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W HO’S Who WWho HO AT THE NTET Who’s the NTET Who’s atat the NTET President: President: President: Andrew Semple, Linden Lea, Andrew Semple, Linden Andrew Semple, Linden Lea,Lea, Lydham, Bishops Castle, Shropshire SY9 5HB Lydham, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Lydham, Shropshire SY9SY9 5HB5HB 01588Bishops 630 664Castle, president@ntet.co.uk 01588 630 664 president@ntet.co.uk 01588 630 664 president@ntet.co.uk Vice President: Presidents: Dick Blenkinsop, David Smith ViceVice Presidents: Dick BlenkinsopDick Blenkinsop, David Smith Chairman: Chairman: Chairman: Clifford-Wing, Trelissa Cottage, Philleigh, RobRob Clifford-Wing, Trelissa Cottage, Philleigh, Rob Clifford-Wing, Trelissa Cottage, Philleigh, Truro, Cornwall, chairman@ntet.co.uk Truro, Cornwall, TR2TR2 5NE5NE chairman@ntet.co.uk Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5NE chairman@ntet.co.uk General Secretary: General Secretary: General Secretary: Anne Whittingstall general.secretary@ntet.co.uk Anne Whittingstall general.secretary@ntet.co.uk Anne Whittingstall general.secretary@ntet.co.uk Vice Chairman and Engine Owners’ Section: ViceVice Chairman andand Engine Owners’ Section: Chairman Engine Owners Section: Siddall, Farm House, Castle BobBob Siddall, StudStud Farm House, Castle Hill,Hill, Bob Siddall, Stud Farm House, Castle Hill, Carlton-on-Trent NG23 Carlton-on-Trent NG23 6NX Carlton-on-Trent NG23 6NX6NX 01636 821 991 engines@ntet.co.uk 01636 engines@ntet.co.uk 01636 821821 991991 engines@ntet.co.uk Membership Secretary: Membership Secretary: Membership Secretary: Richard Semple, NTET Membership, Linden Richard Semple, NTET Membership, Linden Lea,Lea, Lydham, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, Lydham, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9SY9 5HB5HB membership@ntet.co.uk membership@ntet.co.uk
Treasurer: Technical Services Unit: Technical Services Unit: Amy Reynolds treasurer@ntet.co.uk Tony Seddon tsu@ntet.co.uk Tony Seddon tsu@ntet.co.uk Technical Services Unit: Public Relations Communications: Public Relations andand Communications: Tony Seddon tsu@ntet.co.uk General Secretary. Via Via General Secretary. Public Relations and public.relations@ntet.co.uk public.relations@ntet.co.uk Communications: Rally Organisers’ Section: Rally Organisers’ Section: Via General Secretary. John rally.chair@ntet.co.uk John WyeWye rally.chair@ntet.co.uk public.relations@ntet.co.uk Rally Authorisation: Rally RallyAuthorisation: Organisers’ Section: Alan Holmes rally.auth@ntet.co.uk Alan rally.auth@ntet.co.uk JohnHolmes Wye rally.chair@ntet.co.uk Steam Apprentice Club: Steam Apprentice Steam ApprenticeClub: Club: Nick Bosworth sac.chairman@ntet.co.uk Nick NickBosworth Bosworth sac.chairman@ntet.co.uk sac.chairman@ntet.co.uk Compliance Officer: Compliance ComplianceOfficer: Officer: Charlotte Garbett compliance@ntet.co.uk Charlotte CharlotteGarbett Garbettcompliance@ntet.co.uk compliance@ntet.co.uk Insurance Disc Administrator: Insurance Disc Administrator: Insurance Disc Administrator: Louise Maunder discs@ntet.co.uk Louise LouiseMaunder Maunder discs@ntet.co.uk discs@ntet.co.uk System Support: FBHVC Liaison Officer: System Support: David Smith support@ntet.co.uk John Durling fbhvc@ntet.co.uk David Smith support@ntet.co.uk
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s I write to you, we are now well into June and yet still we suffer from changeable weather. Week by week it changes from showers to full sun, making the planning of outside events very tricky. On a positive note, there seems to be an increasing number of engines attending shows as members enjoy the summer season and, on many occasions, smaller events and gatherings are experiencing significant increases in our members attending their events. Yet another two stalwarts of the Trust, Irvin Barraclough and Trevor Daw, have died recently, they were for decades pillars of our movement and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and best wishes are with their families at this sad time. Thinking of successional planning for the Steam Apprentice Club, I am hopeful we have found a suitable candidate to take on the position of chair of this vital section of the Trust’s operations. However, we are still woefully light on the ground with helpers at events and shows around the country; any help would be welcomed by the SAC team. We are much in need of more folks to help trustees manage the many functions the Trust delivers for members. I am constantly humbled by the willing support General Council delivers in keeping services in order for members. We would welcome any support members feel able to offer. Please email me or the general secretary using the contact details below, if you are able to offer just a few hours, it would be much appreciated. Sadly, a prior commitment precluded me from attending this year’s Bath & West County Show. However, the Trust had a presence once again this year and my thanks go to all who made it such a success. We are planning to be at other rallies and events up and down the country so, please do make yourself known to the team if you see our stand as they would be delighted to welcome you. I attended another county show recently and much enjoyed seeing folks flocking to ride the Howard Brother’s steam gallopers. Likewise, as soon as the wood sawing section started work, the bark of Burrell 5nhp No. 4014 Pride of Devon drew hordes of people to watch and listen to this favourite traditional activity. The public still have an insatiable appetite for our engines and exhibits and value our steam heritage and long may this continue. Our AGM will be held in Portsmouth on 17th November; look out for details within this edition of Steaming along with last year’s accounts. I hope you will join us and, if you intend to, please book early as rooms tend to be snapped up quickly. I wish you all bright fires, clean water, and a very enjoyable season.
STEAMING The Magazine of the National Traction Engine Trust Volume 67 No.3 Summer 2024
In This Issue John Fowler Legacy Annual General Meeting Irvin Barraclough obituary Trevor Daw obituary Apprentices return to Stithians Steaming in miniature Fawley Hill Festival The London to Brighton Steaming Around Correspondence Members’ Benefits NTET Shop Steaming Past
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FROM THE TRUST... TSU Report – Spring 2024 Summer is here and I’m glad to say that events and road runs are in full swing. This has led to your TSU team working hard on a number of things, some of which will be reported in these pages, and some will follow when we have more to say on the subjects in question. With Dave Smith and Alan Holmes’s unexpected and sad passing, a few things which they dealt with have had to be taken on in a very short space of time by somebody on the General Council. The TSU team has picked coordinating and in some cases undertaking some of this work until those areas within the Trust that are responsible can get to grips with what needs to be done. In order that we don’t lose sight of any aspects of this work, we have started a tracker document. This enables the entire General Council to follow where things are up to, and those who have responsibilities in the various areas can update the plan. This has included aspects of (in no particular order): ● Breakdown and recovery scheme ● Website and Shop ● Email Account management ● General Council Forum (where matters can be discussed between meetings) ● Dropbox Account Management (the electronic filing system) ● Zoom Account management ● Membership and Insurance Disc Support ● Gift Aid System ● Trust Insurances ● Authorised events management Clearly the insurances are critical and many of the policies were coming up for renewal. I have liaised with the brokers to ensure suitable cover is maintained. The email account management, website and shop and Forum have been picked up by Nick Bosworth. Nick had worked with David on these more recently, so has a good understanding of them. Access to the records needed to operate the Gift Aid system was quickly resolved by our Treasurer, Amy Reynolds. The Zoom account used for virtual meetings and webinars simply needed admin details changing and renewing. Our General Secretary, Anne Whittingstall has picked this up. Membership and Disc systems have been a bit of a joint effort, with Richard Semple and Nick Bosworth on the former and
Louise Maunder, myself and Nick on the latter. This leaves the Breakdown and Recovery Scheme and Authorised Events Management. Breakdown scheme wise, I have picked this up. I have had some lengthy discussions with the provider of the scheme, PRP Rescue Limited (PRP). Sophie at PRP has been a star and has helped me work out where we were up to with existing membership renewals and how we take this forward and deal with new applicants to the scheme. The scheme was initially set up to work with forms on the website which the applicant downloaded and completed before returning to NTET. These were subsequently sent on to PRP for processing after payment had been made to NTET. There is a database at our end, which it seems was duplicated at PRP’s. Renewals were sent reminders generated manually by David Smith and the cycle starts again. Having spoken to PRP, both of us felt we could simplify the system. As a result, we are changing the system to one where PRP contact those potential renewals a month before their expiry date inviting them to renew. For the time being, new applications are being sent from NTET to PRP with PRP contacting the applicant to effect cover, payment either being made to NTET or to PRP directly depending on how the application was instigated. The long term aspiration is to enable a system where new applications are diverted directly to PRP. In all cases, the applicant will be charged the applicable rate by PRP, whether that be the discounted NTET Member rate, or full undiscounted non-member rate. All NTET will have to do is to confirm the membership status and receive the commission. This saves the NTET volunteers quite a bit of time and effort, and ensures that renewals are handled in a timely manner. Further discussions have also commenced on improving the cover levels. Once these discussions are complete, we will change the page on the website, and notify members. Please bear with us during this change. If any users of the scheme do not receive their renewals in good time, or encounter problems, please contact breakdown@ntet.co.uk and we will endeavour to assist.
Rally Authorisation Scheme Administration
Whilst Rally Authorisation doesn’t really fall into TSU’s remit, I can confirm discussions are underway to see what the effects of Alan’s passing are. I can’t report on this at present, but we will publish information via the website and social media channels in due course.
Coal and Fuels
Tony’s 1924 Aveling & Porter road roller No. 10906 Cinderella in its working day.
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With regards to coal, Raw Materials Ltd are still committed to seeking and providing coal to the UK heritage market. However, recently there has been an amount of stone included within the dumpy bags of South African coal that they have been providing at a discounted rate, as that supply comes to an end. There is still circa 500 tons of this coal available and due to the issues over Steaming • Summer 24
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LEFT & RIGHT: Head of TSU Tony Seddon’s 1914 Aveling & Porter compound traction engine No. 8401 when at Weekes’ Orchard.
stones in the bags, Raw Materials had made a significant further discount but following social media comments withdrew the offer. Those who are still interested in purchasing South African coal, which has proven successful for a good number of users, can still make contact with Raw Materials at info@rawmaterialsltd.co.uk or telephone 01206 584 444. Of course, other sources of coal and manufactured coals remain available through the usual sources.
Compliance Report
Much has been taking place compliance wise, both inside and outside the Trust since the last edition of Steaming. Many of us have seen the social media posts in relation to the call for evidence for registering historic, classic, rebuilt vehicles and vehicles converted to electric. It has been recognised that the policies that are currently in place for the identification of vehicles and the registration processes that accompany them have been around for some time, and they may not accurately reflect the requirements of today’s road user. Additionally, it considers the processes for vehicles that are being restored and rebuilt, for which us as engine enthusiasts, often engaged in restoration, need to take an interest in. As such, these calls for evidence present a great opportunity for us as the NTET to use our collective voice and state our relevance amongst modern day road users. I am pleased to say that John Hunt has kindly pulled together a submission in readiness for the 4th July deadline, and we shall watch the outcome of this eagerly. Separately, we have had many internal discussions in relation to the NTET’s own compliance, the results of which will be communicated to our members in due course. One matter that we can inform you of in this edition of Steaming relates to Professional Indemnity Insurance. The National Traction Engine Trust, especially the TSU, has safety and compliance at its core, and we believe Foden tractor No. 13266 George at the it prudent to inform Sandbach Transport Festival on 20th April. Summer 24 • Steaming
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Further reports from the TSU Team will follow in the next pages, but if you need anything from the TSU, please contact us in the usual way. All that remains is for me to wish you all a good summer of steaming! Tony Seddon Head of TSU
and recommend a solution to our members in case a similar situation arises in the future. This information below has been compiled by Louise Maunder, Tony Seddon, and myself, and will also be shared on our website and via the Disc Scheme. We have been made aware by our insurance broker that Professional Indemnity insurance is issued on the basis of “date claims made” not “date of inspection/certification”. If it were to happen that a boiler inspector was no longer able to provide the Professional Indemnity cover for the validity of the certificate (for example, they retire or pass away), the insurer may refuse any claims made under the policy. Therefore, we recommend that you ascertain that continuation or roll-over Professional Indemnity cover has been obtained to provide insurance during the period that any inspections/ certificates are valid, or alternatively you seek a new inspection. Furthermore, if the above is being read by a boiler inspector, we would recommend that you check whether your policy provides a reasonable period of roll-over Professional Indemnity insurance for completeness. If you have any questions, we are always here to help you in the TSU. Please feel free to reach out to us. Until next issue!
P.S. It’s not compliance all the time, and we need some light relief after legislation. I had the pleasure of attending Sandbach Transport Festival on 20th April, and it was heartening to see the engagement with vintage vehicles, especially steam. Here is a photo from the event, a personal favourite, Foden tractor No. 13266 George, and of course, even better to see a Foden in Sandbach! Charlotte Garbett 5
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Engine Owners Section Report
Driving Training Course 11th and 12th May Another very successful Driving Course was held at the premises of S E Davis & Son at Astwood Bank on 11th and 12th May. The considerable amount of rainfall in the preceding week created some challenges as the field was heavily waterlogged, but as in the past our excellent hosts managed to accommodate all the engines, low loaders, caravans and tents. The weekend weather could not have been better. On Saturday night we were entertained by Andrew Hawkswell with a talk about his father in law’s engineering business in Ceylon. 28 Students took part as follows:12 Advanced John Wilson Logan Pye Thomas Burton Karl Schneidau Brad Evans Mark Evans Jon Richards Jonty Pearce John Gisbourne Tom Borland Nigel Stanley Neil Wilson
6 Intermediate Owen Jones Francis Fitzgerald Scott Baker Ben Pipe Simon Daw Cameron Herring
10 Foundation Oliver Maunder Aled Evans Thomas Harnden Liz Maxim Maisie Stenhouse Moray MacPhail Adam Rumney Phil Sutton-Green Naomi Stenhouse Louise Maunder
Trevor Barraclough with his 6” scale Waterous engine And of course, nothing would be possible without the lecturers: Colin Hatch, Steve Barraclough, Andrew Hawkswell, Anthony Coulls, Andrew Semple, Robin Drury and Paul Davis. Keeping the course members and engine crew topped with tea and coffee was Fee Wardell and her team to whom we owe a big vote of thanks. Of course, nothing would happen without the sterling work by Joe and Vicki Black in organising the weekend. Finally, our thanks must go again to the Davis Family for hosting the weekend, and particularly Paul Davis. This was the seventeenth time that we have been to Astwood Bank, and we are extremely grateful for their excellent hospitality. Bob Siddall
Our thanks go to the engine owners and crew who made the course so enjoyable. Thomas Fields-Patterson with his Aveling & Porter steam tractor Matt Alcock with Bob Siddall’s Babcock & Wilcox roller Phil Hackett with Julie Smith’s Burrell traction engine Richard Hesbrook with his Foden traction engine Daz Wardell with his Fowler road roller Richard Morris with his McLaren road locomotive Mick Burton with his Wallis & Steevens road roller The Bosworth team with the Garrett tractor Paul Davis with his Burrell road locomotive Sebastian Williams with his 6” Foden steam lorry
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ABOVE: Thomas Fields-Patterson with his 1923 Aveling & Porter steam tractor No. 9435 Nessie. Photo Nick Bosworth LEFT: Suitably framed Bob Siddall’s 1926 Babcock & Wilcox roller No. 95/4009. Photo John Durling RIGHT: General Council member Louise Mander’s smile says it all! Photo Nick Bosworth BELOW LEFT: Photo Nick Bosworth.
