BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@vintageengineenthusiast.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20251222T114731Z URL:https://vintageengineenthusiast.com/events/saffron-walden-crank-up/ SUMMARY:Saffron Walden Crank Up DESCRIPTION:\nThe Saffron Walden Crank Up is organised annually on behalf o f the East Anglian Traction Engine Society. The show is run by a small com mittee of dedicated local volunteers each with a keen interest in vintage vehicles and the way of life associated with them.\n\n\n\n\nEach year at t he Crank Up we are pleased to welcome a growing number and variety of diff erent exhibits\, these include:\n\nSteam Engines\n\n\n\nEach year we welco me a variety of steam engines from the humble steam roller to the majestic showman’s engine. Each different type of engine was designed to do a di fferent job.  Come along and experience the sights and sounds of these ge ntle giants as they move around the site.  Take a look into the world of an engine driver\, see how they lived in one of the living vans – a wood en home on wheels which was towed along behind a traction engine or steam roller if its work took it further away from home.  Many living vans have been lovingly restored to accompany the engines along with different trai lers and other equipment that were used along side the steam engines.\n\nV intage Tractors\n\n\n\nTractors come in a wide variety of colours\, shapes and sizes\, each with their own charm. Saffron Walden has held a market s ince 1141 and has always had strong agricultural links\, some of the tract ors on display were sold by Cleales of Saffron Walden\, spending their wor king lives locally. Now finding new homes with enthusiasts who lovingly re store them along with the implements they were built to use to work the la nd.\n\n \;\n\nMilitary Vehicles\n\n\n\nWith the strong military links of our site Carver Barracks\, it is only fitting we include a display of m ilitary vehicles.  Come and marvel at some of the huge vehicles in this s ection\, many painted a similar colour but all different shapes and sizes\ , ranging from the tiny Willys jeep to the huge recovery vehicles – each one built with a purpose in mind\, many were a basic vehicle then adapted to perform a special job. Take a walk along the line of WW2 vehicles and imagine what it was like on the spot where you stand when Debden Aerodrome was in full swing with aircraft taking off and landing in the runway wher e your car is now parked.\n\nStationary Engines\n\n\nIn a world before ele ctricity the stationary engine was commonplace\, from the small engines th at worked a single piece of equipment possibly on a farm to the huge Rusto n with its twin flywheels that ran Barnard’s Mill locally in Station Roa d\, Newport.  See all the different shapes and sizes\, discover how many different fuels where used and how each changed the design. Ask the owners what job each one performed\, listen to the hypnotic beat of the larger e ngines or the fast-paced patter of the smaller ones\, each with an individ ual sound.\n\nClassic Cars\n\n\n\nHenry Ford introduced his Model T to the world in 1908\, since then cars of every shape and size have been manufac tured all over the world. We welcome many different shapes and sizes datin g from the early 1900s up until the mid-1980’s. Walk through the rows wi th you parents or grandparents\, they will remember what it was like when cars were slower. Each one built by hand many in this country giving them a charm of their own. Many of their owners will be near at hand to answer any questions you may have\, they will only too happy to talk about their vehicle and give you a sense of what its like to tour through the countrys ide in a bygone era of motoring.\n\nVintage Fun Fair\n\n\n\nRide the gallo ping horses of the Carousel\, feel the wind in your hair on the Swing boat s or have a gentler ride on the toys of the roundabout. The travelling fai rground is an English tradition dating back to the 1800s. Travelling showm en would haul their rides &\; stalls from town using horses and manpowe r\, setting up on the village green or in the town square. During the Vict orian era steam started to be used as a means of transport\, replacing the horse. Notably Fredrick Savage of Kings Lynn founded his firm Savage’s developing steam driven rides until in 1891 the English Galloper was born. The machine at Crank Up dates from 1893 is owned by the locally-based Rul e family – only the second family to own it!  Although still driven by steam and man power the fair is hauled by modern lorries and the electrici ty is generated using diesel engine rather than a Showman’s Engine of da ys gone by.\n\n \;\n\nVintage Commercials\n\n\n\nMarvel at the commerc ial vehicles of yesteryear with their bright liveries and sign writing sti ll reproduced on their modern equivalents. On display at Crank Up we have vehicles dating back to the 1900s\, petrol engine lorries were first used along side steam\, as time moved on they took the place of steam in road h aulage and continued to be available in many different shapes and sizes de pending on the task they built to do. Many of the vehicles on display have been meticulously restored by their owners who enjoy bringing them out fo r us all to enjoy.\n\n \;\n\nFairground Organs\n\n\n\nEnjoy tunes old and new on the array of organs also old and new. The fairground organ firs t appeared in the early 1800’s these mechanical music making machines we re first man powered later being driven by small steam engines on larger o rgans. Today many are displayed separately to the rides they were once apa rt of. They still entertain the public with their unique sound playing tra ditional tunes and modern pop songs alike. Organs were not only found on t he fairground but also in concert halls and on the continent in cafes and bars as well as in the street.\n\nBar and Catering\n\n\n\nWhilst you are e njoying your day if you feel in need of refreshment then head to our bar a nd catering area\, we have an array of food on offer to suit every taste a nd requirement. All produced by our caterers who love what they do and per sonally prepare their food freshly on site. Our licenced bar championing l ocally produced ale along with wines and sprits as well as the name you kn ow and love. We also have a Picnic area which you are welcome to bring you r own food to sit in and enjoy the atmosphere of our show.\n\n \;\n\nM odel Steam\n\n\n\nModel steam engines first appeared when steam rallies st arted in the 1950’s and 60’s. Traction Engines came in many different shapes and sizes\, in the mid to late 1800’s many different manufacturer s were trying new inventive designs\, unfortunately many of these were not commercially successful. Model makers up and down the country have been r eproducing the lost engines of the steam era for us to experience and enjo y.\n\nMany of the popular steam engine designs have also been reproduced i n miniature as the desire to own an engine is in many people\, but the pra cticalities of a full-size engine ownership are beyond the capability of m any.\n\nTrade Stands\n\n\n\nTo accompany the exhibits\, we also have an ar ray of trade stands selling everything from a locally produced spirit\, to the vintage hand tools your grandfather had in his shed all restored and ready to use.  Many of our stall holders make their products or they are passionate about them\, they will be happy to talk about them. You will al so find some local charities and organisations who we love to welcome alon g to help them fundraise and promote themselves.\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n \nFor more information please visit the website HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vintageengineenthusiast.com/wp-content/u ploads/2025/02/saffron_walden_crank_up_2025_header-e1766404042195.jpeg CATEGORIES:Show LOCATION:Carver Barracks\, Water Lane\, Wimbish\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 2YA \, Essex\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Water Lane\, Wimbish\, Saff ron Walden\, CB10 2YA\, Essex\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Carver Barracks:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR