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Old 20th March 2017, 07:39 AM
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A few images from the annual Great Manawatu Steam Fair held 18/19 March 2017 by the Steam Traction Society, Maewa, NZ.

McLaren 1704 of 1924



Adams Family's McLaren 725 of 1902 and Steve McClune's Marshall 55620 of 1911



Lining up for the photo line



Photo line- L to R: McLaren 1704 of 1924, Adams Family's steam truck, McLaren 1678 of 1924, McLaren 725 of 1902, Marshall 55620 of 1911, McLaren 1425 of 1913, McLaren 917 of 1907, Burrell 2924 of 1907, Marshall 38906 of 1902, McLaren 916 of 1904 and Fowler 9912 of 1904





Marty Radford at the contols of Marshall 55620 of 1911



David Graham at the controls of McLaren 917 of 1907

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Old 20th March 2017, 10:15 AM
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That is a stunning collection of machines. Thanks for posting the pictures.

Cheers Carl.
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Old 20th March 2017, 09:18 PM
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I can almost smell them from here
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Old 28th March 2017, 08:20 PM
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The next Great Manawatu Steam fair will be 17th & 18th March 2018. This will celebrate 55 years since the first club steaming and 20 years of the steam fair its self. If anyones thinking of a trip to New Zealand that would be the time to visit. If you need any more information just message me. Thanks Marty Kiwisteam
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The next Great Manawatu Steam fair will be 17th & 18th March 2018. This will celebrate 55 years since the first club steaming and 20 years of the steam fair its self. If anyones thinking of a trip to New Zealand that would be the time to visit. If you need any more information just message me. Thanks Marty Kiwisteam
Hi Martyn, Are you having a road run at the 2018 event like you did for the 50th?
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Old 17th April 2017, 06:34 PM
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Yes there is talk of having a road run for the 2018 Steam Fair but run route and destination not yet confirmed.
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