Shop
Please take a few moments to have a look at the NTET shop pages in this issue of Steaming as there have been a few changes including some new books that we have in stock. I am looking for some help on the sales stand at the Shrewsbury Steam engine rally on the Sunday 25th August and Monday 26th August. If you are interested in helping please contact me via email sales@ntet.co.uk or 01205 480836. Kathy Smith Summer 24 • Steaming
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FBHVC News Summery – Issue 2 - 2024
I suppose that, in one way, it’s a good thing that the FBHVC doesn’t have much that is steam related to exercise it. However, the second issue of Historic does have some interesting articles and there is always the summary of the challenges that our legislators are planning to throw at us.
Martyn’s Law Martyn’s Law is named after Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the terrorist bombing of the Manchester Arena in 2017. The legislation proposes the appointment of a Regulator to oversee actions by owners and operators of event premises to ensure that they are better preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks. There are two tiers planned for this, 100 to 800 capacity and over 800, with differing requirements being placed on each group. Whilst this is mainly aimed at premises, I understand that it could also be applied to open venues too, such as a rally field. This didn’t get through in the last parliament and therefore will now have to wait its turn in the new administration.
Vehicles under 40 years old but over 20 The thorny question of the cut-off point for a vehicle to be considered historic is once again being tested by a petition.; this time asking for the vehicle tax on vehicles between 20 and 40 years old to be reduced. The article points out, amongst other things, that the concession LEFT: 1908 Wallis & Steevens No. 7008 single cylinder traction is a regular supporter of Drive It Day.
Steam Apprentice Club
Following my report in the Spring edition of Steaming asking for additional help to run the SAC, I am somewhat disappointed to report that the number of responses received was less than I had been hoping for. I am thankful to those who have responded. We have already begun to get them involved in the day-to-day running of the club. The SAC is receiving an increased number of invitations to attend events, many offering space for a playpen and a display. Unfortunately, we have had to decline several invitations already this year. The key role we are yet to fill is a co-ordinator for Lady Sylvia, who would be responsible for taking her to events, conducting any maintenance and organising her boiler inspection. At the start of June, the SAC attended the Bath & West Show where we ran a playpen for members and potential members to come along and have tuition on miniature steam engines. Two driving days have successfully gone ahead this year. Unfortunately, the Herts Club driving day, planned for the 26th & 27th May, was cancelled due to heavy rainfall on the site the week before. The first of our joint events with the Model Steam Road Vehicle Society (MSRVS) has also taken place. The MSRVS have 8
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for HVs to be exempt from MOT and VED is based on the assumption that older vehicles are only used lightly and are well looked after. Bringing the cut-off point down to 30, or even 20 years, would represent a vast increase in the numbers of such vehicles on the roads and many of those would be in daily use. Therefore, it cannot be envisaged that any Government is likely to agree to this change. I suggest that it is also not desirable. It is also pointed out that many European Countries impose conditions on the use of HVs, a situation that we do not wish to see in the UK.
Drive It Day Drive It Day on the 21st April was again considered to be a success, with increasing numbers of participants. We don’t have a feel for how many steam engines were out and about specifically for Drive It Day, but I do know that some were, including a couple at Klondyke Mill, the North Staffs. and Cheshire TE Club’s base.
Other articles In this issue there are a couple of interesting articles that may be of interest to you; a look at the trials and tribulations of re-starting motor sport after the war, and particularly turning unused wartime airfields into race circuits, Silverstone being one of the first. Brian Page has written a brief but interesting look at the history of the Jaguar cars; including the decision to change the company name from SS Cars Ltd to Jaguar Cars Ltd, a much more politically acceptable name immediately after the Second World War. The full version of these articles, and many others, can be found on the FBHVC website’s archive page. https://fbhvc.co.uk/newsletter-archive John Durling
been kind enough to invite SAC member along to their club steamups. On the 25th - 27th of May, half a dozen apprentices went along to take part. We are looking forward to the second MSRVS event at the end of June. The Steam Plough Club have again offered places to SAC members at their Hands-On Event in Rutland in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the working of steam ploughing. The places are subsidised by the NTET and SPC, so the cost to the apprentice is only £25 (plus £20 membership to the SPC, for insurance purposes). Once again, here are the roles we need to fill on the SAC committee.
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need a couple of volunteers to manage the schedule of pairing miniatures with apprentices. Formula Mamods requires a couple of volunteers to manage the mamods and keep them running.
SAC Committee: All of the above, as well as being involved in the planning of which events we attend and contributing to the improvement of the club. Completing tasks for the day-to-day running of the club.
SAC Chairman: All of the above, as well as overseeing all SAC activities. Encouraging new ideas to take the club forward and keep it relevant to our members. This role requires election to the NTET General Council. I am happy to assist the new chairman so they can make a gradual transition into the role.
Lady Sylvia Coordinator Managing the SAC’s miniature. This person should have the technical ability to run a miniature engine around children. Lady Sylvia has her own transport trailer but could be carried in your own transport if that suits your situation. Ideally, we would like Lady Sylvia to attend various events each summer, hopefully
Membership Musings
Firstly, many apologies from me to all the membership both new or existing members who have been waiting for their membership packs or cards. I am now sporting a new “all singing all dancing” printer, as after much debate it appears it’s cheaper and more cost effective to buy a new one rather than repair a machine that is 2½ years old. So, the old one will be delivered to the recycling centre in due course, as its too big for kerbside collection. This is the sustainable green world they keep telling us about, don’t get me started on electric cars. The rally season is well underway, and plans are being made for the membership Pop Up Stand to make a few visits out this year. We hope to be at Bocconnoc at the end of July then back up to South Cerney, before on to Onslow Park for the August Bank Holiday weekend, then across to Bedford in September. If you have an event that you feel would benefit from a Trust presence, please let me know for next year and we can see what we can do. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Irvin Barraclough and of Trevor Daw - both gentleman I have had the privilege to chat with and spend time with on a number of occasions. They
From the President
Our new editor, Paul, has made quite a few changes to Steaming – some are obvious and some more subtle, and I think the results are very good. Amongst things he has told me, put simply, “It’s time we had something from the President!” So here we are. I tend not to do this too often as we have a firstclass chairman and team running the show, and I am wheeled out for odd jobs from time to time. Sadly, one task I have been involved with recently has been writing obituaries. We have lost some long serving members who have been a great asset to the Trust and I must now add to this list Irvin Barraclough and Trevor Daw. These people have all contributed actively to the NTET in different ways and we will miss them all. The message is all not too subtle really, we need help! The loss of David Smith for example has meant that Nick Summer 24 • Steaming
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coordinated with events where we have a display or playpen. Also coordinating occasions where Lady Sylvia might be taken to events by other committee members. Carrying out maintenance, including boiler washouts and organising boiler inspections.
Driving Days Coordinator This is mostly an admin-type role. It includes liaising with the organisers of the driving days to set dates for their events each year. Receiving application forms and payments from apprentices. Allocating places for each event to those who have applied and providing a list of attendees to the event. Also keeping all applicants up to date on receipt of their application, as well as when places have been allocated (or not). The role requires periodic sessions of work throughout the year. Good organisational skills and aptitude with email and spreadsheets would be beneficial.
Social Media Coordinator Posting regular updates on social media about SAC activities and events, as well as regular interesting posts/photos/videos, etc. Nick Bosworth
were what you might call elder statesman of our hobby, and their friendship, knowledge and wise councel will be much missed by those of us who knew them. Rest in Peace. For those of you who are considering paying your membership by Direct Debit please send your Mandates to me, not your bank (the mandate form is on page 11 of this issue of Steaming). Please send them in in plenty of time. I need 30 clear days before the first payment is due to get them into the system. PLEASE NOTE THEY CANNOT BE BACK DATED. When filling out your mandate you continue to pay what you pay now. For those members of a more mature age, I am sorry, if you are not already paying the OAP rate it is no longer available to join ie it is only available to those already classed as such. I wish you all a good rally season and happy steaming. Richard Semple
Bosworth has taken up much more of the technical help and support. Thanks to him and the TSU team, everything is under control, but we do need more people. So please do some soul searching and consider what you can offer. The Trust is the principal way knowledge of our engines is promoted and carried forward, and it is vital that the history and knowledge of our fine section of Britain’s industrial heritage is promoted. If you can offer us some time, please call any one listed inside the cover and have a chat Andrew Semple 9
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John Fowler Legacy
am delighted to announce the National Traction Engine Trust’s partnership with the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL). This partnership has been made possible due to the incredibly kind legacy bequest of Shirley Therese Capel who left specific instructions in her will that a sum should be set aside for the upkeep and maintenance of archive information at Reading University Rural History Centre for John Fowler & Co (Leeds), specifically the MERL, which would be administered by the NTET. A legacy bequest with specific instructions attached to it presented us with a few legal hurdles but these were soon resolved and, following lengthy discussions with the MERL, it has been decided that the legacy will be put towards a large digitisation exercise of the John Fowler engineering drawings in order to preserve the Fowler archive and make it more accessible to the community. This is something I have been keen to inform our members about for some considerable time. It has taken a lot of hard work to get us to this position, and I want to express my thanks to Caroline Gould, Janice Galvin and Guy Baxter at the MERL, JWM Solicitors who helped us with the legal documentation, and then within the NTET, Amy Reynolds who has been administering the legacy in accordance with the request. Finally, I believe specific thanks should be made
TR FOW PH2/14/B849 - Class R1 compound spring mounted road locomotive - single cylinder type clutch gear (14th October 1904).
to Shirley Therese Capel as, without this generous and very thoughtful donation, this entire project would not have been possible. We shall continue to report on the progress of this partnership in subsequent editions of Steaming, however the MERL wished to also express their thanks on the legacy bequest and provide some further information to our members. I share below the statement issued by the Museum of English Rural Life:
TR FOW DO1/53811 - Arrangement of class D3 compound traction engine (3rd September 1908).
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The Museum of English Rural Life (the MERL) are delighted to have received £19,000 via the National Traction Engine Trust from the legacy bequest of Shirley Therese Capel. The bequest was bequeathed to the NTET with specific instructions that the funds be used solely for the upkeep and maintenance of archive information of the John Fowler & Co (Leeds) at the University of Reading. For further information of the John Fowler archive see here: https://merl. reading.ac.uk/collections/john-fowler-co-leedsltd/ The first project using this funding will digitise the engineering drawings within the John Fowler Archive. This is no small undertaking as there are 10,000 drawings in the collection. We started the project on 19 February 2024 and so far, we have digitised over 3400 drawings. 240 of the drawings did not have a description on our collections database so have now been catalogued and will appear on the database, https://merl.reading. ac.uk/merl-collections/search-and-browse/ databases/ Additionally, 430 archival descriptions of the John Fowler photographs contained within the photograph albums (TR FOW PH2) have been updated. Charlotte Garbett Steaming • Summer 24
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NATIONAL TRACTION ENGINE TRUST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024
The 2024 AGM of the National Traction Engine Trust will be held on Saturday 16th November at the ROYAL MARITIME HOTEL 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3HS. Phone/Fax: 023 9298 2182. Accommodation can be booked by contacting the hotel directly. If you wish to join, the evening meal will be priced at £38 per head, please see details on the next page for the menu and booking. Formal notice of the meeting, along with the Agenda, Report and Accounts, together with the names of those standing for election and a voting form, will also be distributed to members with the October Steaming. Any member may submit a Motion for discussion at the Annual General Meeting. All such motions must be in writing, and signed by a proposer and seconder, stating their respective Trust membership numbers. Under Article 16 of the Trustʼs Articles of
Association, items for discussion must reach the General Secretary on or before Friday 4th October 2024 in order that they can be published in the Agenda. Members retiring by rotation after their three year term of office are: Dick Blenkinsop, Nick Bosworth, John Durling and Tony Seddon. All are eligible for re-election. If you are interested in joining the General Council, a nomination form is published below. All nominations should be sent to the General Secretary, Anne Whittingstall, and must be received by Friday 4th October 2024. The names of the nominees will be included in the published Agenda to be distributed with the October magazine. Those standing for election will be required to provide a brief introductory profile of approximately 150 words, outlining themselves and their interests.
