providing a consistent scope of examination. Since that time some inspectors have used the scheme whilst others have sought to create their own. Significantly, in recent times the AIBI committee decided to produce its own written schemes of examination in an endeavour to show separation between itself and the NTET but some AIBI members prefer and continue to use the NTET format. It is good to know that AIBI is working with SAFed to create its own operation manual in order to establish its 'Head Office' functionality but regrettably the NTET has little or no formal feedback and therefore I have no knowledge of where AIBI is in its endeavours to provide credibility and head-office functionality to its members. The General Council's opinion is that we should patiently wait to be advised of the outcome. The situation remains therefore that until we receive notice of the AIBIs' standards and procedures, if a person presents proof of PI insurance to Ian Cooper (NTET Insurance Officer) in support of an application to be part of the NTET's Insurance Disc Scheme they will be accepted. Not entirely satisfactory but this was the agreement struck with AIBI some while ago. Rally Authorisation — Access to NTET Insurance Disc Scheme During the course of the year I have seen, first 12 STEAMING
had identified them as 'disc out of date' or 'having no disc'. The common theme relating to the latter status in all of the conversations was 'why don't all engines use the disc scheme', it make life so much easier. It is true that there is no 'must do' about the disc scheme but even so I must confess that I keep asking the same question as our friend does. Succession Management TSU As yet I have not found someone who is prepared to take over the Technical, Insurance and Legislation - including negotiations - brief of my office. There have been a couple of people who I have courted but to no avail at this time. The role, which can on occasion become onerous, does require a great deal of time in sifting through emalls and government postings when determining whether or not a particular topic might affect our hobby. It also requires a detailed understanding of RTA, Construction and Use and MOT legislation and also PSSR 2000 and PED/PER legislation. A general understanding is required of the working of government departments and agencies such as Driver and Vehicles Licencing Agency (DVLA), Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the Department for Transport (DfT). I continue to enquire amongst those who I feel are appropriate, but members should feel free to promote potential candidates to me also. With the greatest of respect, I do not think this is a job for someone who is involved in bringing up a young family or for someone who is unable to attend occasional daytime and long distance meetings with government or agency officials. I have considered that I would carry on the IT roles of system support as a non-GC member until I could find someone to undertake this work. If you would like a chat about any aspect of the above, please do not hesistate to get in touch. tsu ntet.co.uk
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SATURDAY, 21ST NOVEMBER 2015 at The Skyway Hotel (formerly Thistle Aberdeen Airport), Argyll Road, Aberdeen AB21 OAF
Please refer to the formal notice in the 2015 Report and Accounts, which is distributed with this issue, for details of the Agenda. Below are details of the venue, and an outline of the visits arranged for the benefit of Trust members in the week leading up to, and the weekend of, our AGM.
The AGM For the first time the Trust AGM moves to Scotland, a country rich in road steam heritage and with a healthy number of resident Trust members, engine owners and crews. The location for our meeting is the Skyway Hotel, alongside Aberdeen Airport please note, that since the Trust's original booking, the hotel has changed hands and therefore name. It is formerly known as the Thistle Aberdeen Airport - it is a short distance from the main A96 road and easily found using the AB21 OAF postcode. There is plenty of parking on site. The nearest
Mike Dreelan is one of the engine owners kindly throwing his doors open to Trust members. Above we see his wellknown Burrell Scenic showman's 4030 Dolphin - and the truly superb 6" scale replica which also forms part of the Dreelan Collection. (James West)
railway station is Dyce, with regular trains from
at the AGM, only current members are eligible
all directions. A bus service will bring you within
to vote. Members should therefore ensure that
a six minute walk to the hotel or alternatively
they have with them their current membership
taxis can be booked at the station: ComCab
cards as evidence. The names of the nominees
Aberdeen, 01224 353535. For those wishing to stay at the hotel,
for positions of officers or Council members of the Trust, together with any Motions under Article
reservations can be made by calling 0871 376
16 of the Trust's Articles of Association, will also
9001. For those staying more than two nights,
be found in the Report & Accounts.
a reduced rate of £85 per night has been
At the conclusion of the formal meeting, about
arranged - just quote the NTET when booking.
5.O0pm, light refreshments will be served. A
Formal notice of the meeting, the Agenda,
selection of the Trust's trophies and shields
and the Annual Report are distributed with this
will be presented either then, or at other
magazine. In the event of voting being necessary appropriate times during the weekend.
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AGM 2015 An informal evening meal (7.30 for 8.00pm) - with soup starter, roast beef main course and hot pudding & custard for dessert - is available for £35 per head; please book via the Trust, details below. A vegetarian option will be available. The visits To celebrate our first official venture into Scotland and to take full advantage of the famed hospitality of Scottish engine folk, our traditional format of a Saturday morning visit to a local place of interest has been replaced with additional visits organiscd for the two days prcvious to the AGM, and the Sunday following. All the organised visits are strictly by coach only - a charge of £5 per person, per day. Anyone turning up in private vehicles will not be able to gain access. The coach will leave the Skyway Hotel on each morning at 9am sharp. Thursday 19th November Barracks Steam Collection - the engines and equipment of this long-standing steam family. Grampian Transport Museum - a tour of this fantastic collection of vehicles, including two road steam engines, and their storage/restoration facility. Castle Fraser - a tour of this historic castle and a presentation by the Bon Accord Steam Engine Club on their 45 years in preservation. Optional evening meal arranged at a Public House
Three Scottish residents that members will be able to see on their 'home turf' in November. Foden tractor 13156 of 1928 forms part of the Nicol collection; the Fowler is the Barrack family's A7 class 73738 Finella while nearest the currier° is Mlle Cheyne's Burrell &dip road locomotive 3455 - Semper Fidelis. (James West) Glen Garioch Distillery - One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Some excellent products which members will be able to sample...! Sunday 22nd November William Nicol Vintage Collection - these well known hauliers have a superb collection of traction engines, classic cars and lorries. Mike Dreelan Vintage Collection - a very rare opportunity to see Mike's extensive collection of traction engines and other historic vehicles. A light lunch and refreshments will be on offer at additional cost. Please note: there is a strict rule of no photography at this venue.
on the return journey, at participants' expense.
How to book For dinner bookings cheques payable to the
Friday 20th November
NTET must be with Jeffrey Shackell, General Secretary by 4th November 2015: general.
Alfie Cheyne Steam Collection - a chance to see Alfie's superb engines at their home base and some restoration in progress. ACE Winches - a global leader in design,
secretary@ntet.co.uk; 07971 985302. You will
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anthony@jswinglertransport.co.uk - again, by 4th
be supplied with a emailed ticket for printing out at home. For coach and visit bookings contact Jeffrey Shackell as above or Anthony Thompson November 2015. Please note - no 'on the day' bookings. See you in Aberdeen!
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ntetshop Many books, DVDs and other items of interest to traction engine enthusiasts are avaliable from the Trust Sales section. Members are urged to take advantage of this service (which also benefits Trust funds) for troublefree and economical shopping. Mail order, via the address at the bottom of the page, is now joined by our online store at www.ntet.co.ukishop
Traction Engine reading
Malcolm Ranieri Nostalgia Collection albums Burrells of Thetford Aveling & Porter of Rochester Fowlers of Leeds Garretts of Leiston
£5.99 £5.99 £5.99 £5.99
DVDs The Stanley Steamer
£13.50
Introduction to Boiler Maintenance & Inspection Steam In The Furrow Burrells of Thetford Fowlers of Leeds Aveling & Porter of Rochester
£8.00 £17.00 £9.95 £9.95 £15.95
Aliens of Oxford Jonathan Brown
£27.00
Brown & May Ltd Lew Bedder
£32.00
50 Glorious Years: The story of the County of Salop rallies
£19.50
Preserved Steam Powered Machines Hanavy
£9.99
60th anniversary Road Run programme
£2.50
Threshing Days William R Anderson
£9.99
60 Years of the NTET
£5.00
Traction Engine Museum Guide
£8.50
Steaming binder, 12 copies (Up to Vol.23) £7.00
Herherts of Dorchester Kny Townsend
£R.50
Steaming binder, 12 copies (From Vol.24) £7.25
The Steam Age
£9.99
NTET Members Badge
£2.60
Traction Engine Register
£8.95
NTET 2000 showman's badge
£2.95
Threshing Machines Trevor Gregory
£27.95
NTET traction engine lapel badge
£2.95
NTET Foden wagon badge
£2.95
NTET steam roller badge
£2.95
NTET road loco badge
£2.95
Trust Items
Steam at Southbrook (NZ)
£23.00
The Story of the Invicta Works history of Aveling & Porter Michael Lane
£30.00
A Life With Steam Joe Challis
£27.00
Driving and Operating Traction Engines Mike Dyson
£25.00
Portable Engines Trevor Gregory
£24.95
Thomas Green & Son John Pease
£18.00
Memories of Steam Rallying Jack Hampshire £7.95 Traction Engine Museum Guide Barrie C. Woods £8.75 Road Locomotive Society Archive series The Traction Engine Archive Vol. 1 The Traction Engine Archive Vol. 2 The Traction Engine Archive Vol. 3
£17.00 £26.00 £22.00
Photographic albums £20.00 The Steam Scene Vol. 6 R. J. Blenkinsop Traction Engines At Work in Cambridgeshire £19.95 and the Isle of Ely Mike Dyson The Great Dorset Steam Fair 1989 on Paul Stratford
£14.99
Sentinel Works Photos Vol. 2
£20.00
To claim UK post free purchase, just do the following: • Write your name, address and order • Enclose your current NTET membership card • Make cheques payable to National Traction Engine Trust • Send your order to:
NTET Sales, Mrs K M Smith The Cottage Main Road New Bolingbroke Boston, Lincs PE22 7JU Card purchases (£10 minimum) can be taken over the telephone - tel. 01205 480836 after 7pm. Non-members or overseas members add 10% for postage.
