Great Chesterford 2013.
 

It was the Great Chesterfords steam gathering, here is my report, pictures and the people of the rally, all having a great time in the sun.

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I came across several engines making their way to the gathering out on the road.

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Whilst walking between the two car park's to see the collection of vehicles I passed several intresting features of the village.
Lamp lighters cottage

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Blacksmith's cottage.

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I am sure this must have been in use when some of these vehicles were new !

Outside privy.

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There were also cars and motorcycles too.

One for Hedd first.

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The fair.

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These young lads and lady, are all joining the army when they are old enough !

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The man who we must thank for putting the gathering on the map, although I am sure there are many more.

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Mark.

My poor little Ruston ( 6th picture ) had it's work cut out that day. The trailer was loaded with about 1/2 cwt of apples,
scratter mill, cider press, coal, several gallons of water...

We did two demo sessions of scratter milling & pressing. Got a good audience :D but no tips :(.
Ian

What is the Grey Car a Delage ?

Nice to see a miniature roading to an event, well done that man! How far did you have to go? My closest event is about 10 miles away which is probably a bit far for my Ruston.

Paul.

It's about 1 1/2 miles. Total mileage about 6 miles. It's not the distance which worries me, it's the nutters I have to share the roads with!
Ian

Especialy the pengines !; ) sorry I did not get a photo of the scattermill working, can you do it again next year ?

Mark.

Apple crop permitting...
Ian

Whats the wagon? Freelance?

Ye its freelance not quite sure what its based on shaun robins is the lad who drives it about, has an awesome whistle on it

is it the roanoke wagon based on a leyland sherpa chassis?