Duncombe park rally. - Traction-Talk

buggeroff · #1 Post / In Thread 4th July 2009, 09:11 PM

Been today in scorching weather, 48 engines and plenty to see, well worth a trip up , lovely setting in the Yorkshire hills.

Chris.

Vern · #2 Post / In Thread 5th July 2009, 05:51 AM

We called in last night after work. Got there just in time to have a ride down to the market place on the back of Ian Fearnley's DG6. The drivers seat was offered, but tempting though it was, I couldn't steal the pleasure from someone so dedicated! The atmosphere was wonderful, with people looking happy to be there and basking in the glorious weather this traditional club event has waited patiently for and so richly deserves. 5 star rally and well worth the treck over the moors. Vern.

Robert The Bruce · #3 Post / In Thread 5th July 2009, 09:17 AM

Does anyone the identity of the Fowler Road Loco (Phoenix) that was present. Program said made up from bits over a number of years?

FTR3456 · #4 Post / In Thread 5th July 2009, 11:35 AM

Can anyone tell me did John Smith take any engines there. Garry

BLACKTOP · #5 Post / In Thread 5th July 2009, 04:27 PM

The fowler pheonix is john smiths belive this came from abroad

TractionTime · #6 Post / In Thread 5th July 2009, 09:05 PM

Any photos please?

Tractor lad · #7 Post / In Thread 5th July 2009, 09:13 PM

We just back from the show and would like to say a big thank you to the show organisers and staff for a fantastic weekend.....wall to wall sun shine, great line up of engines and tractors and the turnout of engines outside the beer tent on saturday night was just breath taking !!, do think that Eddie the flag man (entertainment) was missed so hope to see him back next year.
Well done to all for making it one of the best shows in the North Yorkshire.

jamiepreston · #8 Post / In Thread 5th July 2009, 09:21 PM

Great rally. Best rally in the North of England by a mile.

Pandora's Firebox · #9 Post / In Thread 6th July 2009, 11:35 AM

I called in for a few hours yesterday and can fully agree with all other comments, a superb rally in a beautiful setting. Highlight for me was seeing The President for the first time - not bad for a Burrell

, sounded nice too while hauling a claimed 80 tons up the hill to and around the arena.

Here's a few pics for y'all. Apologies for the usual poor quality - to me they are "snap-shots" as I'm always too busy trying to see everything in a short time!

david lyon · #10 Post / In Thread 6th July 2009, 05:07 PM

Great Rally, in a fantastic location, I think its the largest gathering of steam engines north of the Humber, I counted 53 full size locomotives