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Our magazine 25 years ago...
Air men = 19911
The long list of new members in the Autumn 1990 Steaming includes myself, so for the first time I am reviewing a magazine that I have previously read, though I have to admit that little of the content rang any bells. With a number of incidents this year with vehicles running into engines/trailers on the road it is worth remembering that this is sadly nothing new. The Steaming Around notes for Hertfordshire include mention of a lorry crashing into a pick up behind a Garrett tractor, that was in itself being towed by Peter Coulson's McLaren tractor Bluebell. Moontink. 4,1 N.,
The pick up was destroyed, the Garrett suffered
FrIlse
4101,
only minor damage but the McLaren was spun 90 degrees and pushed into a ditch sustaining
steam is no longer in general use on the railway
damage to chimney, smokebox, perch bracket,
network. Surprisingly the Sandstone Trust, which
front axle, belly tanks, tender and canopy. The
has featured quite regularly in the preservation
crew were fortunate not to have been more
press in recent years, gets no mention. The article
seriously injured.
however included a photograph of Fowler crane
The Steaming Around notes for Norfolk
No. 9403 at the Big Hole Museum at Kimberly. It
reported another mishap, though fortunately no
was described as being in need of preservation
significant damage occurred. At Weeting rally
which has happened as it is now up and running at
McLaren road loco Gigantic engaged in a tug
Sandstone.
of war with a tank. During this the front of the engine lifted and the front axle fell off the perch
The one article I had some memory of was the (Foden) Speed Six update by Richard Parkinson,
bracket but fortunately the wheels rolled under
perhaps as it was one of a series over a number
the belly tanks and wedged there until a recovery
of years. Richard had purchased the wagon
exercise took place. This is not the only instance of
at the May 1988 Kings sale and by July 1988
front axles or springs becoming dislodged in the
had got it to the stage of a rolling chassis and
preservation era — are yours properly secured?
work was underway with making/having made/
Bob Oram reported on a number of steam
repairing components for the engine. Once the
or relevant cultural locations he had come across
engine was finished the intention was to start on
in South Africa over a number of visits. If you
the boiler work. The wagon is now in the ownership
are considering using this article for guidance
of Mike Dreelan so members attending the visit
for your own tour please beware as an internet
to his premises as part of the forthcoming AGM
search shows that much of the information is out
programme will presumably get to see the
of date with sites closed, not to mention that
current state of progress. Stuart Gaines
R. J. Blenkinsop's
THE STEAM SCENE VOLUME SIX Complete the set - over 100 previously unseen, high quality prints from the 1970s Published by the National Traction Engine Trust during late 2015 Now available to pre-order from NTET Sales: See full advert on page 38
www.ntet.co.uk
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isk Photography by David Collidge The Trust was pleased to provide a financial contribution to the East Anglian Traction Engine Society to assist with their Diamond Jubilee Road Run. Adam Brown provides a summary of a wonderful weekend. The East Anglian Traction Engine Society's 60th Anniversary Road Run took place on the weekend of the lst & 2nd August. 20 full size engines took part over both days, along with a host of vintage vehicles and even a couple of miniatures. The first entrant to leave Webb's Yard at Acton was Mark Vine on his Aveling & Porter roller which was converted to diesel, with the addition of an McLaren engine, during its clays with Bomfoicl & Evershed. Following behind were several rollers of various makes, including the three engines being operated by Alan & Stuart Hines together with their 18 STEAMING
FATES ROAD RUN respective crews. These engines were Robey showman's tractor Bathsheba, Aveling roller Percy and Aveling Old Peculiar. New to the area is Jenny Baxter's Fowler T3 roller Firefly, and ahead of her on the road was Matt Garwood with his Aveling roller 2941. Completing the roller line up were Will Childs on his Aveling-Barford, Dan Chidgey with his ex-Essex CC Aveling George and Stuart Hart's Aveling roller entered by Tom Nunn. A couple of traction engines also set off, John Garwood on the Philp family's Clayton & Shuttleworth and Sam & Jemma Wheeler
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Clockwise from left Fowler T3 roller 15490 leads a line of engines with owner Jenny Baxter at the controls; Looking resplendent as always is Kevin Swann's Garrett showman's tractor 33358 Lord George; Cutting a rather different dash is Mark Vine's wonderful diesel-converted 1887 Aveling roller 2297; The Wheelers experienced tyre trouble but soon found a safe spot to park for the afternoon with Ruston 113043; Daniel Chidgley's lovely Aveling roller 8837 on one of its last outings before boiler repairs; and finally `Smudge' Smith's Garrett tractor 33829 rests while the crew enjoy some lunch.
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EATES ROAD RUN
A fine example of the classic English traction engine. Clayton & Shuttleworth 32900 of 1899 with John Garwood at the regulator.
on the Wheeler family's Ruston Oliver. Sadly Oliver developed a problem with its tyres a mile
or so into the run and diverted to Long Melford, spending a day outside the 'Cock & Bell'. Sam reports that he and Jemma had an enjoyable day talking to members of the public awaiting the arrival of the rest of the run at around 3pm. The route wound through the centre of Sudbury and out through Bulmer to Gestingthorpe where some of the engines took the opportunity to visit Ashley Cooper's Museum of local history. Here Charles Baker joined the run with his Garrett tractor Agathis and a trailer load of friends and family. This bought the total of Garrett tractors on the run to three, the other two being John Smith with Empress and Kevin Swann with his showman's tractor Lord George, which was in the charge of Bruce Smith. In addition to the Garretts another steam tractor was on the run though this time a Wallis & Steevens, owned by Paul Whipps. Also seen at the Museum stop was the furthest travelled entrant, Alan Eatwell and his delightful Foden steam wagon which spent its working days in Norfolk. The run the pressed on through Gestinthorpe to the edge of the village for the lunch stop at 'The
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Pheasant'. EATES have always
been made most welcome at this pub and have run several successful events there in the past. Waiting for those who had stopped at the museum in the paddock opposite were both miniature entries, Terry Baxter and his 4" McLaren showmans together with Bruce Rice and his 4" Dodman. Bruce had first entered the run when we'd totted the mileage count up at 14 miles, in the end it worked out nearer 20! Both miniatures finished the route without any trouble which is a credit to both the drivers (and their understanding wives). Also in the Paddock were both the Webb family's steam entries, Burrell Gold Medal showman's tractor Peter Pan, and Foden tractor
Mighty Atom. Several vintage vehicles were also
present in the paddock including two Model T Fords, a Morris Eight Van and a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith. Parked directly outside the pub were the final pair of steam entries, Keith Honour's Burrell showman's Margaret and Andrew Walings Foster tractor Lord of the Isles. Both engines were hauling trailers filled with people. The run left the pub just after 2pm heading for Sudbury via the descent at Ballingdon Hill, passing back through the town and onto Long Melford where a pleasant couple of hours were passed
' with the engines in the street and large crowds of onlookers and club members. The short hop from Melford to Acton was undertaken and at around 7.30 Mark Vine trundled in on his Aveling, 11 hours after setting out - an excellent achievement. Sunday as promised was a much more leisurely day. Several engines decided to return home or move onto their next event. This meant that in the end only seven engines ventured out towards our days visit Hawker Restoration. There were however a good deal more
We finish with two very different rollers. Will Childs trundles across the bridge above with the little 6 ton Aveling-Barford AC62I , while below the 8 ton piston valve C type Aveling & Porter of Stuart Hines makes good progress. The exBedfordshire County Council machine is 1071 8 of 1923.
vintage vehicles joining us from various local stables, giving the day a more 'vintage' rather the
fire engine for assisting us with watering the engines
exclusively 'steam' feel. Mark Vine changed from
on both days. Finally thanks should also go to the
the Aveling to an MG, which made for a much faster
National Traction Engine Trust and our sponsors for
ride!
their donations towards the staging of the run. There
Sadly we had to leave Hawker and return to the yard, stopping for an hour at The Swan in Little
was a charitable element to our activities over the course of the run and approximately £300
Waldingfield for lunch before completing the road
was raised for the local 'Do it For Daisy'
run.
appeal.
