Little Casterton Working Weekend 2013
 

Went over this afternoon for a couple of hours, a traditional working event, a nice way to end the season.

A rare opportunity for me to see a ploughing engine I've never seen before, former John Patten BB, Fowler 14384 Princess:

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Ploughing at the other end was Fowler 15451, Victory:

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And the other engines present, Ransomes Sims & Jefferies 37087:

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Ruston Hornsby 161250:

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And another Ruston Hornsby 175037:

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Thanks to all involved. thumbsup

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what is the purpose of the disc's on the front wheel hubs of "princess"? haven't seen that before.

Yes I was looking at them, I suspect it might be some sort of repair? Those Patten engines had a long life and they were pretty beaten up by the end.

McLaren 127 has a similar arrangement, I believe those wheels were repaired ones added later by Taskers?

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Nice to see my old ransomes straw pitcher still being used! :)

Loose spokes.

One of the best events I have been to in a long while, shame it clashes with old warden most years. Never seen a peg drum working before or so many rare old tractors.

Sept 20 and 21st next year - between Old Warden and the Trust road run.

Great to see so many steam people, had a super weekend (portables - the future!)

I hear you were visited by a beer swilling engine man on Sunday .

He was seen eyeing up a nice roller later in the day! ;)

I was exhibiting in the Stationary Engine section near the steam ploughing and it was very entertaining to watch. Of course the fine weather was a nice bonus as well!:)

Pete.