Singelton Steam Festvial - Traction-Talk

steaming my way · #1 Post / In Thread 17th August 2008, 06:14 PM

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

steaming my way · #2 Post / In Thread 17th August 2008, 06:53 PM

steaming my way · #3 Post / In Thread 17th August 2008, 07:22 PM

A few more: Mrs Dibnah stearing another aveling !

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

Roger · #4 Post / In Thread 17th August 2008, 11:50 PM

A few, probably to many I took at end of Sunday when I arrived, as usual late.
Quality not that good, new camera, cheep and it shows! Quite a few of the Lilly White collection showing the ravages of sea air,
Cheers Rog

sparkright · #5 Post / In Thread 18th August 2008, 06:22 AM

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!

beej · #6 Post / In Thread 18th August 2008, 04:21 PM

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.

Earl Kitchener · #7 Post / In Thread 18th August 2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by beej

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.

I have pm'd you

sparkright · #8 Post / In Thread 18th August 2008, 05:22 PM

Here's a few pics.

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

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

Steve Paxton's 3 speed compound, 55676? Again, very nice engine.

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

Steam Scenes · #9 Post / In Thread 18th August 2008, 08:59 PM

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.

steaming my way · #10 Post / In Thread 18th August 2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Steam Scenes

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.

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