The Society would like to thank Simon Webb, and family for their hospitality and assistance in organising the run. Also to the landlords of 'The Pheasant' at Gestingthorpe, 'The Cock & Bell at Long Melford, and 'The Swan' in Little Waldingfield. Great appreciation is also extended to our hosts, Ashley Cooper at Gestingthorpe Museum, and Tony Ditheridge at Hawker Restortation as well as the Clare Fire Fighters in their vintage
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NTET HISTORY
'THE RUN'
Photography courtesy of Trevor Smallbone Dear Members and Fellow Enthusiasts, It gives me very great pleasure in writing this forward in our Souvenir Programme and hoping that
Napper's farm at Appleford. Many members of the old National Traction Engine and Tractor Association showed great interest and in 1954 at a meeting of six interested owners, it was decided to form the National Traction Engine
you will all enjoy our Steam Weekend, celebrating the coming of age of The National Traction Engine Club. As far back as 1894, an Association was formed for the help, guidance and protection of the Traction
Club. The Club went from strength to strength and now with its 48 Affiliated Clubs, it is the leading body in the Traction Engine preservation movement. The engines taking part this weekend come from all over the country and represent many of the
Engine; this was eventually named the National Traction Engine and Tractor Association, most of the users of Traction Engines were members.
affiliated clubs. If you are interested in joining
By the late 1940s Traction Engines were fast disappearing, but with some people retaining a great interest so much so that in 1950, Arthur Napper of Appleford, Berks staged a race with two Engines and from then on great interest was shown by people from all walks of life. Engines were purchased and repaired and in 1952 the first Rally of Traction Engines was staged at Arthur
N. T. E. C.
Road Run—Steam Party July 12th and 13th 1975
MEMBER 22 STEAMING
THE MIN either the National Club or a local body you will be most welcome and it is not necessary to own an engine to become a member. Finally, everybody have an enjoyable weekend but please remember that these Old Ladies are not quite as nimble as their more modern counterparts and require more room to manoeuvre. Safety First must always be in our minds. So went the introduction from then-President, Jack Wharton, to the NTEC Road Run and Steam Party on July 12th and 13th, 1975. In order to celebrate not only the 21st anniversary of the NTEC but also 25 years of 'traction engine events', a road run was set from Nettlebed to Appleford on the Saturday with a special buffet in the evening, and a laid-back party on
Looking somewhat different to today is Burrell Gold Medal 3497. Built in 1913 as a tractor for T.A. Everton of Droitwich, she later entered showland with Beach's and regaled in the names Conqueror and May Queen. The Beach family worked her until 1950, retaining her for a couple of years before selling into preservation with Arthur Napper. At the time of our 1975 run she was owned by Ted Gale, being driven on the day by Mr Rawlins and Mike Deering. Now owned in Hampshire the engine has recently been on holidays in New Zealand! Below we see the Yorkshire wagon 652 of 1914. New to the Co/ne Carrying Co, it stood derelict for 25 years before being purchased in 1958 by John Butler of Tonbridge. Restoration took until 1970 - on the run it was driven by Mr G. H. Canfield and Mr T. Spooner.
the Sunday.
THE CHART CARRYING BRASTED KENT
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THE RUN
The Club's special 'Steam Party One of the engines on the field at Appleford for the duration of the committee' aimed to gather as many weekend was the Fowler BB 1 15206 of J & R. Hodgson. The 1918 built engine is still with James Hodgson today. attendees of the Appleford events in the 1 950s and 60s as possible, along with 'other interesting engines'. years now. 55 entered for the run itself, with a further 10 on Back in the seventies 'Russian Fowlers' seemed display both days at Appleford. In the event there were only two no-shows. The engines came from as far afield as Cornwall, Shropshire, Lincolnshire and Kent - interestingly, sixteen of them were entered by local clubs.
to be a more common sight around the rallyfields. 14958 Marina was then owned by Vic Greenaway of Whitchurch Hill, a gent who had worked with engines and then drove them for a hobby. Marina is currently undergoing long-term rebuilding in
THE ENGINES Engines began their 16-mile journey by leaving at two minute intervals from 8am. A number of them
the Midlands. Another Fowler traction engine which hasn't been seen in public for a long time was entry no. 42. Farmers Friend, a 6nhp A4 class single cylinder traction engine, had been entered
will be unfamiliar to today's rallygoers: Sentinel 9163, an S4 of 1935, was entered by Ben Vaughan of Knowl Hill who also piloted it on the run, with Stan Berrisford as fireman. This waggon has been quietly slumbering for
on behalf of the South Devon Steam Preservation Society - and driven up from near Exeter by owner George Moore and crew, with a showman's living van in tow. Apparantly the old Fowler didn't miss a beat for the entire round trip.
some years as has Foden D type tractor 12852
A good variety of rollers took part in the run, two of which have been off the scene for a while but are both coming back to life, coincidentally both with new owners in Kent. James HerveyBathurst entered his mighty AF class Aveling & Porter roller 14077; a compound example of the makers' final slide valve design and weighing in at 14 tons. At the other end of the scale was the
Earlybird, owned and driven on the run by the late
John Keeley. Staying on the wagon theme we have Dennis Brandt with Foden 13488, known to many as the `Tregunter wagon'. Fred Tilbury was Dennis' crew for the weekend; the wagon now resides with Jim Searle in Horsham but has not been out for some 24 STEAMING
THE RUN Fowler T3 8 tonner 18637, owned and driven by the consortium of Harrison, Millbank, Neale and Tomlin from the Reading area. Among the rest of the entry were many 'celebrity' engines and indeed enginemen. Bill McAlpine had at the time a very large and impressive collection of road engines based at his premises near Henley-on-Thames. He entered two engines; Foden tractor 13832 The Dorset Wanderer (driven by Charlie Pollard and Derek Cross) and Burrell Gold Medal tractor 3846, an unusual two-speeder driven on the day by Ken Woodham and Mick Plesher. Boadicea - 'producing an exhaust note only a Mac can' - was at the time owned by NTEC chairman Anthony Heal, who's usual crew of Wally Dell and Ron Hedges were in charge. Jim Sarney and Colin Slade took part with Jim's big Burrell 3057 Lord Roberts while another big McLaren came in the shape of 1552 Hero, the well-known ploughing engine of the Daniel Brothers. Incidentally Hero was representing no less than three organisations; the Cornish Traction Preservation Club, West of England Steam Engine Society and the Steam Plough Club.
for the party. Probably the most Interesting at the time was the unique Fowler/Wilder single cylinder, piston valve ploughing engine; built in 1869 and rebuilt by Wilders in the 1 920s. She was then owned by 'a Consortium of local enthusiasts' and was presented out of steam and awaiting restoration. Another 'cold' exhibit was the truly enormous 30nhp Marshall portable 53360 of the Hodgson family; a monster of an engine that must have dwarfed over the Merryweather fire pump 9605, entered by Mr New of Pewsey. Keeping the Wilder company was another ancient ploughing engine, 1368 Margaret then owned by Bill Tame and Eric Fillmore. Jack Wharton had Supreme there; Arthur Napper presented his Fowler traction engine 15710 Tommy (Old Timer was, of course, on the run) and Viv Kirk from Oxford brought along his Garrett tractor 33370. Completing the display was the Hodgson's fine BB1 plougher 15206, John Plaister's Marshall traction engine 71837 and Ted Gale with the unique Foden estate tractor 13484.
THE PEOPLE
Anonymous correspondant 'Bristol' reported the THE PARTYGOERS following in our August 1975 magazine: In addition to the 53 engines which took part One of the great things about the run was the in the run, ten others were at Appleford purely meeting up of friends, the making and renewal of friendships and the chance for newer members fo meet the Dennis Brandt's fine Foden C type wagon 13488, once a common sight on southern rallyfields. officers of the club and many of the pioneers of preservation. Arthur Napper
was with his Marshall
Old Timer, a partnership that has been attending events for over
a quarter of a century. Our president Jack Wharton and his mate John Hirons were back on King George VI for their
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THE RUN second event following George's 10-year rest. Giles Romanes brought up the rear with his little Wallis Goliath! It was in 1951 that Giles and Arthur met for a race in the same field from which the run started. H. P. Wynn came from Newport with their Fowler. He was a Fowler apprentice and helped to build the engine at Leeds. He drove it for a good many years in commercial use, helping to restore
Two Fowlers - above is 14958 Marina, one of the famous 'Russian Fowlers' ordered by Vickers in 1978 but never, for whatever reason, sent. After a life threshing in Staffordshire and Cheshire she spent some time in preservation in that area before moving south to Vic Greenaway - Robin Greenaway's Foden 12018 can be seen in the background. Below is George Moore's Farmers Friend. 9698 was built in 1903 and worked commercially in the Wiltshire area before entering preservation; for some time she was with Robin Brazil in the Chilterns, becoming immortalised as the subject of one of Geoff Wheeler's cutaway drawings for The Eagle comic. George had bought the Fowler a few years before the run, fitting a new firebox in his own shed which was quite an accomplishment for the time. The road train is seen below; all the way from Exeter to Berkshire and back, with no problems.
it for their centenary in 1963 and driving it to Appleford on the run. Our editor Ran Hawthorne was on his Fowler roller Busy Bee, their first event since 1964. Having suggested the run, Ran was very pleased to see it come to such a successful conclusion. Dick Blenkinsop on the youngest engine (1938 AvelingBarford) came in driving single handed - literally, he had a big umbrella in one hand and the wheel in the other! Mr Scott was so fast in his 1910 Stanley Steam Car that he was allowed to set off in the middle and pass all and sundry. Mike Beeby and John Blagg had the honour of driving the oldest engine - 100-yearold Fowler ploughing engine 2693. They passed within 100 yards of the foundary at Crowmarsh where the engine's distinctive 'Allen' chimney was made. The Daniel Brothers must have had
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THE Nil the longest haul to Nettlebed but the smile on their faces showed it was all worth while. Jack and Jim Vaughan came to represent Welland Valley. How nice they remembered their corn dolly on the srnokebox. Len Crane is well known as a motorcyclist but he brought 25 tons of crane engine by road from Wolverhampton as if he had done it a hundred times before. Probably the oldest crewman on the run was Alf Eggleton of Andover who, at the age of 74, steered Jack Field's Wallis from Nettlebed to Appleford.
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Ran Hawthorne's Fowler roller 14674 Busy Bee had been under restoration for some time prior to the run, last being rallied in 1964. Very much a local engine, she was new to Henley-on-Thames Rural District Council in 1922.
NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE TRUST APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL SECRETARY Jeffrey Shadcell has given notice that he wishes to stand down as general secretary and therefore the Trust Is looking for a suitable applicant to replace him. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to serve in this responsible position which carries a financial amount for the cost of running an office. A knowledge of general administration procedures is essential and the applicant must be computer literate. The duties include the arranging of meetings, the taking and production of minutes thereof and handling general correspondence. A job specification giving full details of this important post is available to intending applicants (who do not necessarily have to be members of the Trust). Please reply in the first instance to: Anthony Coulls 1 Vaughan Street Shildon County Durham DL4 1 LD The closing date for applications is 31st January 2016
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Fraser McMaster reports on an increasingly popular traditional steam event in West Sussex The fifth Wiston Rally. Or was it? The programme
Gerald Whittaker's superb restoration of 1890 Wallis & Steevens convertible 2149 basks in the sunshine at Wiston. Supplied new to Carter Brothers of Billingshurst, the engine is mentioned in Jack Hampshire's classic book Apprenticeship In Steam.
(Fraser McMaster)
seemed in a lather of indecision, cover saying one thing, inside another - but counting aside,
privateers the Harris family of Ashington (and
the Sussex Steam Engine Club put on a good
very attractive it was too) were Burrell showman's
show both for the engine owning members and
engines 2894 of 1907 Pride of Worcester and
the public. 3000 turned up on day one when the
3847 of 1920 Princess Marina. Just west of the
weather was stunning. A poor forecast followed
amusements were Dave Freemantle with Fowler
by poor weather on the Sunday still did not deter
13140 Volunteer and Ian and Lucy McConachie
another thousand from making the trip.
with Allchin 1105 Ellen both to saw benches. I think
Engine count was in the mid thirties, with some missing entries balanced by non-listeds, including a
I glimpsed Buller hiding away here as well... Many engines had local connections including
very nice Foden traction engine - 3261, imported
1890 Wallis & Steevens convertible 2149
I understand from down under. Out of county
The Mistress which was new to Carter Bros of
visitors were Ruston, Proctor agricultural 50278
Billingshurst, and the ex-Kays of Uckfield Fowler
Success, Foden D Type tractor 12370 Perseverance,
10ton DNA type roller 17583 of Geoff & Guy
Fowler traction 12754 Nightmare (which this writer
Austin. Back together after a lot of work over the
saw a fortnight later making her way towards
winter and completed just in time for the show was
Shaftesbury), and Tasker B2 tractor 1902.
Graham Chaffer's Marshall roller 80608 Omon.
Near to the fair, provided by local non-Guild 28 STEAMING
Steam trailer rides for charity were in the hands of
WISTON RALLY the Burrell tractor 3245 Fnd2Fnd. The rest of the field (as seen personally and confirmed) was:
at: www.sussex steamengineclub.co.uk
Wallis & Steevens - Advance 7907; Advance 7886 and Advance 8112. Foden -Colonial road engine 1308 Earl of Dudley, C Type wagon 11538, and C Type replica bus Puffing Billy 11340 Fowler - B5 crane engine 8920 The Great North McLaren — road locomotive 1652 Boadicea Aveling & Porter - RC10 roller 5156 Lydia, R 1 0 roller 8672 Monarch, C type roller 10017 Niaid and showman's conversion of GND convertible tractor 7899 Southern Queen Burrell - crane engine 3829 His Majesty, Gold Medal tractors 3718 Lion and 3807 Nobby Marshall - traction
Foden 3261 - a so-called 'Light Foden', unsprung, with slim wheel spokes and a lighter-gauge tender, designed and built for wet conditions in Australia where the standard product would soon become bogged down. The engine has recently undergone a very thorough overhaul, involving extensive boiler repairs and the rectification of many mechanical gremlins. A fine machine! (Fraser McMaster)
A nice, ordinary Aveling & Porter roller - 10 ton single 8672 of 1915 has been absent from the Sussex scene for a few years but has enjoyed a few outings in 2015 with a mad-keen crew. In the background, Les Searle's Fowler 85 8920 is prepared for the day's activities. (Fraser McMaster)
engine 51007 Jess Sentinel - 8393 Sultan and S4 single way tipper waggon 8945. A good selection of commercials and buses together with a number of stationeries and tractors completed a well-filled showground. More information on the organising club and details of next year's event can be found on their excellent website STEAMING 29
London Rollers There was a time, 60 or 70 years ago, when
Volume 3 published by the RLS and available
London's streets were a prime spotting ground for
from NTET sales).
steam rollers at work. The pictures you see here
On the same occasion a short distance away is
were taken by an unknown hand at various points
our second subject (top right). This time we see a
in the capital, and come to our pages thanks to
10 ton E type single, one of the many identically
the good offices of Les Freathy.
specified machines supplied new to the Eddison
All three are products of Aveling & Porter and date from the 1920s; all are, therefore, piston
Steam Rolling Company. 10454 was delivered in December 1922, becoming Eddison's fleet no.
valved. In our first picture (above) we see 8 ton
433 and registered FX 9818. By 1949 many of
single 11671 of 1926 working in Hyde Park
the firm's rollers had gained a distinctive canopy
duriR9 June 1949. The C type machine was
topped with corrigated iron, but 10454 remains
supplied new to G. S. Faulkner & Son of Reigate
in more or less the condition she was delivered in.
where it was registered PF 5351. At an unknown date following the war, the roller passed to Rowley Plant Hire Co. Ltd. Rowleys ran a mixed fleet of rollers from all
Neither of the machines on the Hyde Park job made it into preservation; 10454 was recorded in an RLS Journal as standing in Eddison's Cardington, Bedfordshire depot in October 1955.
eras, operating across London and the South East.
Presumably it was scrapped soon after, a fate
They seem to have been particularly successful
which our third London roller (right) escaped.
in getting machines onto prestigious contracts
F type 10 ton compound 11793 of 1927 is
- a print survives of this very roller engaged in
seen at work for her owners, the London Borough
scarifying on Horse Guard's Parade a few years
of Wandsworth on an unknown date and in an
later (see the excellent Traction Engine Archive
unknown location. Can any locals add more? a
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scenic paintings applied for the 1933 season. One of the reasons for the Caterpillar's A series of 'idle and pointless'
comparative scarcity, aside from the lack of a
researches by Roger Mills, set off by
tilt, could be to do with Greens themselves who,
photographs in his collection
in March 1929, answered an advertisement in Worlds Fair from one John Henry Iles who'd
This unusual picture, unusual in that it
purchased this, what showmen would term a
focuses on fairground scene rather
novelty ride from the original US patentee
than a ride or engine, shows us a
and built ten more which were operating in
meeting point for technology — steam,
Amusement Parks. Iles was offering an original
modern ride and panatrope united!
American Caterpillar on a shares basis for a
Green's Caterpillar is open at an
season — an offer the Greens took up. At the end
unknown location attended by Burrell
of the year they purchased the original machine
Showman's His Majesty new to John
and a copy and the sole rights to operate
Green in 1909 — the registration
Caterpillars as travelling showman. Well that
CK 3347 is quite clear under
right lasted as long as it took park owners to sell
magnification. The date? Unknown but
to travellers but it might explain the rarity. The
it has to be between 1929 and 1932.
ticket's priced at 3d, which is ambitious for the
Why? Well caterpillars were never
time.
a common travelling machine despite their clear invitation to a touch of
Certainly the Greens were the only family to run two on separate circuits all over the country,
saucy behaviour and we know quite a lot about
before the rules of the Showmen's Guild imposed
the pair travelled by the Anglo-Scottish Green
the restrictions on competition which made it
family. To cut a long story short there is enough
impossible to build a good run by energy alone.
detail of one shutter glimpsed between the
A picture in John Crawley's Traction Engines in
crowds to tell it is a plain decoration and not the
Focus shows the engine at Newton Abbot — one
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WASTING TIME can't imagine a Preston based firm going that far these days Another shows it at Kings Lynn Mart. According to Tommy Green places visiled included, among many, many others, the Town Moor, Wanstead Flats and Paignton (for both the carnival and the regatta). Originally supplied to George Green His Majesty was one of five Burrells operated by this family who, though English, were very strongly associated with Scotland. Four of these were supplied new, two of which survive. They were 3081 Rah Ray a 7 N.H.P. DCC, 3089 His Majesty also a seven horse, and two eight horse machines The Baillie and 3444 His Lordship. Their scenic 3840 Queen Elizabeth was supplied new in 1920 to John Wilmott of Glasgow. They also had a new Fowler, 10700 Anglo-Scot. According to his grandson Tommy - a most engaging writer whose work has appeared in the Fairground Mercury - George Green's policy was that there was no hrightwork on the engines as he believed that staff's working time could be better used rather than cleaning ornamental brass. Of Queen Elizabeth Tommy recalled: "In 1921 John Green and Sons took delivery of a brand new Orpheus Super Scenic. An almost new Special Scenic
STEAM APPRENTICE CLUB NEWS GDSF was very strange for the SAC in that there were practically NO children. This was because many of the local authorities had returned to school that week. In fact two of my committee had to miss the weekdays for teaching obligations. Next year, with it being a leap year, we should be OK, given that they don't ask kids to return to school on a Friday! The SAC Burrell, Lady Sylvia, is running well. She has attended several events this year, including GDSF and Bedford, and was in steam at the Midlands Model Engineering Show. Sponsorship for the Burrell is ongoing and I would like to thank those involved; Walker Midgley, Craftmaster, Andy Holmes, the Davis, to name a few. All her costs are covered by sponsors the only current costs to the trust being mileage. She does attract a
Burrell was also. Dad told me that His Lordship was better made than Queen Elizabeth because it was a genuine Burrell whilst the scenic engine, though very good was a product of A.G.E. I think Dad said that some of the bushes in the later Pnging, were of poorer quality. Run-Pik had by then become part of Agricultural and General Engineers Ltd." Panatrope? Look carefully and you'll see on top of the engine canopy a horn type loudspeaker — it carries the name Fair Gram ❑bout which I can find nothing - while there is a cabinet speaker on the top of the paybox. Naturally such a new machine would not come with an organ or anywhere to put it either for that matter. But I well recall the late Albert Edwards telling me of the marketing effort put in at around this time by, amongst others, Tannoy. The term Panatrope originally applied to a model of electric gramophone produced by Brunswick but the term crossed over to eventually mean any electric music playing public address system. The term was used in the theatre up to the time I was a drama student in 1972 and appeared in advertisements in the Worlds Fair up to the seventies as well.