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Form of nomination for election of member of the General Council Name of Nominee: ............................................................................................. Membership Number: ....................................... Address: ............................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................... I agree to accept the nomination for this office and if elected serve the Trust and abide by its constitution
Signature of Nominee: .................................................. Date: ............................. Proposed by: ........................ Signature: ....................... Membership No: ............ Seconded by: ....................... Signature: ....................... Membership No: ............ Send this form along with a brief introductory profile to: NTET Secretary, Bluebell Cottage, High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AD or email: general.secretary@ntet.co.uk
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NTET AGM DINNER – SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2024 7PM FOR 7.30PM MENU CHOICES STARTER Duck and Port Pate – Red Onion Marmalade & Sourdough Or Prawn Salad – Marie Rose Sauce, Brown Bread & Butter Or Leek and Potato Soup (V, GF) MAIN Sweet Potato and Red Onion Marmalade Tart with Fine Beans, New Potatoes and Rich Tomato Sauce (GF,vegan) Or Roast Topside of Beef – Yorkshire Pudding & Pan Gravy Roast Potatoes, Vegetable Medley Or Herb Crusted Loin of Cod with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Fine Beans & Buttered New Potatoes DESSERT Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard Or Chocolate and Coconut Tart , Raspberry Coulis (VG,) Or Profiteroles filled with Cream – Rich Chocolate & Toffee Sauce (GF)
Please email your choices to treasurer@ntet.co.uk or complete the online form
PAYMENT
Please return menu choices and payment of £38 per head no later than Sunday 27th October 2024. Payment ideally by BACS: Name: National Traction Engine Trust Account number: 97898473 Sort code: 56-00-60 Please put “AGM” and your surname as a reference Alternatively please post a cheque with the menu choices to: Amy Reynolds Virginia Cottage Upper Vobster Radstock BA3 5SA Summer 24 • Steaming
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday 19th November 2023 – 2.30pm
Held at the Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton, and as a zoom call. Attendees: 51 as per the register and 40 via Zoom. 1. President’s welcome – Andrew Semple The President welcomed all to the meeting ‘back in the ‘Old Country’ 2.1 Chairman’s welcome – Rob Clifford-Wing The chairman welcomed all to the meeting, and commented what a pleasure it is to be in Yorkshire. 2.2. Apologies received from: Les and Dee Searle, Allan and Patrick Marchington, Bill Starling, Michael Walters, Steve K Durrance, Robert Herring, Roger Mills, Tony Hunt, Nick Baker, Mary Ford, Brian Gooding, Louise Maunder 3. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on 19th November 2022. Approval of the minutes was proposed by Rob Clifford Wing, seconded by Anne Whittingstall, and was accepted by all those who voted or were present 3.1. Matters arising from the previous minutes. No matters arising. 4. To receive the chairman’s report – Rob Wing The chairman started by introducing Paul Ritchie, the new Editor of Steaming and John Wye, the new Rally Organisers Chair to the members. The chairman stated that the only Section Leader who will report to the Meeting in full will be our Treasurer, Amy, as all other section heads have submitted reports which are within the booklet. The chairman noted that the last financial year which closed on 31st March 2023 saw a return to a ‘normal’ operating year’s activities. The trading year produced a surplus of £9,321 and with this excess surplus commented that the Trust is headed towards a sound financial footing which will help to assure its future for us all. The chairman reported that our Steam Apprentice Club (SAC) benefited from the hard work and commitment of its chairman and Trustees. Special thanks go to Mrs Louise Maunder who managed the SAC playpen at our chosen rallies, resulting in a major increase in new members and renewals. The chairman stated that we really do need more helpers on the ground as we are totally beholden to a very small band of volunteers who staff our events. These are SO remunerative in signing up new steam enthusiasts and are producing the engine crews and owners of the future. The chairman reported that there are vintage car clubs which face dwindling interest and membership, solely for the lack of effective successional planning and plead that we’re not unwittingly driven down this path. The chairman added that amid a backdrop of clubs nationally reporting reductions in their membership, NTET/SAC 14
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membership continued to grow during the period with overall numbers increasing by 10%. The chairman shared his thanks to all members who continue to support the Trust in this current challenging financial climate. The chairman reminded members that communication remains a focus for Trustees and gave his thanks to the newly formed ‘comms group’ for its time and commitment given to improving the flow of information to members. We are still looking for a Marketing/PR Trustee to head up this particularly important Trust work. Trust will actively encourage collaboration with other likeminded organisations. Progress is being made in multiple directions. The chairman reflected It would be remiss of him not to recognise the Trustees and members who man our presence in the events and rallies we have attended over the past year. It is their commitment which ensures our presence is felt up and down the country. On behalf of the members, the chairman thanked them all for their hard work and allegiance to the Trust. The chairman also wanted to recognise the Trust’s sections and especially the Technical Service Unit (TSU). Newly appointed Trustee Tony Seddon has taken over the reins of TSU. David managed the TSU team for over twenty years and now focuses on technical support. Tom Atwood along with other members of the team have managed the Trust’s involvement in trialling new sources of coal and coal products. Finally, the chairman shared his gratitude to all members who have supported the Trust during the past year and especially to his fellow trustees who have continued to assist the membership and him during this time. 5. Questions from Section Head Reports No questions raised from the floor for the section head reports contained within the AGM booklet. Rally Organisers – this section was not included in the booklet so John Wye introduced himself and gave some background on his experience as a rally organiser and safety officer. John advised that his focus is to get the health and safety training up and running and to also get the code of practice finally put to bed with links to The Purple Guide. Rally monitors have been a bit of an issue and John asked the members for volunteers to help with supporting the Authorised Events. John reiterated to the members that he can be contacted if support is needed. Approval of chairman’s report (to include the sub section reports) was proposed by Rob Clifford-Wing, seconded by Nick Bosworth and approved by the members. 6. To Receive the Full Accounts & Balance Sheet – Amy Reynolds The treasurer began by referring the attendees to their booklets to view the accounts to 31 March 2023 (Please also refer to the 2023 AGM Booklet for full details of the Accounts) and explained it had been a quieter year. Amy shared that the Direct Debit system Steaming • Summer 24
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for membership renewals was now in place and was working well. Gift Aid has also bedded in, which means we can claim back 25% on subs, provided the member pays enough tax, makes gift aid declaration and benefits to the member are less than 25% of the cost. The Profit & Loss to 31 March 2023 showed a profit of £44,671, which includes a large donation from the Estate of M J Beeby of £25,000, for which a new fund has been created to decide what the Legacy should be spent on. Further are costs allocated to designated funds (education and scholarship, SAC Development, Environmental and 70th Anniversary fund). An income of £93,000 was £36,000 up on 2022 income.and attributed to an increase in both NTET and SAC subs of £8k, an increase in rally authorization fees of £5k, return of the driver training course £7k and increased sales £16k, although this included GDSF. After costs there was a gross profit of £38k, an increase from £34k in 2022. The treasurer stated that 2023/24 budgets are suggesting profit of £12k and at 6 months into FY24 there is profit of £12k already due to cost savings in various areas. Amy reflected that she stood here last year and talked about cash in reserves, which are now even higher (£194k) and shared that we are looking into investing an amount of cash into “safe” investments. These should be invested for the future of the trust and meets our charitable aims. As trustees, ideas have been discussed and we’re open to ideas from the membership if there is something you think we should be investing in for the future of the club. Questions opened up to the room. Copies of the accounts are available on request.
8. To Elect / Re-elect General Council Members in Accordance with Article 19. Election Results: Chairman re-elected: Rob Clifford-Wing General Council members re-elected: Louise Maunder, Kathy Smith, Mark Waite General Council Members elected: Charlotte Garbett, John Wye 9. AOB BESTT: Andrew Semple The President reported that BESTT has been running for many years, started by Gordon Newton, offering training courses in a range of engineering and safety subjects. Andrew shared anecdotes of incidents that have been affecting the railway world to illustrate the point of the value of these courses. Andrew advised that there is a website where you can sign up to courses. Bob Siddall reported that the Boiler Code of Practice committee are working through a set of guidance notes and mentioned quality issues that arise with metals such as copper, steel, boiler tubes and the manufacture of these. Bob reminded the members that we do keep a watch on this sort of thing and invited the members to share any concerns that he can raise at the committee to look into. Details of Tomo Thompsons funeral was shared.
The Treasurer’s Report was proposed by Amy Reynolds, seconded by Anne Whittingstall and approved by the members who voted. 7. To Appoint Independent Examiners Charles Lovell & Co. Proposed by Amy Reynolds, seconded by Rob Clifford-Wing and approved by the members who voted.
The chairman formally closed the meeting to enable the President and Vice-President to conduct the trophy presentations. Meeting Formally Closed at: 15:20
DETAILS OF HOTEL AND VISITS 2024 AGM HOTEL ROYAL MARITIME HOTEL 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3HS. Phone/Fax: 023 9298 2182. Public car parking is available opposite the hotel at reduced rates. Accommodation can be booked by contacting the hotel directly. Prices and discount codes below. NTET 10% discount code GA000661 please quote this when booking. One Night: (15th November only) Budget Rooms: Single Occupancy: £69 / Double Occupancy: £98 Classic Rooms: Single Occupancy: £84 / Double Occupancy: £113 Deluxe Rooms: Single Occupancy: £94 / Double Occupancy: £123 Two Nights: (15th & 16th November only) Budget Rooms: Single Occupancy: £138 / Double Occupancy: £196 Classic Rooms: Single Occupancy: £168 / Double Occupancy: £226 Deluxe Rooms: Single Occupancy: £188 / Double Occupancy: £246
VISITS Saturday In the morning, we have a specialist opening of the Bursledon Brickworks Museum. (The Brickworks Museum, Coal Park Lane, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7GW). You will be able to visit the museum and see its original 1897 John Wood & Sons steam engine running which powers the brickmaking machinery. The traction engines based on site will be in steam in the yard. Visiting steam engines, large and small, are invited to join us. Overnight storage for engines will be available for those wishing to attend, longer stays may be available subject to negotiation. If you wish to attend with an engine, please contact Keith Reynolds ewaota@hotmail.co.uk 07739120853. Sunday This will involve some specialist visits to the Portsmouth historic dockyard - more details will be in the next issue - but we have already secured a visit aboard Steam Pinnace 199. We are also looking into a visit within the dockyard designed for the younger steam apprentices.
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OBITUARIES Irvin Keith Barraclough B.Sc MIMechE CEng.
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rvin was born to Hilda and Joe Barraclough on 2nd May 1934, at Barrow In Furnace, moving to Warrington in 1937. Irvin went to Sankey village school then Evelyn Street school in Warrington, were he passed his 11+ and started at Manchester Grammar School. Irvin studied Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham University, gaining his degree and becoming a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and a chartered engineer. Following his degree, Irvin started a graduate apprenticeship at Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company, Manchester. In 1958 he moved to London to work for the CEGB, mainly on large steam turbines for power generation. Irvin went to a University dance with
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a life-long friend Mike Dunn, where he met Annette a student nurse, who was to become his wife in 1960, making their home in Dewsbury. Their sons, Steven and Trevor were born in 1962 & 1965. Although Irvin wasn’t a particularly hands on dad when the boys were small, he was happy to have them around once they were old enough to know a Whitworth from an AF spanner, and big enough to pass them to him. He instilled in them both a lifelong love of steam. Irvin worked at CEGB until 1959 and was offered a job at Tinsley Wire and worked there for 5 years. Then moved to Wollaston Northampton to work for Cosworth, he was in-charge of post race inspection of the FVA Formula 2 racing engines and was a member of the team that designed and developed the Cosworth
Irvin on Maris’s Fowler road loco at the 2023 Sheffield rally, the last engine he went on.
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DFV F1 V8, which to this day is the most successful Formula 1 racing engine. Irvin had been a keen rugby player and enthusiastic biker, competing in motorcycle scrambling competitions on his 350cc AJS. However, the steam bug was starting to get to him and in 1964 he bought the Marshall agricultural engine in partnership with David Ball. Irvin returned to Rotherham to work at Tinsley Wire where he worked until 1992 when he retired. This job, in the maintenance department, gave him access to large machine tools which were very useful when restoring various steam engines. He subsequently bought a Fowler roller from a school playground in Derby, where he replaced the broken front forks then steamed the roller home to Thrybergh. The roller then underwent what was for the time a major restoration. Eventually the opportunity came along to buy Fowler road locomotive No. 14893 Midnight from the Reynolds family. Dreadnought, as it was known at the time was steamed home to Thrybergh and a thorough overhaul commenced. Nearly every moving part and bearing was replaced or repaired, the boiler was repaired where required and retubed. Midnight took part in the Fowler memorial road run from Hunslet to the Leeds club rally where Irvin received the Gerry Proctor ‘Golden Bolt’ award for mechanical restoration. The restoration work continued including modifications such as the addition of a high geared 3rd speed and pressurized automatic lubrication system to the high speed bearings. The engine proved to be economical, reliable and fast enough to cover long distances. This was also the time when Irvin started to get a reputation for understanding the intricacies of steam engine valve gear and setting up valve gear to improve performance even compared with to the original manufacturers. He designed a special machine for re-cutting the compound angled port faces on Fowler compound engines, which is still in use today. After a number of seasons and many hundreds of miles the time came to replace Steaming • Summer 24
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Irvin with his Fowler No. 14893 Midnight and dog Rex, outside Tinsley Wire Industries Limited.
the boiler. This gave Irvin the opportunity to exercise the engineering knowledge and skills he is renowned for. The new boiler in outline was the same as Fowler’s design but it included many improvements. The construction was a mix of welding and riveting, which eliminated many scale traps and improved heat transfer. Midnight came back on to the rally circuit and some memorable journeys were accomplished. Irvin’s next project was Typhoo, the Sentinel-ERF, this was undoubtedly Irvin’s finest achievement and brought together Irvin and his late great friend Sam Ward. The premise was simple, take a lorry chassis and drop in a Sentinel shunting locomotive engine and boiler, which he saved from the scrap yard. However, it became more involved with the chassis stripped to its side channels on the workshop floor and chalk marks placed where the cross members, axles, springs, engine and boiler etc would be located. Typhoo was gradually assembled with the engine and boiler being rebuilt and modified to suit the new application. Various design challenges were solved along the way. A balanced steam regulator Summer 24 • Steaming
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valve was designed and made to give a light accelerator pedal action. An auxiliary electro-hydraulic system was devised to operate the power steering when manoeuvring at low speed. Out on the road, the Sentinel super heater was found wanting and a multi coil super heater with twin chimneys proved a very significant improvement in superheating. Typhoo proved to have startling performance on the road, as anyone who went for a passenger ride will confirm. Although not over endowed with power, the multi speed transmission enabled the 100hp engine to power Typhoo along in excess of 50mph and the brakes were more than capable of launching the fireman out of his seat! Irvin continued steaming with Midnight and Typhoo until 2010 when he sold them, to start building a steam turbine powered tractor to his own design. Many pages of calculations were written, and designs drawn for the boiler and turbine. The ‘Barraclough’ boiler featured tubular water walls, fire tubes, thimble tubes, saturated steam drum, steam dome, multi coil super heater and feed water
pre-heater in the search for improved efficiency. The saturated part of the boiler was built and hydraulic tested to 500psig. A steam turbine was acquired, reputedly used at Fowlers works in Leeds, which obviously appealed to Irvin being a Fowler enthusiast. Unfortunately, Irvin was diagnosed with terminal lung disease and he “ran out of steam” before it was completed. Irvin was widely respected and highly regarded for his engineering knowledge and experience. He was generous with his time and advice, he would always encourage others in their endeavours, particularly those starting out on their steam journey. Irvin was a long time member of the NTET, supporting the COP and Engine owners section and was thrilled to receive life long membership a few years ago. On his 90th birthday he thanked Annette for her wonderful care of him for their 63 years together, and to say he couldn’t have had a better wife. RIP Irvin; Husband, Father, Mechanical & Steam Engineer. Steven Barraclough 17
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Trevor Daw - A life in steam 1935 - 2024
he recent passing of Trevor Daw on May 21st at the age of 89 has taken away a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be greatly missed in both the road and railway preservation worlds. A few words here can hardly do justice to a full life, begun in Kent, continued in Bedfordshire and completed in Warwickshire. Trevor would have known steam engines in early employment at the London Brick Company, both in excavators and their Sentinel narrow gauge engines, although commercially steam was on its way out. Trevor began to make contacts in the new preservation world and became friends with people like John Crawley of Turvey, an early chairman of the National Traction Engine Club as then was. Michael Lane was another contact, historian of many companies and later General Manager of the Snowdon Mountain Railway, where Trevor’s friendship would open doors for us on a visit in 1980. He was also an early
volunteer on the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales, where he achieved notoriety by falling off a high wall at Penrhyn and surviving rolling down the bank at the bottom, pretty much unscathed. On his move to Warwickshire and Henley-in-Arden, he began to meet folks in the local traction engine and steam preservation scene, like Gus Palmer, and Arthur & Hylbert Smith of Oldberrow, where summer steam parties became something to enjoy, meeting more like minded enthusiasts. Around 1962, Gus Palmer introduced my father Peter to Trevor, Dad having been into railways until then, but after visits to the Birmingham Newhall Street Rally, a new interest entered his life. Jack Marshall of Hockley Heath also had a traction engine, and a yard opposite Jack’s home began to be another venue for folks to meet and enjoy engines. Trevor was by then employed in the wine trade, and during his travels, in 1966 he discovered a semi-derelict steam roller
at a pub in Bransford, Worcestershire. He persuaded the then owner Arche Maund to sell the engine to himself, Gus Palmer, Doug Kempton and Dad, forming the Arden Steam Group. Together they managed to repair it enough to drive it back from Worcestershire to Warwickshire in 1967, a very eventful trip that involved a BBC film crew and saw Trevor’s pink Ford car written off! The group roaded and rallied Ruston No. 114059 extensively for the next few years, but in 1971, Trevor bought the roller outright from the other members of the group and extensively overhauled it between then and 1982. With family in Hockley Heath, I remember following its restoration as a child, and Trevor’s pride at getting it out with early steamings is a fond memory. He, son Matthew (Jock) and friends rallied it extensively, near and far, through the next few decades, taking it on National Traction Engine Trust Road Runs, back to where it worked in Worcestershire, back to Lincoln,
The Ruston roller No. 114059 at Henley in Arden Carnival in 1967 we think, from left: Robin Woodhall, Trevor Daw, Jack Marshall, Peter Coulls, Doug Kempton, Gus Palmer, Hylbert Smith & Arthur Smith.
