Welland Steam and Country Rally 2014

[TractionTime]

Here's a small selection of the full size engine featured at this years Welland Steam and Country Rally.

There was a great selection of engines on display including a few that are new to me. My personal thanks go to both the exhibitors and organisers for putting on yet another great show

For me this engine was one of the stars of the show, 1904 Fowler A4 "The Maid of Cefn Yddfa"

There was also Garrett No 36461, Boolavogu which was the last ever Garrett to be built

Here's a selection of some more engines in attendance which by no means should be a comprehensive guide.

And finally the Ross-on-Wyes steam engine society own 'Smith of Rodley' steam crane which looks great when in action

As per normal there's another couple of hundred photos taken at this years event and there featured on my site here. I do hope you enjoy taking a look at my photos and any feedback will be more than appreciated

If anyone would like a copy of an original image featured on my site that doesn't have the watermark please send me a PM and I'll be more than happy to oblige.

[buggeroff]

enjoyed our day down in Worcestershire, a fine line up of engines and red hot weather.

Chris.

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

what on earth is that nonsense around the flywheel on 'Tiler'?

[Fowler_Man]

Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner

what on earth is that nonsense around the flywheel on 'Tiler'?

Non standard flywheel brake?

[weidner]

Originally Posted by Fowler_Man

Non standard flywheel brake?

' Standard ' Burrell flywheel brake , in unusual position because of the clack sited immediately ahead of the more normal position , so quite likely original. Late Burrells are full of these infelicities .

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

Originally Posted by weidner

' Standard ' Burrell flywheel brake , in unusual position because of the clack sited immediately ahead of the more normal position , so quite likely original. Late Burrells are full of these infelicities .

On a Foden?

[Fowler_Man]

Originally Posted by weidner

' Standard ' Burrell flywheel brake , in unusual position because of the clack sited immediately ahead of the more normal position , so quite likely original. Late Burrells are full of these infelicities .

It's a foden? ;-) and the flywheel brake is usually foot operated on a foden is it not? 11208 is

[Traction engine fan]

Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner

what on earth is that nonsense around the flywheel on 'Tiler'?

I had a go on this engine Saturday Evening in the ring. The owner only purchased the engine before Christmas, as well as having a fairly inexperienced crew. so has fitted the flywheel brake while he is getting used to the engine (this was his second rally with the engine) so if all goes really wrong he can use it. He hasn't had to use it yet! he will remove it after about a year.

[four-inch-samson]

Special thanks due I think to everyone who put on such a great show in that heat (Saturday). Family and I enjoyed our visit as always. Roll on the next 50 years!

RJS

[jamiepreston]

Fantastic event the best yet in my eyes. Massive thanks goes to Allen and Andrew for there help and hospitality this week and everyone else who made it a fantastic week!