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lot of attention at shows and in the press and I believe that the Trust has gained a lot from supporting this project. I hosted a stand on behalf of the NTET at the Midlands Model Engineering Show in October, and our Burrell Lady Sylvia was in steam outside. In January we have a stand booked for the NTET at the London ME show, Alexandra Palace. In November I have been invited to speak at a conference hosted by the Heritage Railway Association focussing purely on "encouraging young persons on Heritage Railways". The programme for this includes Vetting and Barring; Insurance; other youth organisations and a talk from a BESST apprentice. The focus of my talk is "getting young people involved". Lastly, I would like to apologise to you all but I will not be attending the AGM this year as the first of the next generation of apprentices in my family is due to make an appearance that weekend. Elaine Massey
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Midsummer Return
Photography by Ian Cooper major boiler repairs by Brian Allison and family, The above picture was taken nearly 50 years
who of course have owned the engine for many
ago - in 1966, at Morecombe Bay. It shows a
years now. Brian's late father Harry purchased the
young Trust President, Andrew Semple, standing
Aveling from John Crowther, a man who Andrew
alongside one of the most well-known and loved
Semple has many happy memories of:
engines in the north; Aveling & Porter tractor
"The Crowther family had a shoddy mill in
11839 Oberon. John Crowther, the engine's owner,
Huddersfield, and John commuted in from Long
looks on from the footplate.
Preston. It didn't take long in his Porsche! He
Ian Cooper's super pictures elsewhere on the page show Oberon on the first outings following
routinely cruised at 100mph plus on the motorway, before the 70mph limit came about.
011E11011 "John purchased the Aveling from Dumfries County Council sometime in the mid-50s. He undertook the restoration at home in Long Preston and I first met him in 1967, when I found out about his hobby through a chance conversation with a local farmer. "The Aveling
"Prior to collecting engines, John - with his pal John Basso was a very succcssful vintage racing car enthusiast. He owned a very rare Alfa Romeo which later passed to Monty Thackray and then on to Neil Corner, both of whom were of course steam men in their own right. "John had quite a few engines through his hands, the most notable being Burrell The Dalesman now owned by Ted Freeman. He also had Triumph, the three speed Devonshire now with the Greenaway family. One of his most notable restorations was the Ruston agricultural Queen Bess, now owned by Prestons of Potto and presently under repair. He also restored a couple of Marshall portables, one of which is in the museum at Lincoln. I must not forget my old Ruston tractor which was with him from 1970 to 1975. There were also a couple of Fowler rollers, a DNB ex-George Ed Hall from Huddersfield and the former Settle council engine which was a genuine convertible. "All of the engines were restored to a very high
was on the road some time before I met him. He was a very skilled painter and used only a brush; often people insisted the finish was sprayed. One of his daughters, Harriet, completed the lining out to a very high standard. "The Aveling was the first in and last to go. Anyone buying an engine from John had to be interviewed - Harry and Brian Allison were deemed very suitable and so the Aveling moved on. We later became great friends and spent many happy weekends with Rosemary, Harry and family." In Allison family ownership Oberon clocked up many miles, often travelling great distances under steam with living van in tow. When the firebox moth bit, a period of laying up followed before the family got stuck in to replacing the box and barrel. Topping the job off is a full repaint by Heritage Painting, keeping the familiar red livery applied by John all those years ago.
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standard, in fact he set the standard for engine restoration in the north. One lovely story was the first repaint of Lightening II. Dick Preston senior asked his local vehicle builders to give her a birthday, but when he went in to see progress he was not impressed. Dick then arranged to take the bossman to John Crowther's and to see the engines. They arrived, had a look round the engines and said: 'We better go home so I can make a fresh start`!
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SENTINEL CELEBRATION Photography by Barry Job On Saturday 29th August the County of Salop Steam Engine Society celebrated the centenary of Sentinels moving from Glasgow to Shrewsbury by organising - along with the Sentinel Drivers' Club - a gathering of 28 Sentinels at the Whitchurch Road Works. After a photo opportunity beneath
the famous Sentinel gateway -now restored with the original gates, thanks to the SDC - most set off along the old test route via Whittington and Chirk and up the Horseshoe Pass to congregate at the Ponderosa Cafe at the top. This was a great event; a real treat for crews and the many spectators. The Sentinels came from far and wide for the run and the gathering at the Society's rally in Onslow Park. The Elephant, single speed tractor 5644 of 1924, came over from Holland, making an interesting comparison with the two-speed Super tractor 6426 of 1926. Several waggons were making
A thumbs up from the
fireman of the oldest participating waggon; the Sentinel Standard 1488 of 1917. The former Brown Bayley steelworks machine is now with the Ward family in Yorkshire, who have completed a very smart restoration.
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SALOP SENTINELS their first appearances after a layup or restoration work; perhaps the most eye-catching was the fabulous new paint job of S4 9192, now turned out in the livery of Cadbury's Dairy Milk. The weekend's celebrations didn't end there. Within the 'Sentinel Arms' marquee a splendid bar created by the Goold team provided pints of 'Sentinel Amber Ale' which went down well with all concerned.
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Above we see Sentinel Super two speed tractor 6426. New to William Adams & Co., Sentinel Agents in Sydney, Australia in 1926, it was returned to the UK in 2006 and completely rebuilt. Bob Bailey acquired the tractor earlier this year. Below, storming up the steep gradient of the Horseshoe Pass is Sentinel S4 tipper 8843 which was new to H. A. I. Price of Dawley, Shropshire in 1933; its main duty was to deliver coal to the Sentinel Waggon Works. For many years this immaculate waggon has been rallied by the Goold family of Somerset.
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The National Traction Engine Trust proudly present Volume Six of R. J. Blenliinsop's
THE STEAM SCENE The National Traction Engine Trust is proud to announce the publication of Volume Six of The Steam Scene by R J Blenkinsop.
Produced with exceptional attention to detail in order to match the unique style of Volumes One to Five, the new book is being printed during
Volume Six completes the classic series of high quality albums depicting the road steam movement during the 1 970s. Now highly collectible, the sixth volume features previously unseen photographs
November 2015 and will be available to purchase through NTET Sales, priced at £20.00. Pre-orders can be placed by contacting the Sales Officer on
of engines, characters and locations during the Queen's Silver Jubilee year of 1977. "38 years ago I prepared a set of photographs that were to be Volume 6 of The Steam Scene and for one reason and another they failed to make it out of the box. Now dusted off and brought to life I am thrilled the National Traction Engine Trust have shown interest in the prints and I wait with excited anticipation to see them out and before your eyes" R J Blenkinsop
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LETTERS May I make a CORRESPONDENCE suggestion? Get rid of the political ENGINE MOVEMENT
correctness and
With reference to the Editorial in the last issue. As an engine owner and rally attendee for nearly fifty years, it saddens me to see the restrictions placed on engine movement. This I fear could be because rally committees do not fully understand the risk assessment law; admittedly this will increase the paper workload. However we attend three rallies where no programmes are produced, thus robbing themselves of a vital H&S public information tool.
"newspeak" that has crept in over the past few years. One example of each: Committees have chairmen who may be either male or female, in the latter case the correct form of address is "madam chairman". Chairs are items of furniture for sitting on. Our engines have boilers, they may be subject to
Russ Bolger
the Pressure Systems Regulations but even so they
Northwich, Cheshire
remain boilers and should be referred to as such. As for "Zero Pressure Systems" what's
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Fined 20s for only having a single driver
Seen in the Yorkshire Evening
Post of 28th February... Brian Shaw teeth CHILTERN LOGO I write in reply to Nick
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Brazil's letter in the Spring edition of Steaming. My husband, the late Chris Edmonds designed
the emblem of the Chiltern Traction Engine Club, and not Joe Bateman as suggested. i hope this clarifies the matter. Sally Edmonds
Salisbury, Wiltshire NEWSPEAK... AND KEEPING THEM ON
May I first of all offer you my rather belated congratulations on your first edition of Steaming. I think you have taken
O THIS day in i866, the owner °fa traction engine was summoned by pollee to appear before for having onlyonemagistrates thus} !Plinpossession of the engine I iti lisle! onas it passed through February 16. Mr RileyBriggs appeared with his solicitor. MP who told magistrates Granger., that while his client admitted the offence. three men had been sent to attend the failed In engine but two had turn up, He added the two men Ira d since been dismissed for failing to do their
duly.
