Myself and two of my sons, had been looking forward to this event for quite a while and we were not disappointed. The only issue is getting up to be on the road at 6.30 in the morning, it’s a 3.1/2hr trip each way. Having seen some of the collection at various events round the … Read more
Congratulations go to Mike Milestone with his Tangye 5hp Oil Engine start up article. Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for August 2025. Congratulations Mike, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the “Like” button located at the bottom … Read more
In an unfortunate chain of events while moving the 12hp AP around the yard a few months back, a strap slipped and caught on the fuel mixture needle, snapping it off. We were lucky enough to remove it from the fuel jet with a little heat and mole grips. After successfully removing the broken parts, … Read more
New “fire pit” made for the Petterfest light up on Saturday night, should keep us toasty 👍 Preparations are well under way and hopefully this Indian Summer will continue for another fortnight!
Henham Steam & Country show took place over the weekend of the 20th & 21st of September at Henham Park near Blythburgh in Suffolk, this was the 49th year the rally has taken place and the second year they had a seperate pen for a lighting display. There was a good selection fo engines from … Read more
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