Alan Thomas Memorial Road Run 2015

[Steam Scenes]

Honouring and remembering the great man today with the 5 yearly road run around Porthtowan and up ‘Engine Hill’.

The weather didn’t really play ball with amber weather warnings for torrential rain but at least the climb up the hill remained fairly rain free.

Some pictures from this morning:

[NTET]

Plenty of images from the last Alan Thomas Run, on the National Traction Engine Trust Facebook page today as well.

[Proff]

Had Jim fallen off!?!

[Steam Scenes]

Originally Posted by Proff

Had Jim fallen off!?!

Think he might have been washed off!

[MG]

love the miniature heavy haulage, well done to all who took part

Originally Posted by Steam Scenes

Think he might have been washed off!

This occurred right in front of where we were standing, on the very steepest part of the hill.

Jim and his crew acted in a very calm and professional way. (Although the roller rear wheels weren't chocked, the trailer brakes had been applied).

Stef.

[Late Western]

a lot of these Mini Macs down here in cornwall...are they selling them at Trago ?

[Proff]

Yes, buy one get one free, it's there 50th anniversary deal

[cocky_1987]

Had a brilliant day on Thursday down in Cornwall helping with Excelsior. The weather at times was atrocious, which made the turnout of engines and spectators all the more impressive. The highlight for me was being involved in the heavy haulage up Engine Hill, and experience I won't forget in a long time! Many thanks to the Daniel brothers for inviting us to help them out on the hill.

Here is some on-board footage to give you a sample of what it was like. It took so impressive driving to clear all the traffic at the top when you consider the length of the road train!

[Mac1652]

If Trago's were flogging those Mini Macs I'd make sure I was their 50th customer in on a Sunday morning. Apparently you get 50% off whatever you buy.