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Steamfest Tasmania 2012.

Yep that Robey is BIG. About 1912 is it.

Did Eric Howe have any of his collection on show?

He had four, the two crimson Marshall's( 5nhp and the 7nhp compound), The yank(Buffalo Pitts) and the Hornsbyy Akroyd oil tractor.

Damien, Did you have a photo of the Foden and/or any details?

I have a few pics of Mr Boons machine. Had my grandfather here today telling me about a Mr Cutts using this at Sassafras for many years, when i'm not sure. Its a 7nhp compound on springs built in 1912. Its about 1 year older than my grandfathers single cylinder Foden. I have steered this in 2009 at Steamfest, its not to bad.
As for pics, here ya go
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57.../rearFoden.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...frontfoden.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...fodenplate.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57.../sidefoden.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...ideonFoden.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...s/lowFoden.jpg

Damian, did you take any pics of the 7hp Marshall compoumd?
cheers
Tim

Damian, This may seem a strange request, but was there a programme for the event showing details of the engines. If there was would it be possible to copy the relevant sections. This would be much appreciated.
Arthur

Can someone tell me please what the Tractor on the right has been adapted to do?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...rshall8nhp.jpg

Looks like an International farmell thats been converted to a road Grader!

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Originally Posted by timsp (Post 203584)

Damien, did you take any pics of the 7hp Marshall compound?
cheers
Tim

I did, i'll upload a few today.

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Originally Posted by Arfursteam

Damien, This may seem a strange request, but was there a program for the event showing details of the engines. If there was would it be possible to copy the relevant sections. This would be much appreciated.
Arthur

Ahhh no they didn't. All the program had was what was on for the three days, where they were and sponsors.

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Originally Posted by steamy1

Can someone tell me please what the Tractor on the right has been adapted to do?

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Originally Posted by FOWLER16400

Looks like an International farmell thats been converted to a road Grader!

Pretty much what it is. I didn't get a picture of that. I had enough photos by then, also sunburnt badly whooops

I too went to Steamfest on the Saturday, what a breath of fresh air compared to the H&S restrictive UK shows nowadays. Engines were free to move to various points around the ground giving show visitors close access rather than just being left lined up to one side. The steam parade was through the showgrounds, very close to the visitors and exhibitors and many thanks to David for letting me steer his Marshall for the parade. Interestingly, as soon as the parade had ended, most of the visitors left, no swilling it up in the beer tent 'till midnight, there wasn't one!! A great show, lots to see and everyone was very friendly.

Here are my pictures, some similar to what has already been posted. (I think the engine numbers are correct, any corrections or additions gratefully received)

Marshall 8 hp 72687 - (marshall8hp)

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0043.jpg

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Marshall compound 76762

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0044.jpg

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Buffalo Pitts 8246

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0045.jpg

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Marshall 5hp 59814

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0046.jpg

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McLaren 1253

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0047.jpg

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RSJ 34323

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0048.jpg

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Foden 2520

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0049.jpg

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Robey

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0050.jpg

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Burrell Devonshire 3010

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0051.jpg

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RSJ 34323

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0052.jpg

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Hornsby Oil Engine 10656

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0054.jpg

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Marshall Roller

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0055.jpg

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Fowler DNA 10T - 16941 - - (Wormgear)

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0056.jpg

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In Sheffield Tasmania, the small town where Steamfest is held, there are lots of murals painted on the sides of buildings. This one was by the place we were staying.

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/001_0053.jpg

A couple more of this fantastic location and event.

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/041_0104.jpg

Positioning the gate guardian for the weekend.
http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/041_0106.jpg

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/041_0107.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...hpCompound.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...llcompound.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57...deMarshall.jpg

Some images of the 7nhp Marshall compound TE.

Martin P, lovely images. Pity i couldn't introduce myself to you.

Martin P - Thanks for your photo's, nice to have the engine numbers.

Also to Foden Fan for his photo's.

Much appreciated.

Arthur

It looks like a road grader conversion.
Sorry this ended up in the wrong place.

It looks like we'll be going to Tassie in late August for our 5th wedding anniversary, (the wifes idea) will there be any steam or agricultural shows on then?
It was her idea for us to go to Dorset for our Honeymoon. I'm blessed....
Cheers Trev

There won't be much on then, most of the agricultural shows are around mid to late Spring and with the exception of the Hobart Show, all of the steam events are between Feb and April.