He assured magistrates he would &A in his power to prevent such an incident happening again, At the end of the case the magistrates warned him the law must be upheld and carried to the letter out ensure thereand he must always were at least three men in charges ofthe engine. Another naagistrate pointed out it had been the man's servants who were to blame, Mr Briggs was ruled 205 plus costs.
the magazine a big step in the right direction. If you can keep up that standard of content and presentation I feel everyone should be very happy. I hope to send a
wrong with something like, its knackerecl and shouldn't be used? Now for a much more serious and sombre subject. By now you will have heard of the accident on Mersea island when a bus was struck by a portable engine as it fell off a lorry. My only knowledge of this is from television news reports which leave a lot of questions unanswered, so I will not speculate on what happened. The only thing we can be certain about is that with twenty one casualties and the bus driver in a critical condition the solicitors are going to have a field day, which could well have implications far and wide. Would it be possible to persuade someone who can be looked on as an expert on the subject, to write a piece on the best way to secure engines on lorries? It may be the responsibility of the lorry driver, but it is a matter of regret that this subject is not covered
in the NTET Code of Practice. David Dean Hopton on Sea, Norfolk
Thanks for the kind words, David. Regarding 'keeping them on' - though hardly proclaiming to be an expert, your editor drives a low loader for the day job and we have, in the Steaming
archives an excellent artick written in the 1980s by Brian Freer on this very subject. If any member would like to contribute to an updated look at the vexed subject of transporting engines, please get in touch. Key
contribution in due course. STEAMING 39
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discrepancies are purely incidental and I will try to ensure accuracy where possible. Contributors to this issue: Bob Moorman, Barry Thirlwell, David Foster, David Smith, David Llewelyn, The Bon-Accord Steam Engine Club, Steve Cornes, Sussex Steam Engine Club, Weald of Kent Traction Engine Society, Allan Marchington, North Staffordshire & Cheshire Traction Engine Club. CHESHIRE
Since the very first NTEC newsletter in the 1950s, Steaming has reported on engine movements and events; something which continues to this day despite the advance of monthly magazines and social media. We welcome reports, jottings and descriptions of what you have been up to with your engine or what you have seen and where — emails to steamingaround p ntet.co.uk . NOTE: The information within this section is only
At the 1000 engine rally at Astle Park Chelford in June had all the usual suspects from Byley Rose day, plus Foden traction 2701 owned by N Bowler, McLaren 1642 owned by Will Woodward and Burrell traction 2950 owned by D Dale. CUMBRIA The 2015 Cumbria Steam Gathering was an
event of two halves, Saturday bright sunshine with bumper crowds - Sunday cool, windy and wet for a short while around lunchtime. The rain was as accurate as what we are provided with. Any not sufficient however to curtail the activities of the day and there was plenty of action to entertain visitors around Robey 6nhp traction engine 33348 of 1914 passes Robey convertible the site. The engine line up was tractor 40991 of 1923 - both busily engaged on circular sightseeing tours of Tavistock during the Robey Trust's Open Day in May 2015. dominated by the massive pair of (Russ Bolger)
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Fowler AA7 ploughing engines, 15563 and 15564, from the Alex Sharphouse collection at nearby Bouth. It is believed that this was the first occasion that these two engines have been in steam in the same field in 60 years. An engine not seen at Flookburgh before was the 1889 Marshall traction 17134 brought over from the north east by Mr Davison. These were joined by regular attenders, Derek Hubbuck and Michael Young's pair of new build Foster Wellington tractors, Stuart Harrison's well travelled Fowler 12899
A tidy example of one of Devon County Council's former fleet. Aveling & Porter D type 8 ton roller 11047 is seen here at this year's South Cerney event. (Paul Bishop)
and Anthony Cowell's Burrell Gold Medal tractor 3808, back on the road again following a major overhaul of the running gear. Alan Atkinson brought Mr Wilkinson's Foden 2104, Prospector along with the MoD liveried Foden wagon 7768. Sentinels were well represented with the two Tarmac liveried vehicles of Peter Walker, S6 8821, and Richard Straughan's DG8 8016, being joined by the S4 9086 belonging to Mr Winterbottom. This latter waggon I believe was roaded to and from the rally and made a fine sight with living van in tow when setting out for home on Monday morning. Generating light outside the bar area on
asked that a trophy be awarded in his memory, Richard was a regular exhibitor at the early Cumbria rallies and assisted many local and not so local engine owners over the years. This trophy is to be presented annually to the most outstanding steam exhibit as decided by the organising committee. Mrs Ransome donated the trophy and graciously accepted the invitation from the society to hand over this and all the other awards to the trophy winners on Sunday afternoon. The first recipient of the Richard Ransome trophy was rather appropriately, Alex Sharphouse.
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Saturday night were two converted engines, Mr & Mrs Bowron's Aveling & Porter 8601 and Derek Hubbuck's Fowler 21221. The excellent handbook contained a number of informative articles not the least of which was a brief history of the steam
The Maris Family have recently purchased 1908 Marshall 8hp traction engine works number 49222. The families' first outing with the engine
gallopers restored and travelled by Jack Schofield but originally built for the Ashley family in the early years of the twentieth century. A couple of organs appeared extra to those listed in the handbook, the 89 Key Gavioli arrived along with
now moved into the Reddltch area.
the Howard Bros big wheel and the delightfully tuneful 92 key Decap dance organ presently in the possession of Mr Nickson also made an appearance. Following the passing of her husband Richard just over a year ago, Mrs Susan Ransome
was at Lincoln rally in August. Lincoln was also the last event for Marshall 82842 Goalie in Cliff Rodgers' ownership; the roller has
DORSET An analysis of those engines present at the Grcat Dorset Steam Fair indicates that Burrells were again in the ascendancy with 46 representatives. Their nearest rival Fowlers mustered 35 whilst —> other makers in double figures were Aveling STEAMING 41
in temporary road locomotive form, was honoured by being the subject of this year's Oxford diecast model in its more familiar showland livery. The little 3hp Wallis & -
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by the Saunders Steam Collection after a thorough restoration. This is believed to be the oldest surviving Wallis & Steevens tractor. The NTET tent yielded two outstanding newcomers. The Worbey
Preparing for another day in the Dorset playpen. Foden D type tractor 13444 has recently been nicely repainted into the original owners' livery. (Barry Thirlwall)
family's Garrett wagon 30826 took the eye and is an expert recreation using original parts. Equally impressive was
& Porter with 16, Garrett with 14, Foden with 13, Marshall with 12 and Wallis & Stevens with 11.
Richard Scourfield's immaculate exAustralian Marshall TE of 1906. Outside the tent in
Although not in double figures the 5 Allchin engines
derelict condition was another of Richard's engines
present represented a very good showing given
in the form of Marshall 24121. The existence
the relatively few UK engines surviving from this
of this engine had been known to enthusiasts for
manufacturer. The same can also be said about the
many years but it has only just been released for
8 McLarens present. So far as the show was concerned it was good to see the World War One Western Front Centenary
preservation. When it is next exhibited at Dorset one suspects that it will be in much improved condition!
Display being retained , as indeed it will be for
The Old Glory tent had another gem on display
shows up to and including 2018, which sees the
in the form of Aveling & Porter roller 10388, a one
centenary of the cessation of hostilities. The well
time local engine not seen in public for nearly 50
presented, informative and sensitive display drew
years. This ex-Eddison machine spent its working
a great deal of interest from the public. Needless
life at the Dorchester depot , being allocated to
to say, the engines with WW1 links were much
driver Tom House. Now owned by John and Steve
appreciated in particular Mike Wilkinson's Foden
Lambert of Bridport the roller is likely to be seen
7768 in WD livery.
more regularly in the future — though as we went to
There was little change in the engines present this year with the majority of the regulars in their usual positions. It was disappointing that the celebrated Showman's Engine line up contained well over a
press the E type 10 tonner was advertised for sale on eBay. Another engine making a first time appearance was the well known Aveling & Porter roller 9158
dozen conversions but this has been commented
Old Rosie, owned by Westons Cider and serving as
upon before, and it seems unlikely that the trend
a mobile advertisement for their cider of the same
will decrease in the foreseeable future.
name.
One genuine SRL making a welcome return to Dorset after many years was Alan Marchington's
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well presented Burrell 3909 Winston Churchill.
The second Weald of Kent Traction Steam Rally
Fowler 20223 Supreme, looking impressive
held on a private airstrip in Woodchurch near
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Ashford was a great success, despite initial fears that "operation stack" leading to the closure of the M20 may detour visitors - thankfully this was not the case. In all 44 full size engines attended the rally, along with two steam cars and a good display of miniature engines. By far the most impressive engine to attend was Ottomeyer ploughing engine Zeven. This double high, superheated engine dating from 1958 was making its debut in steam at any event, and made a most impressive sight steaming around the rally field. Ploughing engines were well represented at Woodchurch, along with the Ottomeyer, other "conventional" ploughing engines were Fowler singles 2861 and 31 95 owned by Richard Pierce and Peter Stonier, whose other Fowler AA6 13877 was also in attendance, as was Fowler 14712 owned by Jeff Burgess. Richard Pierce also had Fowler 2620, fitted with a Burrell single crank cylinder and Thomas Wood wheels, on display. Simon & Melanie Fisher and Roger Luck also had
authentic Australian plough to go behind the Fowler. Another A4 Fowler which has been off the road for a while attended the show - 8781 Monty. This three speed engine has undergone major mechanical restoration, including a set of gears, and now runs very smoothly. Single crank compound Burrell's were well represented with four examples being on display, rally organiser Bill Giles had his own engine 2386 of 1901, Dave Young steamed from Sussex with 1903 built 2575, Will Day had 1905 built 2767, and Robert Hobbs showed 1907 built Cornishman number 2909. Incidentally the weekend prior to the Weald of Kent event Cornishman had been reunited with 3816 Cornish Maid at the Boconnoc event in Cornwall - both these engines worked for Charles Parsons. Another engine making its debut at Woodchurch, was 1922 Burrell Scenic Showmans 3909 Winston Churchill having been purchased earlier this year by Alan Marchington, this was joined by Kent --> based Scenic 3865 of 1920 No.1 owned by
their Fowler A4 9691 on display, again this engine worked on steam ploughing in The long-awaited debut of the late John Bailey's Fowler B5 road Australia, however it was used for locomotive 8903 Lord Roberts. The Kent Show at Detling was chosen direct traction ploughing. Incidentally for the engine's first appearance - here it parades with the Pierce Brothers' A9 class 14754 Endeavour. (Bob Moorman) the trio are now restoring an
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complete the restoration in time for this year's Kent Show, an event which John exhibited at with his Burrell traction engine 2819 of 1906 Validus
a
for many years usually driving a saw bench or threshing drum. Lord Roberts looked very good with a fresh coat of paint applied by Sarah Marsh. While Jimmer drove the engine Pat Bailey steered the engine around the show and the considered opinion was that John
would have been proud of the finished job as the Pulling out the rope at Welland - Fowler agricultural 8635 of 1899 waits for all the all clear from the crew of Fowler K7 ploughing engine engine was very quiet. The engine 14257 Linkey. (David Warren) made an interesting comparison with the Pierce family's Fowler 7 nhp Terry, and maintained by Val Maynard. Meanwhile road locomotive 14754 of 1920 making a welcome return to Kent was the 1930 which was also at the show. built Sentinel in the care of HMS Sultan. This The other first timer at the show was Roger Luck, wagon was returning to an area in which it worked Melanie & Simon Fisher's Fowler 6 nhp A4 traction commercially having been owned by Chris Lambert engine 9691 of 1903. Viewers of the BBC Country of Horsmonden and also Wingham Engineering File programme would have seen a glimpse of based near Canterbury. the engine driving around the ring in the Summer The Kent Show took place at the beginning Special Programme filmed at the show. of July and this year was a special year for the steam section as two engines were making their
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first appearance at the show after comprehensive restorations. For one engine it was its first public steaming; Fowler B5 8 nhp road locomotive Lord Roberts, 8903 of 1900 owned by Pat Bailey.
