Pickering Steam Rally

[Pandora's Firebox]

Last time I visited this event was in '04 and couldn't believe how much the site has changed since then. All for the better in my opinion, we had a fantastic day on Saturday. The sun shone, ground was very wet and muddy in a few places, but the hard roads made engine movement and us walking around possible with ease. Organs were spread around the site enough to not cause a racket. Good to see some 'more travelled' engines than I have been used to at the recent smaller local rallies.

I will try to post some pics tonight.

It was also nice to meet Sheila Dibnah - what a lovely, down to earth lady she is.

Paul

[Fowlers are the best]

Great rally so lets have some pictures!

Lets start with Pete (Stiefbear) - i think thats right. He can't be doing polishing - he must have tripped over next to the tin and just be getting back up again!


And me with Phil and Giles Moston about to go on the road run on Foster TE 'Winnie'


'Carry On' - one of my favourite engines


Foden 'Prospector'


Burrell 'Excelsior' - formerly known as 'Island Chief'


General Cough


'Earl Kitchener'


By Mr Atkinson's stage


'Nero' - an engine which I have not seen before


Fowler 'Evening Star'


An immaculate Fowler BB ploughing engine


Fowler road locomotive 'Providence' - a super engine


In the town on Saturday night






and last but not least, and by special request...



Sam.

[jamiepreston]

good pictures sam

[Pandora's Firebox]

Excellent photos! Put mine to shame!

Anyway, here's a few to view:

[johnnycapone]

nice pics and an excellent weekend. thankyou for sharing those
regards
John

[TractionTime]

Hi all,

I've just returned from this event and was impressed with the array or engines in attendence this year.

Photo's can now be veiwed by clicking the following link: http://www.tractiontime.co.uk and then select the Photo Gallery from the top menu

Regards

Stuart

[3 speed]

Good to see you with a smile infront of the engine you like best!

[steifbear]

ill have you know sam that engine is as near to spotless with is more than can be sed for most things u touch! lol cheers for the photo