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where it was built and on to the Great Dorset Steam Fair in 1997. A crossover with his parallel world on the Severn Valley Railway was using the Ruston to roll the trackbed of platform 2 at Kidderminster Town Station. The steam interest saw Trevor in at the formation of the Hockley Heath Steam Association and an early member of the Warwickshire Steam Engine Society. The HHSA began to run steam rallies in the village (Trevor managing to source some very unusual exhibits, including the rare Thornycroft steam lorry Dorothy, owned by his employer, whose head then visited the rally and was surprised to see their asset on show!), and the growth and success of these led to Trevor being invited by the Royal Agricultural Society to run the steam section of the new Town & Country Festival in 1974 at the NAC at Stoneleigh, a position that he occupied and ran until the end of the Festival in the late 1990s. Perhaps his proudest moment was in 1982, when he introduced HRH Princess Anne to many of the engine owners and crew present that year. In the 1990s, Trevor began to lecture and teach at the NTET Driving Course, something that he did until 2016. His speciality was engine lubrication. He travelled the country doing this – I went with him to Yorkshire and Devon on courses, and eventually they settled at SE Davis, just down the road from us here, and much more convenient for Trevor, by now living at Fern Bank. At that York course, we had the Saturday night meal sitting with Richard Gibbon from the National
Wallis & Steevens Simplicity roller No. 7940 Susie at 48 Spring Lane, Hockley Heath c.1969, Trevor on the right, then Janet Woodhall (Anthony Coulls’s Mum) and Jack Marshall.
Railway Museum, and the conversation led to me having a placement at the Museum and eventually doing what I do today. He is fondly remembered by many of his former students. Always ready with advice and help if it was accepted – but he was never afraid of a sharp word either. I certainly recall one of two heated conversations at the Town & Country Festival, but if you were genuinely interested, you were in. Even the week before he died, his grandson Douai brought him to the driving course where Charlie
Trevor takes Ruston No. 114059 through Birmingham in May 1991 during the road run that took place as part of the Science Museum rally that used to happen in the city. Anthony Coulls.
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and I were helping, and he was delighted to chat to her and talk to her about the roller she had just acquired – one that he knew from Hockley Heath 40 years earlier. He took great interest in families and young people, and many recall his advice and encouragement One last story - ever willing to encourage, Trevor assisted several folks with their engines early on in ownership. David & Julie Smith were no exception when they bought their roller Acrise Maid in the early 80s. On one journey from Hockley Heath to Stoneleigh, they decided to take water from a hydrant at Hatton Crossroads. Having flooded the hydrant chamber, David then dropped the key into the chamber having at least turned the water off. Now being a man of short stature, he couldn’t reach into the chamber to find the key. Trevor, being taller, tried and couldn’t. He then stripped to the waist and told David to hold him as he plunged into the chamber in search of the key. His first attempt failed, so he tried again. Whilst this was going on, an old lady pulled up in a Morris Minor, and seeing David holding Trevor from behind and Trevor disappearing down the hole, wound her window down and shouted “You dirty beggars” or words to that effect, and drove off. Rest in Peace Trevor, we will miss you. Anthony Coulls 19
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Apprentices
return to Stithians The Steam Apprentice Club (SAC) supports local clubs in delivering well-attended events for young people to experience steam up close and personal!
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very year on behalf of the SAC the West of England Steam Engine Society (WESES) hosts a two day event held over the early May Bank Holiday weekend at the Stithians Showground in Cornwall. This year the Society hosted thirty-six youngsters spread over two days. My thanks go to the SAC, WESES organisers, not forgetting engine owners and parents who helped to deliver such an exciting weekend of learning and fun. I arrived on site to be greeted by seven engines and eighteen young people, whose ages ranged from eight to seventeen, each one with the common aim of getting mucky and having great fun. I’m pleased to report they achieved both goals with absolute perfection!
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Talking to three dads, as one does, whilst eating a bacon and egg sandwich, (most of which ended up on my jacket) and drinking a piping hot cup of tea, kindly provided by an apprentice dad for donations towards the local club, I was pleased to hear multiple positive thoughts on how their children benefited from learning about steam and engines. One father commented: “It teaches young people how to communicate and be around grown-ups”. Another shared, “it’s given my son so much confidence just being around the engines and getting to know other steam apprentices. When compared with playing games on an iPhone, seeing my son up on an engine polishing, oiling up and getting involved with all the preparations is just so
It’s given my son so much confidence just being around the engines and getting to know other steam apprentices
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Treeve Nichols, chairman of WESES provides his 1921 Foden No. 10530 Pride of the West to allow the apprentices to get “hand-on” experience.
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The smile says it all! Daniel Horne clearly had a great time – and who knows, this might be another step for him becoming an engine owner one day.
rewarding. To see him driving a full sized engine around the half mile circuit was brilliant; what could be better for a young person!” Behind those young smiling faces is the SAC, supported by over worked helpers, rally organisers and equally important, engine owners, who give their time for young people to learn and enjoy our engines. I know Brasso on lagging sheets is a real frustration but you have to learn somewhere and, if a little bit of oil runs down the paintwork, is that really the end of the world when you’re giving a young person a chance to acquire some life skills, understand basic engineering and perhaps most of all, have some fun? Who knows, one of those youngsters might be the proud new owner of your engine one day? The National Traction Engine Trust (NTET) is very proud of the SAC but, we continue to struggle to find people to come and help and support this most valuable organisation. I mentioned in Steaming • Summer 24
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my preamble in last quarters edition of Steaming, that the vintage car movement is facing very real successional problems in finding people to enjoy their cars when their owners feel their time behind the wheel is coming to an end. As engine owners we need to embrace the next generation and, to our credit we have, by the creation of the SAC. To be able to confirm in excess of 7000 young people have come to steam and broadly have continued within the movement, is testament to the value of this precious facilitator. This doesn’t come without commitment so I ask all engine owners to please give a little thought to how you might be able to help a youngster. This help doesn’t need to be in the shape of weeks or months or even days, what it means is allowing someone to get up on the footplate of an engine and have a look, to smell the mix of oil and steam that we adults know is completely addictive. If you see a family with a young person gazing up at the engine you are on, nip down and talk to them. They may be a little embarrassed to start with but with just a little encouragement you might just ignite a
Apprentice Josh Sandow attends to cleaning duties on 1932 Fowler No. 19205 Lady Gwen.
The late Charlie Daniel’s Fowler No. 15163 was another engine in attendance for the benefit of the SAC members to enjoy.
flame which will last a lifetime. Many of us started our careers in steam by a chance encounter with a kind owner or crew member who helped a young person enjoy steam. If it wasn’t for the late Charlie Daniel’s kindness I wouldn’t
be writing to you now. Finally, I can reaffirm once again Steam is alive and well in Cornwall, as it is in many other counties of Great Britain. Rob Clifford-Wing
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FROM THE EDITOR
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he observant amongst you will have noticed a change to the packaging that your copy of Steaming arrived in this time. We are all aware of the high-profile environmental concerns relating to plastic and the negative impact of plastics on the environment. The previous wrapping used HIVL 576 which was 100% recyclable, but in conjunction with our printers, Lavenham Press, a new starch-based film has been introduced for the wrapping for the magazines. This film uses natural biopolymers, consisting mainly of potato and maize starch
which are fully sustainable. There is no polythene in this product, so when it degrades there are no microplastics left in the soil or watercourses. It conforms to EN 13432, so it is fully compostable in household compost heaps. In theory it could be put in your council garden waste or food waste bin, but as not all councils accept it, it may be worth checking this out with your local council. Steaming is printed on well managed FSC paper using vegetablebased inks, and we now reference this fact on page 3 of the magazine. The printing plates are made of aluminium and are recycled, as are any surplus or old inks, while printing blankets are shredded and used for rubberised play areas and footpaths. Whilst the Spring issue of Steaming was being “stitched and cut” at our printers, Lavenham Press in Suffolk, I took the time to visit them and see the process in action. With over 60 years of experience and a host of other transport titles in their portfolio, we are natural partners, and our magazine is safe in their hands. The NTET is grateful to Lavenham Press for their support for the changes we want to make to the magazine and for enabling this from a cost neutral position. The wet weather that plagued many of the early season rallies appears at last to be being replaced with sunnier, warmer weather – let’s hope that continues and doesn’t go too far the “other way”, where our activities are restricted by the heat and “fire risk” becomes an issue again. Thanks as ever to the contributors to Steaming, without whom we have no magazine – please consider getting in contact to share what you have been up to and keep sections like Steaming Around as varied and as inclusive as possible. The next copy deadline is 16th September, so please do send in your reports to steaming@ntet.co.uk with your photos as well – thank you. Paul Ritchie
ABOVE LEFT: Sections of the Spring issue of Steaming ready to be stitched and cut. LEFT: The familiar front and back pages of Steaming before folding. RIGHT: Preserving history at Lavenham’s with a Monotype keyboard for hot metal typesetting.
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Sussex in 2017 I was flitting around sporadically. Following Wiston rally on in the internet, when uponon the Sussex in 2017 I wasI happened flitting around Steam Traction World (STW) website. the internet, when I happened upon the When Traction I told myWorld wife that one could buy a Steam (STW) website. tractionI told engine said “why notbuy do a When mykit, wifeshe that one could it; you need a hobby”. needed second traction engine kit, sheI said “whynonot do it; you need a hobby”. I needed no second
by them, I signed there then. I seeing what I was up taking on.and Impressed chose to build theup 4” there Burrell Single by them, I signed and then.Crank I Compound; partly Road Loco, chose to buildthis theis4” Burrell Single Crank with belly tank, and solid Compound; thismotion is partlyguards, Road Loco, flywheel. not many 4”and SCC’s with bellyThere tank, are motion guards, solid around, soThere I felt are thatnot thismany was a4”bit out of flywheel. SCC’s the ordinary, something around, so I felt that thisdifferent was a bitfor outthe of rallyordinary, field. something different for the the rallyAlthough field. I’m mainly trained in electrical
wheel assembled. Now I have to say that painting is really notNow my favourite Maybe I’m just I have topastime. say that painting is really impatient, expecting to getMaybe something not my favourite pastime. I’m just finished inexpecting one go. I considered spray impatient, to get something painting,inbut without the facilities for finished one go. I considered spray setting upbut a spray booth, decided for perhaps painting, without theIfacilities brush painting would be Ithe best option. setting up a spray booth, decided perhaps Two coats of primer, of undercoat, brush painting wouldtwo be the best option. and two ofof gloss, withtwo all the sanding Two coats primer, of undercoat, andAlthough electronicI’m engineering, and software, I mainly trained in electrical downtwo in of between. Then the lining. and gloss, with allcame the sanding haveelectronic a reasonable knowledgeand of mechanical and engineering, software, I A signwriter gave a talk at Sussex down in between. Then came theSteam lining. engineering. So, with STW’s of statement that have a reasonable knowledge mechanical Engine Club, and I realised this was going A signwriter gave a talk at Sussex Steam people with basic workshop shouldthat engineering. So, with STW’stools statement to be a hell of a task. After a few false starts Engine Club, and I realised this was going be able with to build kits, what could people basictheir workshop tools should using masking tape, I realised that I’d need to be a hell of a task. After a few false starts A popular event that hasa been on for many years now is the Poole Quay steam up. possibly wrong! I run smallgoing engineering be able togobuild their kits, what could something a bit more sophisticated, at least using masking tape, I realised that I’d need company, so we’ve got the space and possibly go wrong! I runthis a small With a change of date year engineering the event had a different feel to it, but nonetheless saw an for the fish-tails I wanted on the wheels. I something a bit more sophisticated, at least equipment. wediff don’t the of miniature engines. company, soThat we’vesaid, got space and array of interesting andthe erenthave examples bought a template maker, and drew up the for the fish-tails I wanted on the wheels. I wherewithal to doin sophisticated machining equipment. That said, we don’twas have theVaile’s unusual 4” scale Atkinson lorry. One of those particular Tim design. With a combination lininguptapes bought a template maker, andofdrew the and fabrication, sosophisticated being able to machining buy the wherewithal to do Completed in 2017 by David Bennion of Edgmond, Shropshire, Tim carried and the templates, for has the since most part ittapes design. With a combination of lining complete kit from route and fabrication, soSTW beingwas ablethe to only buy the worked fine, though I soon discovered and the templates, for the most part it out a few modifi cations, and had it sign written also road registered. It certainly is athat open to me. complete kit from STW was the only route the needed a good three days to cure though I soon discovered that smooth and quiet ride and was a popular exhibitworked onpaint thefine, day. open to me. The first kit that arrived was a rear before risking sticking anything to it!to cure the paint needed a good three days The first kit that arrived was a rear before risking sticking anything to it!