A ploughing match on the county's Leicestershire border saw the first appearance of Brian Knight's Fowler BB1 15452 Dreadnought. The freshly
The engine was new to Market Lavington Brick & Tile works, near Devizes, Wiltshire, much later in its life it was purchased by Tom Paisley for
restored engine was paired with Michael Davies' BB1 15182 Achilles in the capable hands of Joe Nourish. Joe and team have recently given Michael's six furrow Fowler plough a repaint and it
preservation eventually being sold at his auction in October 1 980 as lot 372, being described as "being in workable condition". John Bailey bought Lord Roberts and set about a very comprehensive
SHROPSHIRE Tern Valley Vintage Machinery Rally at Newport
restoration to John's exacting standards, much effort was put into making it run quietly -not an easy thing to do on a Fowler! Unfortunately John
Showground, in mid August featured Fowler roller 18663 owned by Andrew Bradbury, Aveling roller 9264 - Steve Milns, Aveling roller 10460 - Paul
never quite finished the project by the time of his sad death in April 2013, though he had steamed the engine in his garden. John's wife Pat decided, as a fitting tribute, she would ask Jimmer Marsh to
Woodcock, Ransomes portable 27441 - Andrew Tatton.
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looked very smart and turned out a tidy job.
Both the Fowler and Andy's Ransomes had previously been owned by Geoff Hayes (at
different times), but this event is believed to be the first time that they had been In steam together
Wallis traction engines are fairly numerous in preservation, but there aren't many of the smallest 5nhp size. 7159 of 1910 enjoys a spot of sowino nt this yenr's Ma.sharn rally. (David Warren)
on the same rally field so Andrew Bradbury took the opportunity to take Andy's portable round in the steam parade on the Saturday. On the Sunday Paul Woodcock's roller did the honours. The County of Salop Steam Society held their annual rally over the August bank holiday weekend. After a dry day on Sunday overnight rain made conditions a bit sticky the following day. Burrell 3909 Winston Churchill made a very welcome return for the first time since the 1 960s,
three Fowler DNB rollers present, 17487 owned by Dave Hallam, 18507 owned by Phil Jeffs and 18663 owned by Andrew Bradbury. Aveling 8316 owned by North Staffs & Cheshire TEC was also present. All four engines roaded to the event. A little get together at the Greyhound Colton, on July 11th-12th saw Marshall tractor 68754 of Hedd Jones joined by Fowler roller 18663 of Andrew Bradbury and Aveling roller 8316 owned by the North Staffs club. Hedd Jones had
while several engines made their debuts. These
previously roaded to The Greyhound after the
included Fowler showman's 9386 Maid of Cefn Ydfa, McLaren traction engine 1534 Cracker, Foden traction engine 2701 Tombola, Tasker tractor 1697 Kips recently returned from Holland,
Amerton Railway Gala.
Fowler AA7 ploughing engine 15564 Wanderer, Marshall portable 57753, Aveling & Porter roller 10348 Walter and also the part built recreation of
SUFFOLK Over the summer Allan and Patrick Marchington fitted a new set of tubes in the family's Fowler Tiger showman's tractor 14412 of 1918. In September the engine successfully passed its 10
Fowler B6 road loco Talisman.
year hydraulic and steam test and to celebrate
STAFFORDSHIRE Shugborough Country Fair in late June featured
the occasion, the engine generated long into the evening, and an impromptu party ensued. Also —> at the Marchington stable works continues on
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the 1913 Fowler showman's engine 13922 Girlie,
Metcalf, with the help of local steam man Jimmy
with painting of various parts in preparation for re-fitting.
Jupp, at a time when 1 cwt of coal cost them eleven shillings and sixpence (52 1/2 pence!) Pensioner has been in Sussex since it was resold by Wallis'
Allan has also been busy this year attending many shows with his latest acquisition, 1922 Burrell Special Scenic 3909 Winston Churchill.
in 1933, to Barnes of Bodle Street Green. It was
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purchased by Claude _lessen of Tinkers Park, Hadlow Down in 1965 and was stripped for restoration in 1971 - work which did not start until
Elsewhere in this issue is a report on the Wiston
2010!
rally but a few notable activities bear mentioning here. On Saturday lunchtime a surprise sight was the arrival of a convoy from the Harris Brothers
Making a welcome, and surprise, arrival on the Saturday morning was Darren Chaffer on Marshall 80608. This engine has undergone boilerwork by Darren and Fred Streeter, having had the boiler
fairground family's yard at nearby Ashington. Burrells 3847 Princess Marina and 2894 Pride of Worcester towed packing trucks whilst Foden 12370 Island Chief towed a timber pole carriage. It was most appropriate that the Foden did so, as during the Second World War the Harris family used this engine to clear timber from the Wiston estate. 1919 built Wallis & Steevens expansion engine 7662 Pensioner steamed 34 miles from its home at Tinkers Park in East Sussex to the rally. This is the longest journey on the road this engine (which is still on its steel strokes) has undertaken in preservation! Incidentally the longest run prior to this was in 1962 when it steamed 15 miles from Westham to Pebsham in East Sussex to enter preservation in the ownership of John Cowper Powys and Barry
lap seam re-riveted and front tubeplate work. It has also been fitted with rubber tyres on the rolls. The roller was finally assembled at midnight on the Friday of the show at Amberley and was steamed to Wiston in the early hours. Sussex based engines are no strangers to steaming on the road. Dave Young's Burrell 2575 Buller, Darren Izzard's 1923 Aveling & Porter 10762 Ebeneezer, Alan Brice's Wallis Advance 7907 of 1926, and Steve Fogden's Aveling Barford 14186 Roll On steamed from Five Ashes in East Sussex to the Weald of Kent Steam Rally, whilst Darren Chaffer and friends took Marshall 80608 there from Ashington in West Sussex, leaving around 11pm on the Thursday and arriving at Woodchurch mid-afternoon on the Friday.
The view from the Dodgems at Masham. Fowler showmans 15652 of 1920 Repulse looks on. (David Warren)
Other long distance steamers have included Neil Gough and Miles Banks who took Neil's 1912 McLaren 1332 Gigantic ./
towing the replica gun built for the Dorset WW1 special last year, traction wagon and living van from West Sussex to the Welland rally. Three other engines which steamed from West Sussex to Welland, and all from the Searle stable were Burrell 3829 His Majesty crewed by Dee Searle and Della Fagg, McLaren 1652 Boadicea crewed by Les Searle and Chris Hale and Fowler 8920 The Great North crewed by
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Ian Langley and Richard Metcalfe. These three engines were starting out on a long journey steaming from Horsham to Welland, then up to Astle Park in Cheshire before steaming South to the Dorset event in September. Although not based in Sussex, Roy and Ruth spend a lot of time there with their 1913 Fowler road locomotive (number 1 2757) appropriately named Nightmare. Following the Wiston rally they steamed to Devon for the Torbay Steam Fair, then after this they
Renown, Fowler 15653 of 1920, seen at Rousham Park in 1972. (Trevor Smallbone collection)
roaded back up to Sussex for the rally at the Bluebell Railway. Matt and Lucy Webber have been working hard on Aveling 10271 of 1922 since they purchased it a couple of years ago. Since they bought it they (with help from friends) have been attending to mechanical Issues which they found whilst running the roller for the first year In their ownership. Since coming off the road the cylinder has been rebored, new piston, rings and rod made and numerous other jobs carried out, as well as a full repaint from its almost luminous green with red flywheel to a much more authentic dark green! The roller returned to steam in early July and attended the HCVS "bring your vehicle" gathering at The Jolly Farmers public house in Horne, just over the border of Sussex in Surrey. Matt and Lucy still have work to complete on the engine, which features a very distinctive canopy, gained during its working life.
