After months and months of glorious sunshine soaked rallies, September came around to remind us that we do in-fact live in England and that rain is very much part of the deal. The unfortune show to first get a reminder of this (That I’ve been to) was the much loved Longstock rally in Hampshire. But … Read more
This was the first time we have attended this rally after being asked if we would go by the section steward, Phil Cotton. Arriving on site there were decent roadways to all parts of the site, and Phil was there to greet us and show us where to pitch up for the weekend. There were … Read more
Every now and again we will come across an engine that is truly beyond saving. This doesn’t always mean that the engine is totally useless and only fit for the scrap yard. Often it means that major components are beyond repair or missing altogether, but that engine can be a useful source of spare parts. … Read more
2025 saw the return of Belvoir Castle Steam and Country Show being held over the August Bank Holiday weekend (23rd- 25th August) within the stunning grounds of Belvoir castle. With impressive displays and exhibits from all over the UK. This was the first year of the show being hosted by Outdoor Shows Ltd and did … Read more
Strumpshaw Steam Museum has an end of season rally known as “The Trosh” and is normally held on the last weekend of August/ first weekend of September, this year it was on the 30th & 31st August, this is a very much smaller event compared to the May Bank Holiday rally with just the one … Read more
The National Vintage Tractor & Engine Club or NVTEC for short is the largest and one of the oldest clubs catering to the stationary engine enthusiast in the UK. The main aim of the club is to promote the preservation of agricultural equipment and to celebrate our agricultural past & present. Formed in 1967 when … Read more
Congratulations go to Sean “Spooner” Murrell with his Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show 2025 – Stationary Engines! article. . Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for July 2025. Congratulations Sean, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the … Read more
August 9th-10th saw the return of Astle Park Traction Engine Rally for 2025. Astle Park Traction Engine Rally has never really been well known for its stationary engine line up, with the 1000 Engine Rally (held on the same site) taking that title. Saying that, the now defunct 1000 Engine Rally couldn’t hold a candle … Read more
Back in the summer of 2023 I purchased a 5hp Tangye oil engine from a friend near Peterborough. The engine had been fitted to a steel base and used slave axles/wheels in each corner to move it about. As my friend used the same wheels/axles for his 7hp Tangye, these were not included in the … Read more
Welland, just WOW!! I’ve never been to Welland but this year they had Petter as a theme in the engine section and I figured as I’m “Mr. Petterfest” I thought I’d better go, so, van loaded, caravan hooked up and two moans from Suzy and Cam we set off at 3.30am for the trip. First … Read more