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The rare Atkinson lorry in 4” scale trundles along the quayside.
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The Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition takes place from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th October 2024 at the Warwickshire Event Centre and is an excellent show with many miniature traction engines present, and a steaming area for them to move around in. It’s a comprehensive exhibition with top quality exhibits from individuals and over 30 model engineering clubs and societies. There will be a strong array of specialist trade suppliers selling everything for the model engineer from the smallest size BA nuts and bolts to workshop machinery, together with educational and informative lectures. It is very much hoped that the NTET will have a presence there through the SAC, and as Nick Bosworth has already mentioned in his report, and volunteers are welcomed. Please do make contact if you can spare a day or two to help promote the SAC and the NTET. We are delighted to also confirm everyone that Steam Apprentice Club members get free entry to the 2024 exhibition on production of their valid membership card.
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Burrell No. 3489 City of London was the star of the show on its first public outing.
Fawley Hill Vintage Transp Tran sport ort Festival
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erhaps for the last time ever, Lady McAlpine, Patron of the NTET, hosted another event on behalf of the National Transport Trust, for whom she is President at her Fawley Hill estate home. Lady McAlpine took on the
MAY 2024 role of President after the sad passing of her husband, the late Sir William McAlpine in 2018. Fawley is the home of the Fawley Hill Light Railway which is renowned for having the steepest adhesion worked
incline on any railway in the UK at 1:13. Visiting the railway for the weekend was 1942 Hunslet No. 2409 King George and Jack Dibnah’s Kerr Stuart Saddle tank which was visiting from its home at the Foxfield Railway. The railway passes a vast amount of architectural salvage acquired by Sir William over many years. This includes the entire Great Eastern station from Somersham and a former Midland Railway signal box from Burton upon Trent. On a grander scale are the stunning London and South Western Railway station arches removed from Waterloo station in 1991 during the remodelling for the short lived Channel tunnel terminus.
LEFT: 1914 Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 46823 Dusty in the main arena.
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Leaving the lanes of Fawley is 1925 Foden No. 12018.
Also acquired as part of the Channel tunnel remodelling are a series of 36 castt iron pillars originally from the Midland Railway’s St. Pancras station. Today they are erected in a circle at Fawley to create an “Iron Henge”. As in previous years Lady Judy McAlpine is extremely hands on at these events, assisting Andrew Semple with commentary and riding on all sorts of exhibits around the show ground. As always, Fawley hosted a super gathering of full-size steam engines. For many the undoubted highlight this year was the first public outing of 1913 Burrell road locomotive No. 3489 City of London with canopy and full J Hickey & Sons livery. The engine looked magnificent with all the Hickey adornments lovingly recreated to return the engine to its heavy
The rare 8nhp Hornsby traction engine from 1889 No. 6557.
haulage condition, a real credit to all involved in its restoration. Another highlight was the return of the Searle’s 1919 McLaren road locomotive No. 1652 Boadicea looking superb in its latest reincarnation with extended canopy and Shaw and Gaskell Heavy Haulage side boards. Roaded to and from Fawley, over 60 miles each way from Horsham, Leslie Searle was accompanied on the footplate by Alex Haslett-Saunders from the Saunders Collection. Another interesting engine in attendance was early Hornsby traction engine from 1889 No. 6557, one of very few to survive from this early manufacturer. Visiting from Northamptonshire was 1912 Aveling & Porter 8-ton roller No. 7586 Miracle. Last commercially
operated by Hampshire Brothers of Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire it was sold into preservation in 1964. Its new owner, Henry Holdsworth roaded his new purchase from Hampshire’s yard the 15 miles to his home in Armley where it sat on the drive outside his house. 1930 Foden T type tractor No.13630 was another unusual type not often seen in this part of the country. With a fine line up of commercials and vintage cars and on Sunday the Chiltern Vintage Tractor Charity run the extravaganza at Fawley was certainly a rally to remember and all in aid of the excellent causes of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Simon Colbeck All pictures by the author
McLaren No. 1652 Boadicea and Burrell No. 3245 End 2 End with living vans attached prepare for the journey home.
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The Foden on arrival at Brooklands.
THE LONDON TO BRIGHTON
with 1927 Foden No. 12630
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he London to Brighton for commercial vehicles has been held annually at the beginning of May since 1962 when 52 vehicles set off from The British Transport Museum at Clapham with number one in the programme being a 1916 Foden 5 ton steam wagon entered by Fodens. Since then, the run has started in numerous places in London including Battersea Park, Purley Way and Crystal Palace. At one time a transport rally was held to coincide with the run at Crystal Palace. These days eligible vehicles have to be over 20 years old, and the run attracts commercial vehicles of all types and ages. This year the oldest was a 1901 Fowler crane engine and the youngest was a 2001 Man roll on/off diesel lorry. There were nine steam engines entered
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for this year’s run but unfortunately two dropped out before the run. Those taking part were 3 from the Searle stable: 1901 Fowler crane engine No. 8920 The Great North, 1919 McLaren road locomotive No. 1652 Boadicea and 1910 Burrell Gold Medal tractor No. 3245 End to End. Others entered were Jimmer & Sarah Marsh’s 1928 Foden wagon No. 13138 London Pride, Simon Webb’s 1932 Foden tractor No. 14078 Mighty Atom, Malcolm Rogers’s 1929 Super Sentinel waggon No. 7954 and my 1927 Foden wagon No. 12630 The Leader. The run this year started from Brooklands Museum, near Weybridge. The change of start was forced on us mainly by the fact that Crystal Palace is now in the ULEZ zone which would affect a large portion of the entrants.
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Having settled on Brooklands, which is near junction 10 of the M25, all looked set until the Highways Authority decided to close a section of the M25 between junctions 9 & 10 to install some new bridges at the long-term roadworks at junction 10 the same weekend as the run. Over the years I have taken part in the run several times, mainly in a 1929 Commer market garden lorry also in two Sentinel steam waggons owned by Derek Gransden, a Ford E83W van and a Hallford bus. This year I had entered a 1927 Foden C type 3-way tipper steam wagon, which I have restored over 34 years from a part of a very rusty hedge. Taking an old vehicle on a 60 mile run from a starting point nowhere near your home base and a finish which is even further away, requires a degree of planning. With a steam wagon it is much worse, due to such things as coal and water, you can’t just call in a petrol station on route, so you have to take it all with you. The Foden consumes a 25kg bag of coal, costing £15, about every 5 miles and will use 150 gallons of water in about 25 miles. We decided to use a low loader to get to the start and to come back from Brighton. The plan was to take the Foden to Brooklands on Saturday afternoon and then return early on Sunday morning to raise steam and do the run. I had enlisted the help of two friends, Dave Main and
1927 Foden wagon No. 12630 The Leader, as bought at King’s sale in May 1988 at Bishop’s Lydeard.
Brian Hope, Dave had kindly volunteered to stay at Brooklands Saturday night and raise steam in the morning, lighting up at 4am ready for a 6am start. Another friend, Barry Lucking dropped Brian and I off at Brooklands at 5am. There were several entrants all staying the night though not many were up at 5am. Three steam vehicles had already started, Fowler crane engine The Great North started at 3am, McLaren Boadicea and Burrell Gold Medal tractor End to End started about 4am. Most of the other entrants left between 7am and 9am. After oiling up we drove to the hose
pipe to top up the water tank and then set off at 6am passing Concorde on our way out. The route all entrants had to take took us to Leatherhead via Cobham, down the A24 to Dorking then along the A25 to Reigate and Redhill to join the usual route down the A23 to just north of Crawley, where the route went down the Balcombe Road to Cuckfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks up Clayton Hill then rejoining the busy A23 just North of Brighton, through Brighton to Madeira Drive on the sea front, a total distance of 60 miles. We were told to be at the finish before 2pm. The weather was good, dry and warm,
Jimmer Marsh’s Foden London Pride which was driven to the start from near Horsham.
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Simon Webb’s Foden Mighty Atom with a fine Foden trailer.
the sun did not come out until midmorning the roads were quite empty for the first half, which was nice. We passed several entrants driving to the start. I had surveyed the route, in my car, a few weeks before to look for sources of water etc. We planned to pick up water near Horley, which was 26 miles from the start. We reached it by about 8am taking about 20 minutes to fill the tank with 150 gallons, before we had finished. Simon Webb came along with his Foden tractor Mighty Atom towing a nice Foden trailer, he also wanted water. While filling up we refilled the coal bunker and had an oil around, the bunker only holds about two and a half 25kg bags of coal, so had to be refilled several times during the run. We had a stock of 16 bags of Welsh coal on the back, which was burning well with little smoke compared with some other coals around at the moment. The next section of the route took us along the Balcombe Road to Cuckfield, the road is like a switch back ride up and down hill. Up to this point we had only had one
hill, at Redhill, that required us to change down to 2nd gear. The Foden C type has 3 gears, but you try and stay in 3rd as you have to stop to change gear and it is quieter in 3rd. By the time we reached Cuckfield we were starting to see other entrants overtaking us, most managed to overtake but now and again we slowed down to allow them to get past. The next planned stop for water was at Hassocks, which we reached by about 11am. We pulled into a layby to fill up with water again - this time we used the lifter to empty the 100 gallon tank which was on the back and we also coaled up and oiled around. While doing this Simon Webb caught us up again, but this time he roared past us, with his engine sounding very good. The next challenge was Clayton Hill, which is a long steep hill. We changed down the 2nd and went up with no problem, to changing back to 3rd at the top ready for the long downhill section before joining the busy A23 again. The traffic going into Brighton was as bad as
Fowler The Great North driven to the start from Horsham by Ian Langley.
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ever, luckily Fraser Clayton, the organiser, had organised for all the entrants to use the bus lanes which was a great help. Driving a Foden in heavy traffic is hard work, but all went well, we eventually reached the sea front and Madeira Drive at 12 o’clock, having taken 6 hours to cover the 60 miles from the start. With much relief we crossed the finish line and parked up in our class with the rest of the steam entrants. Jimmer & Sarah Marsh were the first to finish at about 10.30am. The only one to finish after us was Malcolm Rogers with his Super Sentinel. We had had a very good run with no mechanical faults, the only problem had been the potholes, at one point we hit one causing the whole wagon to bounce, and when we next looked in the back, the water tank and coal, weighing 1 ton between them, had moved forward 6”! All the exhibits have to stay on Madeira Drive until after the prize-giving, so everybody can have a good look at the vehicles. There are several prizes awarded,
Malcolm Rogers’ Sentinel at Brighton.
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Burrell tractor End to End driven by Robin Marshman at Brighton.
such as Best in Class and overall winner, along with Best Leyland or Ford etc. We managed to win Best Steam Vehicle for which you get a cup for a year and a small, engraved shield to keep. After prize-giving the vehicles queue to leave for home, we drove down the very far end of Madeira Drive where Peter Denham was waiting with his low loader. It was 6pm by the time we left the sea front and the Foden was back in its shed by 8pm. As we had been up at 2.30am it was a long tiring day, but a successful one helped by the good weather. We had burnt 10 bags of coal, including lighting up and used 300 gallons of water, which is 5 gallons per mile! Bob Moorman
The Crew: Bob Moorman, Dave Main, and Brian Hope at 6am just about to start. Photo Barry Lucking
The Foden looking good in the sunshine. Photo Peter Love
Passing Concorde on the way out of Brooklands. Photo Peter Love
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STEAMING AROUND CONTRIBUTORS Nick Bosworth, Anthony Coulls, Paul Fisher, Jim Gerrard, Richard Hemington, Chris Kirton, Kevin Lean, Simon Nuttall, Michael Pumfrey, Vickie Rogers, Tony Seddon, Phil Steer, Barry Thirwall and Peter Wells. NOTE: The information within this section is only as accurate as we are provided with. Any discrepancies are purely incidental, and we will try to ensure accuracy where possible. Contributions are welcomed – steaming@ntet.co.uk
AVON On 23rd March the Sparkes family held a birthday party in honor of Colin Waite, which included a road run. Paul Fisher was there with his camera to capture the run, the party in the shed and some saw bench activity. Providing the illumination in the shed at Alan Sparkes’ yard at Stanton Drew, Bristol was Burrell showman’s No. 2072 Masterpiece. This engine is the earliest double crank compound in existence, having been built in 1898. Out on the road was 1925 Fowler No. 16439 Delilah which started life as a 10 ton Class DN1 double crank compound tar spraying roller and supplied new to Dumfries County Council in South West Scotland, where it spent most of its working life. Whilst in charge of wood sawing operations was NTET Council member Jim Huntley. TOP RIGHT: 1925 Fowler No. 16439 Delilah enjoying the Spring verges whilst on the road run. ABOVE RIGHT: Providing the birthday illumination in the shed was Burrell showman’s No. 2072 Masterpiece. RIGHT: Industrious activity on the sawbench.
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CHESHIRE The Seddon family’s ex-Wilmslow UDC 1924 Aveling & Porter roller, No. 10906 Cinderella, has been refitted with a canopy, using the original irons. This was removed in 1975 during work by the previous owner, Jim Stevenson. It’s first trip out with its new canopy was to the ‘Steam at the Lift’ event at the historic Anderton Boat Lift near Northwich, where it was accompanied by its stablemate, 1914 Aveling & Porter No. 8401 Avellana. Several other road steam vehicles were present, along with the steam tug Daniel Adamson, and a flotilla of steam launches and historic boats. The NTET and SAC were represented at the event by a team led by Charlotte Garbett and her steam dog, Lilly.
The engines have gone on a tour of Cheshire in the coming months and are also due at some other events very soon.
ABOVE: 1924 Aveling & Porter roller No. 10906 Cinderella sporting its new canopy stands in front of the Anderton Boat Lift.
LEFT: Terry & Sandra Sleeman’s Burrell showman’s road locomotive No. 3979 Earl Haig paired with showman’s living wagon makes a fine siight despite the inclement weather on Trevithick Day.