Bank Steamers' end of season road run which will take place a little later this year on November 14th and 15th. The run will be from S E Davis' Yard in Astwood Bank to the Queens Heard at Iron Cross for lunch, via New End, Cookhill, Weethley and Dunnington. After lunch the engines will run on lo ihe Three Horseshoes at Wixford via Abbotts Salford, Salford Priors, Bidford and Broom. Depending upon the amount of daylight available the route may be shortened to miss out the two mile loop via Abbotts Salford. Engines promised so far are Richard Morris' McLaren type 50T road loco; Mark Jones' Fowler K7 ploughing engine, Linkey; Colin Hatch's Burrell traction engine, Ted Haggard; Jason Howards' T3 Fowler 8 ton roller, John and Ian Durling with Eileen the Wallis traction, works number 7008; Dave Wothers with his 7hp Marshall traction engine, Princess Mary; David and Julie Smith's 8nhp Burrell Keeling of 1909 and hopefully we shall have an
Darren & Fiona Wardell are putting the finishing touches to their Fowler D5 road roller, 15902, Jessica. We hope to see this engine out and about in 2016.
engine or two from the S E Davis collection. In addition there will be a number of tractors and heavy recovery vehicles out on the run. The evening at the Three Horseshoes looks to be good with live entertainment, gond grub rind
Elsewhere, Phil Hackett is nearing the completion of the complete rebuild of his living van of, as yet, unknown manufacturer. David & Julie Smith are organising the 'Astwood
of course our own version of the Live Dangerously Award. Last year's recipient Daz Cave will be making this year's presentation, if he can read his own writing.
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SCOTLAND The weekend following the successful Bon Accord Steam Engine Club Castle Fraser Steam Fair was the Leven Vintage Vehicle Rally in Fife, that was attended by the Brown family with their Aveling tractor Majestic (10156 of 1921) and the Cook family's DG4 Sentinel waggon (8454 of 1931) and Marshall roller (79420 of 1925). The following weekend, a rather unusual thrashing drum was advertised for sale in a local auction. It is good to report that Robey 5966 of 1914 has been secured by a local enthusiast in Aberdeen, and the drum will remain in Aberdeenshire. At the same sale an ex Aberdeen Council roadmans van was sold, and will also remain in Aberdeenshire. On the first weekend in July James Gregg's Marshall roller Sir William (76913 of 1923) was driven across to the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy; not far away at New Byth the Cheyne family had their Burrell road loco Semper Fidelis (3455 of 1913) at the New Byth Steam and Vintage Rally. The following weekend was the 41st Scottish Transport Extravaganza at Glamis Castle, where the Cook family's Marshall roller made another appearance along with the Smith family's Fowler roller Hercules (17273 of 1928). Over the same weekend the Mair family headed across to the
south west of Scotland to attend the Kirkcudbright Country Fair with their Fowler Fraoch (16276 of 1927). The Sentinel Waggon (753 of 1914) was in operation at the Grampian Transport Museum at their Made in Scotland Event, where it operated alongside a fantastic collection of vintage vehicles that were also manufactured in Scotland. At the beginning of August the Low family's Tasker B2 tractor (1911 of 1924) was out on the road travelling to their local vintage car show in Inverurie.
WALES Richard Scourfield and family have had a busy summer of steam events with Marshall traction 44977 of 1906 emerging from the workshop in immaculate mechanical and paintwork condition. A gentle running in trip to the local pub was followed by a truck show visit, a longer run to an airfield show then star attraction in the NTET tent at Dorset along with their Ransomes 3hp portable. The family's Burrell crane engine 3166 has had a hectic summer working her way around many West of England steam shows culminating with five busy days at Dorset. Fulfilling a 20 year ambition the family were finally able to obtain the derelict Marshall traction 24121 of 1894 which
was bought new and worked all her life with the Morse family in Pembrokeshire, the families being related. Her Alex Sharphouse's fine pair of AA7 ploughing engines in the ring at Onslow Park. (Paul Bishop) exhibition at Dorset in as found condition created a great deal of interest. Jeff James' Foster traction 12394 has been out as usual this summer with a visit to show near Newcastle Emlyn followed by a trip to Welland. The Welsh Ploughing match saw the Foster driving a thrashing machine all day. Work continues apace on Richard Scourfield's Clayton crane engine with the boiler nearing completion and many unique castings being machined.
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Walking home from the pub on the Saturday night of Bank Holiday weekend I witnessed a spectacular sunset which I appreciated all the more because the weather has permitted us so few this year. Later that night when I took the dog out we stood under the brilliance of the harvest moon at the full listening to the distant roar of the combines pressing on into the small hours to gather in the wheat. Ithought at that moment of the contrast between the utter timelessness of those celestial sights and that sound, the sound of man harnessing nature to further his cause, a sound only of our time, of the here and now. So here is a fantasy from that evening that I shall share with you — if you had the use of a time machine for just one day, to where and when would you travel? And when that day of days came to an end, do you think you would yearn to remain or be glad to return?
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oOo To Bedford rally, to pay my last respects to 3836's Thetford innards. This well-established back end show continues to impress and was made all the better for regular attenders by the introduction of a revised layout which freshened up the feel of the event. The Bedford club, ably led by the Worbey family, really make the best of the fine parkland at Old Warden with groups of engines and other exhibits scattered around in a seemingly random fashion which is, of course, anything but. It is one of those rare shows where you get the impression that the exhibitors are really enjoying themselves, in no small part because of the organisers' relaxed attitude — and they clearly enjoy it too. As I have said before, a show where the exhibitors are happy makes for a happy show for the public, and that means that they come back year after year. As a show which sells the traction engine as a relevant and worthwhile part of the leisure market, Bedford excels. A tour of the park revealed delights around every corner and surprises behind every tree; it amazed me how many engines can be comfortably fitted into a compact site such as this. A striking feature of the collection of many and varied engines on show was the number of Foden tractors. Indeed I don't think I can recall another show I have attended where so many were on display. I made no effort to count them, but it felt as though they numbered into double figures and as a machine that has always attracted my attention, I had a good deal to study and compare. The factory designated the short chassis haulage version of the 6 ton wagon the D' type tractor, and, like its long wheelbase load-carrying
LOOKING ON sibling, it was the epitome of an advanced modern commercial vehicle in the 1920s. It was in the realm of timber haulage in particular that these tractors found their niche, and a good many were sold new to the leading timber merchants of the day. The timbermen found the `D' type to be a step forward from the conventional steam tractors and road locos that had been the mainstay of their businesses up till then, but good though they were, they still had severe limitations when seen now with the hindsight of a hundred years. Like all road steam engines,
the Darke's archive. This `D' type is the first such machine the Worcester firm bought (13222/FK 3925/1928) and was to replace 3836, although they did not sell that engine until 1930. The late Ben Hinton told me that Ron Morgan, who was with Darke at the time and later became foreman, said that on occasion when they had a lot of winching to do they would bar the Burrell behind the Foden out to the site as the engine's winch was more powerful and much easier to use.
(and where in the woods are you not in a tight
Amidst this plethora of tractors I wondered - which was the first one? Which was the very first Foden sold new to a timber merchant for the purpose of
space?) and prone to getting stuck in soft ground,
extraction, loading and haulage? Does anyone
which in the timber trade seems to last for about 12
know? I know which is the last (I should do — it's in my shed), but going back 50 years or so, who initiated that long line of Fodens built for the timber trade
they were cumbersome to manoeuvre in tight spaces
months of the year. Worse still in the wet was the effort required to use the winch, which was situated on the hind axle well under the body. Each time the rope was deployed you had to grovel in the mud to
and which are so revered today? oOo
untie the rope from the drum, and then repeat the
And Finally...
process to re-secure it again before the tractor could be moved. This made a repeated winch-and-move operation a slow and filthy business.
Mention of that last Foden reminds me of an incident on the way home from Welland Rally in July, at Rye Cross (close by the place of the 3655 English Hero
In his picture-book history of the family firm Triumphs of Transport John Boughton recalls how they
tragedy a century ago) when the Foden was pressed
set out to improve on the `D' type and overcome some of its limitations. By shortening the chassis of u wuyon, fitting pneumatic tyres and equipping the resulting machine with a separate winch with its own engine Boughtons produced a tractor which
travelled engine crew found themselves in difficulties when a wheel fell off their wagon (literally, as my picture shows). No sooner had the situation turned a mite awkward for Sgt. Gough and Pte. Banks than the howl of the two-stroke heralded the imminent arrival
was superior to the factory example, especially as regards the winch. As the Amersham concern grew and prospered so they remained faithful to the Foden brand, buying a good many lorries from
of Steve and the tractor at the scene. Matters were at once taken in hand and with the assistance of Craig Colledge with his beaver-tail Cargo and the Eastnor Castle gang who provided their Foden trailer to
Sandbach right the way through their long period in transport. The Foden hauling a fine oak butt in my photograph is, however, from the fleet of a different firm of loyal customers as it is another picture from
transfer the coal into, the McLaren and its road train arrived belated but safe at the Castle where it was due
into service on its first outing in public. A much-
to be stabled for the week. Motto of the story? Beware the passing gricer with his camera!
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Engines on tour This summer, three road locomotives of the Searle family's Horsham Traction Company have clocked up an impressive mileage under their own steam as they take in the Welland, Astle Park and Great Dorset events in one long adventure. Brian Dobbs caught the engines resting during the Cheshire leg of their journey: from left, Fowler 8920, McLaren 1652 and Burrell 3829. Meanwhile, down in Cornwall, Jim Wilkinson has been quietly clocking up the miles on Fowler roller 18075. The 1930 built class DNB single was new to Dingles and only tecently left family ownership, returning to steam earlier this year. David Collidge took the photo at Boconnoc.