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Singelton Steam Festvial

I saw quite a few TT's there today ! The weather stayed dry throughout the day, but the overnight rain cause some nice demonstration's and a bit of fun. Nice selection of engines from the rally scene. The President looked fabulous, it was the first time i saw it and my god what a good job they did on it. It was nice to see the comparison between The Great North and The President when they were parked side by side. All on all i wonderful show, which was packed with lots of people and some reasonable weather for once. The Ex Lillywhite collection was there, first time with them all together, Pictures to follow

A few more: Mrs Dibnah stearing another aveling !
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...an/NUMBER7.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...an/NUMBER8.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g.../NUMBER6-1.jpg

I would be interested if anyone else has got any good photos of today or yesterday ? ?

I popped in on Saturday, nice little do and good to see folk after quite a while.

The President sure is a nice bit of kit, and that Q class Marshall is a VERY nice machine, I am more than slightly envious!

We were refugees from the WESES show but so glad we didn't miss this one..what a lovely show and weather held out for us too.Great to have the freedom to drive around.Thanks to Michael for letting us come along at such short notice.

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Originally Posted by beej (Post 31334)

I have pm'd you

Here's a few pics.

Nice little Aveling & Porter 8 tonner. These always look 'right' to me.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...k/P8160065.jpg

Q class Marshall 73040. I wanted to take this one home

http://http://i222.photobucket.com/a...k/P8160067.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...k/P8160069.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...k/P8160071.jpg

Steve Paxton's 3 speed compound, 55676? Again, very nice engine.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...k/P8160073.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...k/P8160074.jpg

After growing up near to Lillywhite's and hearing the legend of these engines it was a real pleasure to see them up close and especially see the 'Q' in steam. Well done guys thumbsup

I went down mainly to see the Lillywhite engines and it was well worth it.

Lovely setting for a rally, great for pictures, shame the sun went in as soon as I arrived.

Not sure I have ever seen one engine lift another, see attached picture!

Lots more pictures on SS soon, hopefully before GDSF.

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Originally Posted by Steam Scenes (Post 31420)

I wasn't sure if it was you at first but at a second glance the pink shirt gave it away ! I would have come and said hello but i could not see you the rest of the day

I agree, i dont think i have seen one lift another till then there steamer games were certainty eventful

Yer the sun was a bit annoying specially when you get The President in all it glory and the condition are not right lol

Robin :)