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when it became less than pleasant. Once again, a good display of engines was to be found, including a trio of first time visitors from Terry & Sandra Sleeman’s collection. Their replica of B6 Fowler showman’s road locomotive No. 9989 Onward constructed by Dave Eves led one of the afternoon parades. Burrell
showman’s road locomotive No. 3979 Earl Haig made for a fine sight with its showman’s living van in tow, whilst their Foden No. 1308 Earl of Dudley always looks striking but even more so when paired with the impressive traction wagon in the livery of William Kerr. Another impressive display, again 33
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Kevin Bragg’s Burrell traction engine No. 3812 Haig taking part in the afternoon parade through Camborne in less than perfect conditions.
arriving at the King Edward Mine site under its own steam on the Friday, was the Sawle family’s road train which was extended by an additional traction wagon this time around. It now comprises of Marshall single cylinder traction engine No. 62121 The Whale, with matching living van and two Wallis & Steevens built traction wagons. Engines making a welcome reappearance at the event included James Armstrong-Evans with his lovely Garrett 4CD steam tractor No. 34684 Hot Favourite which was proudly displaying the fact that it now runs on UK renewable wood fuel. Also making a first-time appearance in Chris Vincent’s ownership, although not a stranger to the event itself was his 8nhp Burrell showman’s road locomotive No. 2804 The White Rose of York. His Foden steam tractor No. 13536 was also present whilst another Foden was Treve Nicholls’s steam wagon, No. 10530 Pride of the West. Also returning to the event for the first time in a good many years was the Ellis family’s Fowler steam roller No. 18873 Truro City which now bears the name of
its former employer Truro City Council on the canopy boards. A further pair of Fowler steam rollers were the Thomas family’s No. 18075 Britannia and the Sandow’s No. 19205 Lady Gwen. Other steam rollers were Piers Limmer’s Aveling & Porter No. 8116 Dolly Gray and Steve Corbett’s Aveling & Porter No. 9128 Major. The Menear family were well represented, Josh with the family’s Burrell No. 4040 Forty Forty and Robert with his Ruston, Proctor steam roller No. 48359 Pride of Barum. Also here were Ian Burley & family with their late Marshall S-type No. 89543 Ultimate and the big German built Breda No. 5031 Francesca. Jim Wilkinson was again overseeing the operation of Fowler BB1 ploughing engine No. 15163, whilst rather than his own ploughing engine this year, Geoff Westlake brought along Fowler A4 single cylinder traction engine No. 9698 Farmer’s Friend which he currently has custody of. Kevin Bragg once more brought along his Devonshire Burrell traction engine No. 3812 Haig, with the Hicks family displaying Marshall compound traction engine No.
Dave Venn’s fine 3-speed Burrell single crank compound traction engine No. 3657 Morning Glory approaches the CPTC rally field en route to the event.
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James Armstrong-Evans’s lovely Garrett 4CD steam tractor No. 34684 Hot Favourite is seen very much in the same style as when it was rallied fifty years ago.
84921 Reo. Other general-purpose engines were Chris Smith’s McLaren No. 1534 Cracker and the Simmonds family’s Clayton & Shuttleworth No. 48656 Sonsie Quine. Raymond ‘Scooby’ Hoskin’s Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies portable engine No. 26915 was once more on display whilst the Trevithick Society’s replica Puffing Devil was running up and down one of the side streets throughout the day. Several miniature steam engines were again to be found at the Lowenac Hotel, whilst Bob Dyke was also displaying his replica 1905 White steam car Whistling Billy. Another great effort from the committee of the Cornish Traction Preservation Club meant they were able to put together another excellent show at CTPC 2024 despite something of a mixed bag of weather. The event this year was being held on the opposite side of the road from more recent years, being of the righthand side when heading to Tredinnick from the A39 Atlantic Highway. Five engines travelling along the St Columb bypass at the same time. There was a strong presence of Burrells within
Aveling & Porter E-type steam roller No. 10045 An Gof pictured having been released from its slumber of over 40 years.
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the quintet being joined by the Ellis family’s Fowler steam roller No. 18873 Truro City. The Burrells comprised a pair of ‘local’ traction engines No. 3812 Haig and No. 3919 Susie which just looked a little ‘smarter’ with the addition of some red paint to the Burrell ring on the smokebox door. A further pair of out of county visitors were the Newton family’s 5nhp showman’s road locomotive No. 3950 Progress in the care of Sam Henwood and towing two showman’s living vans to the site. The engine was formerly owned in the nearby area by Mark Garratt and indeed was delivered to the CTPC’s Tredinnick rally when it came into his ownership. Progress is due to receive an overhaul at Sam’s work over the coming Winter, whilst another engine making its way across from the same works was Dave Venn of Bedfordshire’s fine 3-speed Burrell single crank compound traction engine No. 3657 Morning Glory which now carries a spoked flywheel as opposed to the solid flywheel which it has been carrying for a number of years. Perhaps the highlight amongst the steam entries at the show, was the unexpected appearance following over forty years of slumber, of Aveling & Porter E-type steam roller No. 10045 An Gof. Whilst looking a little ‘unkept’, the engine’s appearance is very much as it was back in the 1970’s when rallied in Harvey Lander’s ownership. It has recently been acquired by Mark ‘Bear’ and Debbie Rideout who certainly have a major task ahead of them to return the engine to steam but it’s certainly good that the engine has been released from captivity. A number of other Aveling & Porter steam rollers were to be found, including Tom Morcomb with AC class 8-ton No. 12502 Demelza, making a first appearance in the area, having been acquired during the past Winter and with a lot of work already having been undertaken on it. Other
Tom Morcomb’s Aveling & Porter steam roller No. 12502 Demelza making its first rally appearance in his ownership.
Aveling’s were the very local pair of No. 9008 George and No. 10824 Smokey along with No. 8116 Dolly Gray, No. 10594 Hercules and No. 10350 Phoenix. There were also some of the larger components of Aveling & Porter No. 11366 on display, whilst it was good to see Kevin Bragg’s Aveling-Barford steam roller No. 14186 Roll-On back in the area and back in his ownership. The other steam rollers at the event were Marshall S-type steam roller No. 88096 Hilda, the James family’s Burrell No. 4060 Pride of Newquay and a third former R. Dingle & Sons steam roller, Fowler No. 18075 Britannia. Another fine Fowler steam roller was D2 class No. 14342 Katie which had been brought down to the event from Bristol by owner Rob Jenkins. From the same stable came the nice 6nhp single cylinder Clayton & Shuttleworth traction engine No. 39400 Clive. Of the same manufacture was club chairman Phil Simmonds’s No. 48656 Sonsie Quine, one of four general purpose engines carrying the Cornish ‘AF’ registration along with Aveling & Porter No. 9096 Jubilee and the Burrells No. 2909 Cornishman and No. 3816 Cornish Maid. Another nice Devonshire Burrell traction
engine making a first appearance at the event was No. 3763 The Model owned by Matt Young of Lamerton, just over the border into Devon. Other general-purpose engines were Fowler No, 9698 Farmer’s Friend, Marshall No. 34022 Little Audrey, McLaren No. 1534 Cracker and the two Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies engines No. 42013 Sister Wendy and No. 38088 Enterprise. Fowler BB1 No. 15163 was the sole ploughing engine in attendance with Foden No. 10530 Pride of the West being the sole wagon. A pair of steam tractors were David Boyling’s Fowler T3 No. 14798 Firefly and Garrett No. 34706 Lady Silvia fresh from having a firebox fitted in recent years. Both engines have previously been found in showman’s guise. Large showman’s engines in addition to Progress mentioned previously were Terry & Sandra Sleeman’s No. 19989 Onward and Burrell showman’s road locomotive No. 3979 Earl Haig. A trio of portable engines comprised Raymond ‘Scooby’ Hoskin’s Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies portable engine No. 26915, John Boyling’s Floether No. 8785 and Frank Hambly’s Ruston & Hornsby No. 52591 Harvest Queen.
COUNTY DURHAM On 18th May, Michael Davison had an open day for a visit from the Road Locomotive Society. Blessed with unusually fine weather for 2024, members travelled from as far as Southampton and Shropshire to enjoy the Durham hospitality. As well as engines in steam and under repair, a signwriter was also busy working on one of Michael’s living vans. Nine engines were present, and all visitors roaded to the event. Mick Gaines-Burrill and Ian Craggs brought their McLarens Mick’s Mac and Loughrigg over from Sedgefield, George Vardy and the Stafford family drove down from Hetton-Le-Hole with a pair of Sentinel waggons and Andrew Cook roaded Aveling roller Pegasus over from Beamish. Resident engines in steam were Michael’s well-travelled Marshall traction engine Mary Margaret and Armstrong Whitworh roller Albert, whilst under repair in the workshop was Ed Wright’s Fowler Midnight. A final static exhibit was recently arrived Marshall Universal roller No. 80224, which had moved up from West Yorkshire earlier in the month and is now in the care of Charlie Coulls.
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DERBYSHIRE Alex Baker's 1925 Aveling & Porter E Type roller No. 11171 Sinbits has received a new piston and rings. During its first test-run on the 3rd May it was put to work on the repair of some pot holes on a private access lane. Suitable stone was procured from the local building merchants and for the first time in many years the roller was used to do the job it was built for. Garrett No. 33986 Queen Mary and 1920 Foster No. 14410 Sprig attended the Heage Windmill tractor event on 19th May. Following this the Garrett made its way to Rowsley for the Peak Rail's Rail & Road gala and carried onto the Hope Valley where is was joined by Sprig for a road run in the Peaks. LEFT: No. 11171 Sinbits employed in some pot hole repairs with the benefit of new piston and rings.
LEFT: Wallis & Steevens No. 2932, the 8nhp single cylinder engine at Abbey Hill. RIGHT: Star of the show was undoubtedly new build Wallis & Steevens oilbath wagon No. 7720 Sir William.
DORSET The Abbey Hill Steam Rally was held at the Yeovil Showground on 3rd-6th May 2024. On Monday 6th May an impressive 28 engines were present. The show comprised of an interesting selection of mostly local engines as well as the usual other show exhibits and stalls. Of
particular note was what is believed to be the first appearance of new build Wallis & Steevens oilbath wagon No. 7720 (a previously unused maker’s number) Sir William. Ian Paterson of Dorset built the majority of the engine using plans and photographs from the only other existing engine, in Basingstoke Museum over the course of 17 years. It was sold on in 2012
Foster No.14742, the 2018 new build 7nhp compound was looking immaculate at Abbey Hill.
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and was sold on again with the buyer being John Lambert of Bridport Foundry who completed the work in conjunction with the workshops of the Swanage Railway outshopping the engine in Pickfords livery. At the “Stourpaine Gathering” of engines at the White Horse pub in Stourpaine the welcome return of 1918 Fowler A9 showman’s No. 15319 Queen Mary was seen.
Burrell Gold Medal showman’s tractor No. 3192 St Bernard at Abbey Hill.
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1918 Fowler A9 showman’s No.15319 Queen Mary, winner of the best engine award.
As previously reported in the last issue of Steaming after 50 years in their ownership the Cook family had sold the engine to Mark Farwell, who had completed the necessary work to get the engine back in service for the 2024 season. A total of 12 local full size engines attended and three miniatures. Perhaps not surprisingly the winner of the best engine was Queen Mary and the winner of the dirtiest engine was awarded to Fowler road roller No. 9005 Lord Kitchener. Last year’s best engine winner 1903 Foster No.
Foster No. 2728 Stargazer stands at the Three Okefords Preservation Society rally sporting its new canopy sign writing.
2728 Stargazer was shown this year sporting new canopy lettering of the threshing company it spent its working life until 1947 working for, Thomas Reid of Lanark. The weekend after the White Horse event is always in the diary as the date of the Three Okefords Preservation Society rally near Shillingstone. A well run and popular event saw 19 engines arrive for the show. Sadly, rain on the Saturday,
1926 7nhp Burrell No. 4048 William the Second before the heavy rain fell at “Shilly”.
including one very heavy downpour left the rally field conditions in a very poor state, leading to no movement of vehicles on site, and no activity in the main area. A difficult decision was taken on the Sunday morning to cancel the show as the conditions were so challenging.
ESSEX The Saffron Walden Crank Up took place at Carver Barracks under somewhat wet conditions, but the large amount of hardstanding on site allowed all activities to carry on as usual, and a good time was had by all. New to the event was Murray Hearn’s Marshall tractor No. 72096, which he purchased at the 1980 Crank Up. Other firsttime visitors included Richard Hemington with his 1916 7nhp single cylinder Ransomes No. 26995 and Daryl Copeman’s 1908 Fowler A4 6nhp single cylinder traction engine No. 11421 The Countess. Ransomes No. 26995 in fact clocked up 65 miles travelling between its first few events of the season. From its Winter base near Ipswich, it first attended a ‘Drive it Day’ event before a 35 mile run to the Crank Up. A further 21 miles got it to the Young Farmers Show near Chelmsford. A big success for the engine has been the fitting of ‘Ferodo’ lining to the handbrake strap – this has proved most effective in aiding confident control of the engine when descending steep roads. It was good to see the 1918 Tidman centre engine City of Cardiff back at work in the centre of Rule’s Steam Gallopers at the Crank Up. This was the last Saffron Walden Crank Up to be organised by John Hunt and wife Faye, they are taking a break to concentrate on their growing family and the restoration of their Marshall roller No. 72201. A new team is taking on the event on behalf of the East Anglian Traction Engine Society and the date will be 26th & 27th April 2025.
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Richard Hemington’s 1916 single cylinder Ransomes No. 26995, at the Kicking Dickey pub in Dunmow – the word Dickey is an “old Essex” word for donkey, and therefore an appropriate place given Richard’s nickname is “Steaming Dick”.
The Retman Bros. with the Sentinel tractor at the Crank Up.
Ben Kellett’s Whitehead organ.
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1900 Wantage 8nhp traction engine No. 1389 made its first public appearance at a steam rally in several years at the Working Weekend at Breamore House Countryside Museum in May.
HAMPSHIRE The Working Weekend at the Breamore House Countryside Museum over 11th12th May saw the public debut of 1900 Wantage 8nhp traction engine No. 1389 owned by Andrew Filsell. The engine has been owned for many years by Andrew and has been totally restored following a barn fire in the 2000s. Previously owners of the engine in the early preservation days include Barry Finch and Bill Sparrow, and it one of only two surviving
Nine full-size engines pose in front of Breamore House in Hampshire during their Working Weekend back in May.
examples of Wantage engines. Nine engines in total attended, which is a record for the event in recent years. The engines could be found trundling around the estate roads that surround the museum and frequent-ly running up to the house. Trailer rides also returned this year which were raising money for the Stars Appeal at Salisbury District Hospital. Other newcomers this year were
Martin White’s pair of Foden wagons; ex. WJ King 1925 three-way tipper No. 12116 and 1914 5-ton wagon No. 5078 Pride of Burley.
KENT The first event this year was a small road run to a pub in East Peckham supported by Weald of Kent Traction Engine Society members, held on 28 April. Unfortunately, the weather was not very good with quite heavy rain early on, but luckily it stopped by late morning and the sun eventually came out. In the end 5 full size steam engines attended plus a half size Tasker tractor. Three engines started from Terry & Val Maynard’s yard near Hadlow; Terry’s 1917 5nhp Burrell road locomotive No. 3777 Queen Mary No. 3777, Nick & Maria Hanks’s 1931 8 ton Fowler roller No. 18637 and Karl Woolford’s 1902 10 ton Aveling & Porter roller No. 5156 Lydia, which had been low loaded from its base near Horsham. Bob Moorman & Brian Hope steamed 20 miles from Dartford with 1927 Foden C type wagon No. 12630 The Leader, calling in to Terry’s yard to fill up with water. Derek Gransden
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Martin White’s pair of Foden wagons; ex. WJ King 1925 three-way tipper No. 12116 and 1914 5-ton wagon No. 5078 Pride of Burley. Further engines included Laura and Chris Lawson’s ex Australian 1911 Marshall 8nhp traction engine No. 55924, Michael Golden and Simon Hiscock’s 1923 Aveling & Porter M-type steam tractor No. 10722 Souter Johnny and John Quirk’s 1929 Aveling & Porter DTtype steam tractor No.12470 Bertie.
Breamore Countryside Museum’s 1926 Burrell double crank compound 7nhp traction engine No. 4053 The Dreadnought.
drove his 1933 Sentinel S4 No. 8850 The Lion, over from its base near Faversham. The Hopper family had problems with their 1935 Sentinel No. 9208 while raising steam at Chatham Dockyard, with leaks on the boiler fittings, so it was put back in the shed. The Pierce family 1920 7nhp Fowler road locomotive No. 14754 Endeavour was due to take part but a gauge glass joint failed. The engine has had a new set of tubes fitted over the Winter and they decided to fit a new set of gauge frames which unfortunately did not line up correctly and required re-machining before they could be subjected to a boiler test. Two weeks later Foden wagon The Leader took part in the London to Brighton for commercial vehicles, which this year started at Brooklands Museum near Weybridge in Surrey. Most of the two weeks since attending our road run was spent cleaning the wagon, as driving in the rain had made it very dirty. Another
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The two Cadeby engines line up together.
The Chipping Steam Fair took place over the Bank Holiday weekend of 25th, 26th and 27th May at the Green Lane Showground. The now traditional pub run was held with engines leaving the showground and heading to the village of Chipping itself. Engines present on the rally field were 1919 Burrell 4nhp steam tractor No. 3808 Laddie, Burrell roller No. 3535 Old Ernie, Fowler ploughing engine No. 14378, Aveling & Porter roller and No. 10753 Earl E Ryzer. 1913 Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies traction engine No. 25542, showman’s tractor Robey No. 41492 Bathsheba, and 1925 Wallis & Steevens No. 7830 were all also present and took part in the pub run.
Showman’s tractor 1924 Robey No. 41492, converted in the 1960s, on the pub run to Chipping.
Sporting a winning rosette the single cylinder Wallis & Steevens No. 7830, a conversion from the 1970s, enjoying the road run.
1902 Aveling & Porter AR7 7nhp No. 5065 Nancy in the station yard.
LEICESTERSHIRE The Great Central Railway held its road & event over the weekend of 20th & 21st of April, with this being a new event replacing the Easter Vintage Festival. Demonstration included road making, threshing & sawing Aveling & Porter No. 1995, built in and a road run into Quorn on Saturday 1884, out on the road run. evening. 13 full size engines and 6 miniatures where present over the weekend including the highlight of having two former Cadeby engines together, namely 1903 Aveling & Porter R10 road roller No. 5163 and 1927 single cylinder Foster traction engine No. 14593 Fiery Elias. The Saturday after the event 4 engines roaded over to Ashby ready for the Ashby Steam Rally in June.
wagon from Kent also took part, Malcom Roger’s 1929 Super Sentinel No. 7954, which is based near Edenbridge. Both wagons successfully completed the 60 mile run to Brighton sea front. A steam rally was held on the first weekend of June at Hollycombe Museum near Liphook with a number of exhibits from Kent. As it had a portable theme, Roger Luck took 6 of his collection, the 8nhp Clayton & Shuttleworth, which is on loan to the museum to provide steam to the fairground rides while their engine is under repair, 2.5nhp Smith, 4nhp Hornsby, 6nhp Barrows & Carmichael in its new livery and two 2.5nhp Ransome Sims & Jefferies. James Taylor & John Maynard took their 1930 10 ton Aveling & Porter roller No. 14039 Canterbury. Paul Ransley took his 1908 Fowler ploughing engine No. 1873 The Mistress which was cultivating with one of the early single cylinder Fowlers from Hadlow. Also, Melanie Fisher took her 6” Foden wagon.
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1917 Burrell No. 3777 Queen Mary outside the Bush, Blackbird and Thrush pub East Peckham on the 28th April.
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1920 Aveling & Porter KND steam tractor No. 9225 Clementine at the Stradsett Park Vintage Rally.
NORFOLK The National Vintage Tractor & Engine Club’s East Anglian Group’s Stradsett Park Vintage Rally celebrated its 50th anniversary over the 4th-6th May, with the first rally held by the club over the 22nd-23rd June 1974 in King’s Lynn. There was a 50th anniversary display area as well as Turner tractor and David Brown displays, but steam still played a big part in the event. On the Bank Holiday Monday, seven engines were at the rally along with a good range of miniature traction engines. Making its first outing under its new ownership was Emily and Jamie Jennings’ 1920 Aveling & Porter KND steam tractor No. 9225 Clementine. It was also good to see two Burrell engines from Richard Parrott’s
Richard Parrott’s pair of Burrell engines, 1877 No. 748 Century and 1901 Devonshire No. 2626 Spitfire, at Stradsett’s 50th anniversary rally held over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend.
collection which was his famous 1877 8nhp No. 748 Century and 1901 Devonshire No. 2626 Spitfire. Century was delivered new to a customer in Lavenham, Suffolk, and was later offered for sale by engine dealer John Craven of Ely in 1907. She was then bought by WJ Ford & Sons of Mildenhall and used for threshing work until the 1940s. The other engines at Stradsett were Peter Copeman’s 1901 Marshall 5nhp convertible steam tractor No. 35978 The Hermit, J & D Harwood’s 1916 Aveling & Porter BT-class 8-ton road roller No. 8766, Geoff Scott-Coomber’s 1927 Fowler steam tractor conversion No.16854 and J & C Hazlehurst’s 1923 Fowler T3 steam tractor conversion No. 16854 Sir Douglas. Although the ground conditions started off very soft at the beginning of the weekend, some engines were able to make ring parade by the Monday.
J & C Hazlehurst’s 1923 Fowler T3 steam tractor conversion No. 15732 Sir Douglas at Stradsett. The Marchington family’s 1913 Fowler A8 showman’s No. 13922 Girlie making its way home from Steam at the Hoops on 18th May.
A number of engines gathered on Saturday 18th May at The Hoops in Bassingbourn, Royston, including the Marchington family’s 1918 Fowler T3 showman’s tractor No. 14412 Tiger seen here heading back home.
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1920 Aveling & Porter BS-class road roller No. 9246 William on the road in Cambridgeshire heading from The Hoops in Bassingbourn.
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STAFFORDSHIRE In Uttoxeter Zach Fields-Pattinson continues the good work on his 1919 Fowler BB1 No. 15430 Victory. He has been working on the front axle,
SUSSEX The 61st London to Brighton run took place on 12th May on a hot and sunny Sunday. Organised (as always) by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society the “Brighton” this year had a new start from The Brooklands Museum, thus avoiding the problems in Greater London associated with ULEZ and a general lack of interest by the authorities in historic vehicles. Of the seven steamers that tackled the run, the Searle contingent (all with road trains in tow) were early arrivals at Brighton. This year the Horsham based family entered 1901 Fowler
perch bracket and wheels, hoping to reunite them with the boiler very soon. Work continues at a pace on the motion work, which will be re-fitted as soon as the front wheels are in place and the boiler is more stable.
The team, including his brother Tom, have also been working on the new tender. It is nothing short of amazing how quickly the project is progressing and is great evidence that steam engineering will live on in generations to come.
crane engine No. 8920 The Great North, 1910 Burrell Gold Medal tractor No. 3245 End-2-End and 1919 McLaren road locomotive No. 1652 Boadicea; these latter two engines both sporting new liveries. Two Foden steam wagons and a Foden D-Type tractor (the latter towing a flat-bed trailer) also, by special permission, flew down the Brighton bus lanes to park up on the seafront. The wagons included 1927 No. 12630 The Leader entered by Bob Moorman of Dartford in Kent. This solid-tyred three-way tipper lorry has been restored over a 33-year period from scrap to original condition and
deservedly won the class for steam vehicles. The second wagon was the 1928 wellknown ex-Fullers C-Type No. 13138 London Pride that was entered by Jimmer Marsh of Horsham. The Foden tractor was 1932 No. 14078 Mighty Atom, entered by the Webb family of Sudbury, Suffolk. Finally, the sole Sentinel waggon (note the two “g’s”!) on the run was the Sentinel Super owned by Malcolm Rogers from Edenbridge in Kent. This is No. 7954 Shrewsbury Knave whose livery still flies the flag for The Crown pub in Cricklewood, once a home base to many historic vehicles, both steam and diesel.
WALES The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza event during the early May Bank holiday is now in its 39th year, and is Wales’s largest free family event. This year it had a reduced steam presence with seven full size engines plus one miniature.
The engines included 1909 Burrell double crank compound showman’s No. 3090 Fermoy fresh from an overhaul, Fowler R3 showman’s No. 15653 Renown and No. 14862 Evening Star, Burrell Gold Medal tractor No. 3689 Sunrise, McLaren road locomotive No. 1421 Captain Scott, Foster No. 14622 Sir William and Wallis & Steevens Advance Roller No. 7840 Nipper (not in steam) shown on a draw bar trailer towed by an AEC Matador. LEFT: Burrell No. 3090 Fermoy looking resplendent parked up at Llandudno. RIGHT: The Gold Medal tractor No. 3689 Sunrise takes to the streets.
WILTSHIRE It’s so nice to get back to the rally season especially after all the rain of the last year. I remember going to Bloxham last year and the grass was brown – it seems a very distant memory. Here in North Wiltshire our season opener is the Castle Combe rally which always manages to be a charming affair and importantly is on hard standing. That said – somehow it always seems to be dry on the Combe weekend and this year was no exception. We had a new steam section organiser in Matt Shipton – the organisers made a presentation to long term steam 42
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steward Vince Hawkins which was very well received. This year saw the WAPG (Wiltshire Agricultural Preservation Group) hold its 50th Rally at a brand new site just outside Royal Wootten Bassett at the Broadtown Brewery, what though looked like an ideal site had less than ideal ground. It was a soft clay which despite modest rain over the last few weeks was soft and spongy. So much so that Burrell road loco No. 3804 Independence didn’t venture onto the field and engine movement over the weekend was very limited. There were two notable events though - one being the first decent trip out for Ash and Laura Upton’s
roller. As reported in the last issue they have been continuing the cosmetic side of the restoration over the Winter and very good its new running board and cladding looked too! The other being the maiden rally for Ian Ward with his newly acquired Burrell single rank compound No. 2319 Finem Respice although by the look of the nearly smooth quad tracks she is well travelled. Ian reported an excellent journey of around 10 miles. The popular biennial Berwick St John County Fayre will take place on 14th-15th September, once again raising funds for the Stars Appeal charity with free entry to the public. Steaming • Summer 24
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CORRESPONDENCE... Dear Editor, Readers of Steaming might be interested to learn more of the two engines of John Murphy depicted on p35 of the last issue in the “Engines of County Durham” feature. Burrell No.2369 was an 8nhp compound showman’s road locomotive despatched on 29th March 1901 to John Murphy of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Note the lack of twisted brass – a feature of many of the Murphy families’ engines. Burrell No. 2369 Queen Alexandra was registered in 1921 as NL1148 by Northumberland County Borough Council with John Murphy being the only recorded showland owner. The following engine (Fowler No.11987) was built in 1910 and was a B6 showman’s road locomotive. Although owned all its showland life by John Murphy of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, it was registered by Durham County Council as J6985 in 1921. Showman often went to the registration office closest to the fair, which no doubt explains John’s two engines being licenced by two differing Local Authorities. Fowler No.11987 Violet Victoria is not recorded as having any other showland owners either. The truck being pulled by the Burrell looks like a fairground
Dear Editor, Like most things there is good and bad and social media is no exception, but sometimes something for the greater good can develop and such a story is the conversations which have started concerning the traction engines of Horsmonden, Kent. I know I will have to be careful of what I say as Horsmonden is famous in the steam world due to Chris Lambert and this is the very reason for this article. There is a project being undertaken by the Horsmonden History Research Group and through the guidance of John Freeman is compiling information on the engines that have passed through Lambert’s and the stories of those engines. It is surprising the number of photos in steam books which have been taken over the years at Lambert’s Yard in Horsmonden - the yard like that of many yards used for engines has been developed with housing although in the case of
Former Lambert’s engine 1929 6nhp Marshall No. 84562 Henry on the saw bench at the Rotherfield show.
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centre; you can see the folded down centre pole which of course doubles as a chimney. From the size of this centre truck, this would appear to be for a steam driven switchback. With neither engine being fitted with rubber tyres or registration plates, the photo must be pre-1921. Peter C Wells
Lambert’s yard homage is paid to its past with a picture of a traction engine added to the street name plate. Christopher Lambert was the son of William Lambert and the engines of interest are those owned by both William and Chris between c1875 and 1955 when the great steam auction was held. There is a story that at the start of the auction engines were just making scrap money then there was a turn around with steam enthusiasts starting to bid to save them from the scrapman, pushing up the prices. There is in the region of 50 ex-Lambert engines still in existence and looking through the information already compiled there are some stories still to be told. One well known engine is Allchin No. 3251 Royal Chester which has passed through Lambert’s. One engine particularly close to my heart is Marshall No. 84562 Henry, although I knew it as Daphnie Ann, when it was on display at one of the first shows I visited at Brands Hatch in the early 1980’s. Subsequently it went to the Rotherfield working (as pictured) show a few years later driving the saw bench belonging to the Burgess family. The engine was then owned by the Harding family of Edenbridge. The biggest challenge for the research group is finding information on the many engines that didn’t make it. Clearly with those engines that did survive the owners have had information passed down and have undertaken their own research. This is not the case for the engines that didn’t survive and as time has gone on those who remember them are no longer around to tell the tales. The history group has set up a website and a simple search of Lambert Steam Engines brings you to the Horsmonden web site. If any readers of Steaming can help with any information on the Lambert engines, John would love to hear from you and can be contacted via email at horsmonden.research@gmail.com. Bryn Kemp
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CORRESPONDENCE... Dear Editor, I have recently become the owner of 1916 Aveling & Porter No. 8766, a BT type 8 ton roller and I have been contacted by Stuart Gray who rescued the roller from a railway yard in Italy back in 1975. I understand from Stuart that his father David Gray wrote an article for the Steaming magazine in the summer of 1975. I would love to find out its original order and where it spent the first 2 years of its life before it ended up in Italy. Stuart Gray seems to recall it went from the UK to North Africa and I have been sending emails to the Lincoln University archives dept but as yet no reply. Stuart plans to visit the Strupshaw rally this year to see the engine in steam for the first time since it arrived in his father’s yard back in 1975. Whilst I am very new to the road steam movement after many years rallying tractors, I am so lucky to have a very good mentor in a good friend Mr Neil Ayres who lives locally to me in West Norfolk. Neil has been a great help in the purchase of the roller and we have great plans for the 2024 steam season while his Clayton & Shuttleworth engine is off the rally circuit for some major firebox and boiler work. Jim and Debbie Harwood-Brown
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Jim and Debbie’s 1916 Aveling & Porter BT No. 8766, rescued from Italy in 1975. BELOW LEFT AND RIGHT: Here is the article from Volume 18 No. 4, August 1975 Steaming, recounting David Gray’s story of the recovery of No. 8766.
