Castle Coombe Rally - 18 May 2013

[ruston-tom]

Nice rally in a great location with a relaxed atitude. Odd that more full size don't attend given the amount of engines in the area.

t.

[hedge]

great pictures tom and like you say shame more local engines don't attend and is a show I would like to re attend with an engine as there are a few nice local pubs to go to Saturday evening. also it is a nice 10 mile run from are yard to castle coombe but a lass work commitments doesn't allow us to attend at the time of year the event is held.

[sparkright]

That Marshall is nice! Good pics Tom looks like a nice rally.

[fowler 9271]

Could anybody tell me the maker or any other details about the traction engine wagon. I have a set of wheels the same, but they have three rivets per spoke. Thank you.

[Bosiboz]

Originally Posted by fowler 9271

Could anybody tell me the maker or any other details about the traction engine wagon. I have a set of wheels the same, but they have three rivets per spoke. Thank you.

I suspect it's this Wallis & Steevens wagon ex Beeby's of Rempstone

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

Wallis

[ruston-tom]

The name plate was on the hub caps, afraid I didn't take a close up of the wheels, only the Beeby plate.



Really nice set up with the living van. Must have made a nice road train behind Vince's Wallis.

t.

[fowler 9271]

Thank you for your help, our wheels have plain hub caps and three rivets per spoke instead of two. I do not know if Wallis made the wheels or bought them in. If they were bought in maybe another maker also used them on there wagon. The front axle on ours has a hole down through the middle for the pin to go through, unusual for a wagon. Unfortunitly the woodwork got burnt before I heard about them. If the wagon owner would mind getting in touch, it would be interesting to get some more details.

[fair wallis]

First of all a big thanks to Clare and Robert for a great weekend.
Good choice of coal, by sunday my bald patch could hardly be seen!

The Wallis wagon has the makers name on the hub caps.
If you would like I can take some photos and send them on if you let me know what it is you require.

Regards

Vince.

[Pride of Somerset]

A Great day at a super rally. Good to catch up with friends. My thanks to Rob and Clare Bullen for inviting me!
A great selection of exhibits in all sections.
The last time I visited was about 20 years ago when the late Gerry Burr asked me if I would stand in for him doing the commentary on the Sunday. The show has certainly grown since then!
On that occasion I camped on the only free spot on the circuit area - only to find at 4am on the Sunday morning why I was the only one there - I was opposite the Pheasant and Poultry Club's marquee!!!