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GDSF - pictures - news - gossip !!!
Please spare a thought for those of us that can't get to the show, sob, sob - - let us know, and show us, what is going on.
There is loads of space below - please fill it in. Cheers Carl. |
Dave went Thursday and reported the place was looking a bit 'patchy' compared to other years especially the car boot section.
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Be patient Carl for photos I have just got home, had to struggle through the crowd most of the day queue for ages for ice cream and in the beer tent, very hot there but as always at Dorset a very enjoyable day, plenty of engines in the working area and playpen and of course the line up of Showmans looked to me no different than other years, and I will be back there again Sunday.
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Yes very hot, too bright for good Photos but I have taken some.
I am feeling a bit grumpy, my sat-nav went blank just outside the gates, that was no problem but have you ever tried to find a Hotel that you have never been to before in the dark? Going to a pub now after a shower but not this one, http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=32736 |
The ploughing section & arena displays
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Those magnificent Fodens! The Speed Twelve took some turns around the lower play pen, but didn't head up through Watford Gap.
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One to look forward to in the future. This is a Sentinel of unknown number discovered in NZ(if I remember correctly) and now in the process of rebuilding by 'Turbo' Vincent.
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Cracking do once again. Plenty of engines to see. The Foden speeds were fantastic.
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Top marks to Mr D and his team I think.
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Great to see Onward in the playpen pulling the charity trailer.
Cheers Carl. |
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It would have been nice if Arthur Wedgwood and other old experienced Foden hands had still been around to see this achievement with the Speed 6 & 12 wagons, Arthur used to say they were well ahead of their time.
From what I have been told the first straight type boiler used was not a success, it had an insufficient reserve of steam with speeds of over 20 mph or if poor coal was used. When wagons were fitted with the second type boiler this made them into a very free economical steamer. Barry Funnell mentions about 13652 belonging to The Star Brewery of Eastbourne Sussex, this wagon was sent out with the early straight type boiler but was back at Fodens to have the later type boiler fitted in the first 12 months , this wagon had a working life of 20 years. Barry mentions that even up to the end of it's life she was still topping over 55 mph on the homeward run across Pevensey Marsh driven by a very capable driver. It would be an interesting project if a E type Foden undertype could be recreated from quantity of E type drawings that have survived from Fodens. |
Went on Friday, no pics but had a great time. Although not for the purist perhaps but I did like the ploughing engine converted to diesel with a massive 6 cyl engine balanced on the top of the barrel where the cylinder chest would have been.
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Had a great few days spending time with some very dear friends, and catching up with folk whom I haven't seen for the best part of a year. Even made a couple of new ones.
I'm aware that it's cool not to like Dorset, but for me it's just a rattling good social occasion with some working steam thrown in. What's not to like..? :) |
Day 4 and quite a few people have left as there's gaps in blue 2. I suspect they are off to honiton hill. I'm in the stationary engine section so only been to the play pen once. There's an under lying opinion that it's lost it's sparkle. Dr busker on Friday was moderately attended with people drifting in and out of the tent. He lost teacher and JR this year so it wasn't as bouncy as previous years.
Public attendance is up, lots of youngsters this year who are genuinely interested in the exhibits. Weather has been strange with very hot to very rainy. Its quite cool and showery at the moment. I will be being relieved later so get to have a walk around. Wouldn't mind someone allowing me a go on a minture to see what its like to drive one before I build one! Terry |
We went yesterday and thought what an excellent show it was.
Some superb engines and displays and as always plenty of new things to see. Well done to the organisers and exhibitors. Jim |
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Has anyone got a photo of Chris Lawson's big Marshall, very well done to him it's been a big project. |
Didn't manage to make it for a number of reasons��. Looks to be some great new exhibits though.
Did anybody get any photos of Turbos 6" Burrell with riveted boiler? |
Me and the present Mrs Vine have just got back, a cracking show, met up with good friends and enjoyed the new exibits, and attractions.
We have not returned since 2013 when we were invited to attend with our roller, it was so good we thought it could not be bettered, but with the many upgrades, such as roads, and a new layout, which made for an interesting walk around, Dorset never fails to provide maximum enjoyment. Well done Martin and his team. Mark. |
Best one for years.Its still the best show on the callendar. You cant compere it with other rallies iys not the same , its just Dorset!
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It is called GREAT DORSET for a very good reason and this year it lived up to it`s name, having said that, last year with fewer people was easier to get around but the Rally costs so much to stage and beyond being manned by volunteers that trade space has to be sold to capacity and clashing with Beaulieu Auto Jumble that was a problem and of course maximum punters as possible through the pay gate we would hope that the Rally continues for many years to come. |
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Cheers Carl. |
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Late Western. The unidentified engine is 8HP Marshall 55924.
Paul |
Is this Chris Lawson's?
Cheers Carl. |
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I keep saying it but well done Chris/Laura looks like a nice engine and a good job.
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Hi all
thank for the kind words yes it its Laura and mine's engine, (not the family's!!) me and Laura did 95% of the work our self but with out the help of my mum and dad and Laura's mum and dad and a load of good friends we would not have made Dorset, when we started to run out of time I was touched by the friends and family who dropped what they were meant to be doing to help uses make it to Dorset, A BIG THANK YOU TO EVER ONE THAT HELPED GET THE ENGINE TO DORSET a big thank you to Matt Farwell for picking up the engine with your low loader, and for the tow with the tractor its been a very long 7 years and this last year has been even longer! I never what to eat a redly meal in the workshop agen! we got a list of small snagging jobs to do this winter and we will finish the engine over the next year or so! thanks Chris |
I never got to see her Chris, but she looks good as she is.
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I have nothing but admiration and congratulations to anyone who brings an engine back to life.
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Quote -- we got a list of small snagging jobs to do this winter and we will finish the engine over the next year or so!
Chris , that list will never end , but it will get shorter , and the jobs will get smaller . Well done . |
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