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Dear Editor, I have been a member of the NTET since 1984, and steam has played an important part in my life both as an engine owner and also as my ancestors have always worked within engineering. My grandfather, John Maidment, was the Foreman during the construction
of a well by the Bournemouth & Poole Waterworks at Corfe Mullen in Dorset. The well was to increase Poole’s water supply and construction started in 1907. The well was 173ft deep with the potential of extracting two million gallons of water a day. I have two photographs taken at the site of the well construction
showing two large portable engines, which may have been used in the well construction. I am very keen to identify these engines, one of which looks like it is perhaps a 18nhp or 20nhp Robey. I wonder if any members might be in a position to help with the identification? Dave Maidment
Dear Editor, Following the first of the Dick Jolly items featured in the last issue of Steaming within The Old Steamers Club article it was spotted by his daughter who contacted me. I am now able to provide you with some pictures. There is Dick's Wallis in Passey's yard in Wallingford in 1954, where he paid £45 for it, The Wallis in 1956 in Blanchford's yard, Oxford (a builder's merchants), and Dick taking on water, en route for Appleford. She is coming to Bloxham rally and it will be lovely to meet up with her again. Thank you for printing the article and making this happen! Chris Raworth Editor replies: “We look forward to reminiscing further with The Old Steamers in future issues of Steaming.”
The Wallis in Passey’s yard, Wallingford.
Dick taking on water.
At Blanchford’s yard.
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NTET MEMBERS’ BENEFITS Suppliers’ Discount Offers We are pleased to share our Member Benefit Scheme which offers NTET members exclusive discounts on a broad range of products and services within the steam heritage movement. Regardless of whether you have been involved in steam for years or are new to the movement, there is something for everyone and we are working hard to further improve these
Supplier: Berrybrook Steam & Classics Berrybrook Steam & Classics is a family-owned business based in Devon. For over a decade, they have specialised in the sale of Full-Size
10% Off Heritage Paints Supplier: Heritage Paints Heritage Paints was established in 2013 by steam and restoration enthusiasts who were continually frustrated by the lack of good quality paints readily available at affordable prices. Having many years’ experience of dealing with leading UK paint producers and being a large user
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benefits moving forward.Details of our member benefits can also be found on our website via https://ntet.co.uk/memberbenefits Should anyone reading this wish to offer a discount to the membership, we would love to hear from you. Please email us via public.relations@ntet.co.uk
and Miniature Steam Engines, and also advertise and sell Classic Cars, Classic Motorcycles, Vintage Tractors and other vehicles. Berrybrook Steam & Classics have a genuine passion for working with these earlier vehicles and pride themselves on being able to broker transactions which suit all parties. They additionally offer a range of related services including haulage, valuations, workshop facilities and steam engine experience days!
Following the launch of Berrybrook’s new online shop, NTET members can benefit from the following discounts online: 10% discount on Miniature parts and accessories 10% discount on Steam Experience Days and 7.5% discount on their Mamod range. Website: berrybrooksteam.co.uk Email: steam@berrybrook.co.uk Phone: 01392 833301 Contact: Matt Anthony
of wet paints, discussions started regarding a good quality easy to use coach paint that could be offered at an affordable price to all users. As things progressed, a full range of paint products suitable for all vintage machinery and vehicle restorations was put together, ranging from anticorrosive primers to high build primers all the way to top end coach gloss. Heritage Paints also offer a complete professional painting service from shotblasting and priming through to the final finish of top coat, lining and varnish. They have been involved in many prestigious projects over the years including the recently completed new
build Talisman which will be finished in the full Norman Box Livery next year. Heritage Paints’ high-quality coach gloss paint is available in many colours matched to the original colour schemes of traction engine manufacturers. NTET members also receive a 2.5% discount off their engine painting service. To use the discount simply provide your NTET membership number when placing your order. Website: www.heritage-paints.co.uk Email: sales@heritage-paints.co.uk Phone: 07919 234090 Contact: Graham Morrison
covers a wide range of applications and all products are sold by the metre and are cut to order, and they also supply in 25m and 50m drums for higher volume requirements. As products are requested by steam preservationists, they will be added to the specific website section so if you cannot find what you are looking for please give them call. The Seal Extrusion company offers a large range of gasket and packing materials suitable for steam boilers,
including boiler door seals from the popular manufacturers. NTET members receive 15% discount on all Seal Ex products. For online orders please contact publicrelations@ntet.co.uk for the discount code or provide your membership number when ordering over the phone. Website: sealextrusions.com Email sales@sealextrusions.co.uk Phone: 01787 827070 Contact: Stuart Bulbeck
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15% off Vehicle Advertising Services Supplier: Legacy Vehicles Ltd Legacy Vehicles Ltd has been set up to offer a unique, dedicated and, most importantly, honest sales service for both sellers and buyers, run by vintage vehicle enthusiasts, husband and wife team Tom & Sammy Allen. Bringing together years of marketing experience and a life long passion for steam and other vintage vehicles, Legacy Vehicles offer sellers a range of options to sell their vehicle from free classified adverts through to a competitive full brokering service. With extensive use of online
5% off Mamod Special Editions Supplier: Promod Ltd Promod supply all major brands of die cast collectables, including their own Promod Originals range, and many Post Office-licensed models, buses,
marketing practices and traditional printed advertising, Legacy Vehicles reach customers from both the UK and abroad and across all age ranges. Although a young company, their new approach to marketing steam engines has seen them quickly become a well-recognised name within the road steam scene for both full size and miniature engines and establishing an ever-expanding customer base. Their new professional advertising service offers sellers most of the benefits of selling through a dealer but without the large commission bills and has proved a popular choice with many sellers and buyers alike. Alongside the advertising services, Legacy also offer full dealer facilities including a selection of quality engines from their own stock, competitive finance solutions and part exchange on pretty much all types of vintage vehicle.
Even if purchasing a steam engine privately, they can help arrange finance, possibly bringing that dream engine within reach sooner than expected. For more information please see www.legacyvehicles.co.uk or give Tom and Sammy a call on 07891 063077. Don’t be put off with them only having a mobile number, always being out and about means calling a landline will inevitable mean reaching an answer phone! NTET members receive 15% discount off their Professional Advertising Service and preferential brokerage rates. To use the discount simply provide your NTET membership number when placing your order. Website: www.legacyvehicles.co.uk Email: info@legacyvehicles.co.uk Phone: 07891 063077 Contact: Tom Allen
cars and much more. They have the latest models as they are released, and also carry the full product ranges from many manufacturers including many obsolete items you cannot find in the shops. They have a popular collectors club which offers many special models, and the chance to visit the warehouse on Open Days. The company also specialise in the production of custom-built models, perfect for corporate promotions and executive gifts with a small minimum quantity of 50 models. They can also custom paint existing model ranges as
special limited edition runs. Promod are one of the largest dealers of Mamod steam engines and are pleased to offer NTET members 5% discount off their limited edition model ranges. Current editions include engines in Pickfords, Anderton and Rowland District council liveries. To use the discount simply provide your NTET membership number when placing your order. Website: promod-diecast.com Email: sales@promod-diecast.co.uk Phone: 01785 224212 Contact: Graham Ward
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Supplier: One Broker One Broker are specialist insurance brokers for most types of personal and business insurance. All NTET members receive 10% discount off the standard One Broker price for home insurance. Website: https://ntet.co.uk/insuranceservices https://www.onebroker.co.uk/personal/ specialist-insurance/classic-vehicle-insurance Email: hello@onebroker.co.uk Phone: 0330 055 2659 Contact: Carly Nineham
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Supplier: The Sign Painters Academy The Sign Painters Academy is a new online learning platform created by signwriter Paul Myerscough to teach the traditional methods of
the trade, including coach lining. Each course is filmed in real-time video, showing in great detail the different skills and processes from choosing the right brush through to gold-leaf application. Paul has worked on many steam and vintage vehicles over the years, for details of his coach lining and signwriting service, please see: Website: www.bespoke-signs.com Phone: 07768 516 256 Email: paul@bespoke-signs.com www.thesignpaintersacademy.com
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The National Traction Engine Trust
Preserving our heritage with steam on the road
NTET SHOP 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.uk/shop
Traction Engine reading Memories of John Patten’s Ploughing Engines Barry J Finch £12.00 Some Early Robey Steam Engines PJM Southworth £18.00 Agnes, a 500 Horse Power Corliss Valve Steam Engine PJM Southworth £8.50 A Brush with Road Steam Phil Braithwaite £10.50 Lincolnshire Industrial Heritage Colin Tyson £15.99 The Story of Ruston Traction Engines (including Steam Road Rollers and Steam Tractors) Michael Thexton £30.00 Reflections of Living Steam Barry Finch £12.95 More Reflections of Living Steam Barry Finch £15.95 Ploughing Engines at Work Barry Finch £9.95 Preserved Steam Powered Machines John Hannavy £9.99 Threshing Days William R Anderson £9.99 Herberts of Dorchester Kay Townsend £8.50 Traction Engine Register (2020 edition) £9.50 Threshing Machines Trevor Gregory £27.95 The Story of the Invicta Works History of Aveling & Porter Michael Lane £25.00 Driving and Operating Traction Engines Mike Dyson £25.00 Portable Engines Trevor Gregory £24.95 British Steam Fire Engines Derek Henderson £12.99 Road Rollers Anthony Coulls £8.99
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Sidney Harrison - His Life & Times with Burrell, Fowler and Scammell Ian Hall £20.00 Steam at Southbrook £19.00 Tuxford and Sons - Excellent Victorian Engineers of Boston - By L Pinchbeck, A Rundle, L Sergeant, A Southcott and F Winch (Editor - N R Wright) £10.00 Traction Engines Anthony Coulls £8.99 J & H McLaren J McLaren 1904 reproduction £18.50 Stationary Steam Engines Anthony Coulls £8.99 Best of the Tests M Dyson £9.95 Aveling & Porter, The John Crawley Collection Colin Tyson £14.99 Jack Hampshire classics Apprenticeship In Steam I Worked With Traction Engines Memories of Steam Rallying
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Torton Tales (brilliant children’s series) by Wendy Wakelin Victoria and the Teddy Bear Victoria’s Busy Day Pop comes to Seward’s Yard Colouring book Rosie & Tanner, Steam Roller friends Victoria meets Finnigan (NEW!)
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Road Locomotive Society Archive series The Traction Engine Archive Vol.1 The Traction Engine Archive Vol.2
£17.00 £26.00
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The National Traction Engine Trust Preserving our heritage with steam on the road The Traction Engine Archive Vol.3 The Traction Engine Archive Vol.4 The Traction Engine Archive Vol.5
£22.00 £25.00 £30.00
Photographic albums Traction Engines At Work in Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely Mike Dyson Steam Scenes Vol.6
Steam in the Furrow Fosters of Lincoln 1996 NTET Road Run Sentinel Waggons (double DVD) Going For Gold
£17.00 £10.95 £10.50 £20.00 £10.50
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Nostalgia Collection albums Malcolm Ranieri Aveling & Porter of Rochester Fowlers of Leeds
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Paul Stratford Road Rollers Steam in Agriculture
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Trust Items 60th Anniversary Road Run programme 60 Years of the NTET Steaming Binder - A4 Size Steaming binder (From Vol.24 to Vol.62 No.1) NTET Members Badge NTET 2000 showman’s badge NTET traction engine lapel badge NTET Foden wagon badge NTET steam roller badge NTET road locomotive badge NTET navy cap NTET bag with logo 38x37cm
£2.00 £5.00 £8.00 £7.25 £3.25 £5.00 £5.00 £5.00 £5.00 £5.00 £11.75 £4.00
DVDs The Stanley Steamer Introduction to Boiler Maintenance & Inspection
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Card purchases can be taken over the telephone: 01205 480836 after 7pm, if there is no answer please leave a name and number and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Non-members add 10% for postage. Overseas members – please contact the sales team on sales@ntet.co.uk to enquire about cost for postage of items to be purchased.
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he Summer 1999 issue editorial indicated how much we take for granted these days in Steaming. It mentioned how the use of a few colour photos within the last issue had been well received. It however cautioned that use of colour would remain limited, and then only in every other magazine. Also mentioned was that the preferred medium for providing photos was as a transparency (or slide as now more commonly referred) but that good quality prints (standard photos) could often give satisfactory results. The Engine Owners column recorded that a successful driving
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course had taken place at Dingles. The section chairman stated that he saw the course as having a strong part to play if a voluntary Driving Certificate was to be introduced, a subject on which there were to be further discussions later in the year. Something that almost certainly would have benefitted from being in colour was a share certificate for Agricultural and General Engineers Ltd, which had been loaned by Sandy Ross for use in the magazine. It was described as being dark blue on grey paper with a red embossed stamp. Similarly wanting colour
was a testimonial presented to Horsham Urban District Council roller drive Henry Penfold in 1898. Whilst rolling the Market Square he’d felt the ground start to give way and managed to get the roller so that it straddled what proved to be a 32ft deep well! The testimonial was reported to be on display at times at Horsham Museum. The editorial to Steaming Around referred to a converted Aveling & Porter roller in the Lancashire area that was being further modified to oil firing. This was stated as something the roller had been fitted with in working days. Presumably this was not a success as it would by now be getting trumpeted as a viable option in place of the increasingly difficult coal situation. In the letters section the chairman, Richard Sandercock, recorded where the Amalgamated Heavy Haulage name came from on the canopy sides of many of the leading lights in the early days of the heavy haulage demonstrations at the Great Dorset Steam Fair. It all started out as a joke in the belief that a lot of people could only tell one engine from another by the names on the canopy. It was a joke that took in many people that should have known better, but as Richard pointed out did much to make the public aware of the power of steam. An article about the “rebirth” of Aveling No. 2346 in the Winter magazine had prompted Jim Newnham, chairman of the Technical Board, to write a letter that explained where his interest in traction engines stemmed from. As a school boy in the summer of 1942 he’d sought to earn money and aid the war effort. He ended up working for George Gates in a threshing gang on Belvedere Marshes in south east London, using that engine. George owned it from 1924 to 1948 with Jim recalling that despite the war that both engine and tackle looked well kept. Stuart Gaines Steaming • Summer 24
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