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Originally Posted by Pride of Somerset
Couldn't agree more. Interesting that partly as a result of this we had a Fowler roller that had never been out of Scotland since it was delivered new, a Marshall traction engine from Ireland that had never been to an event this side of the Irish Sea, three engines that are now unique survivors of their type/make (Tasker, Savage and Gibbons and Robinson). The oldest McLaren, no 2, (from New Zealand) that appeared in Dorset last year.
Last year's event was excellent, this year perhaps, even better. I certainly had an enjoyable time at both - crewing a showman's last year, and commentating this year. Looking forward to the next one - same weekend next year, by the way.
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And i forgot to point out in my thanks to Jenny,David and Robert a thankyou to John for his excellent commentry all weekend!