Duncombe Park
 

http://www.duncombepark.com/july.shtml

Held on 5/6th July, this rally will be worth a visit if the article in the July issue of 'Old Glory' remains true - 3 engines make their debut there - yes 3:)!!! One being 'The President' recently finished RL (again, I hope that article is true!!!). Ian Fearnley's Sentinel DG6 will be there in steam for the first time on public display and because I don't have the mag with me at the moment, but do have a bad memory, can't mention the third, but think it's a Marshall TE*think?!?

I hope to be there, anyone else going?

Paul

The third engine is to be Burrell 1212 , ' Whitehall '.

Hold on a minute, according the several reports on TT The President is going to attending Hollycombe Festival of Steam

Both of these events are on the 5 & 6 July.

Seeing that each event is pretty much at oposite ends of the country I think it unlikely she is going to both!

I'll try and get an answer, if anybody knows already could they post here.

Confirmed - I do have a bad memory:o!!!

I have a disheartening feeling that you are correct David. I would've thought that the info on TT is more up-to-date than when OG went to press! Here's hoping I'm wrong (again!).

I'm afraid that I have heard from most people that The President will be attending Hollycombe. Because unfortunately it will not be appearing at Dial Post Traction Engine Rally.

we are going to duncombe park, its a good rally and i enjoy it anyone no if the heavy haulage ring is going to be there this year

Owner of Whitehall confirmed to me at Corbridge the engine would be debuted at Duncombe Park

I can confirm that the PRESIDENT will NOT be at Duncombe park. It is going to Hollycombe, being driven over on the Friday from Jimmer Marsh's premises.

Bugger:(!!!

The OG article does say that the heavy haulage will be running this year (should've mentioned that earlier!) and for the first time, a Tom Varley Trophy will be awarded on Sunday by OG editor Colin Tyson (maybe the man himself could confirm that?).

Can't wait to go on Sunday:)!

Paul

The info about 3 debut engines at Duncombe came from the organiser himself, Mick Gaines-Burrell. Presume correct at time of going to press, which was on 9 June.
See you there Sunday!
Colin

great thats good was meant to run last year but becuase of weather it didnt. If its there it will keep us engineman entertained

the weathers looking good for the weekend lets keep our fingers crossed

Another engine making it debut at duncombe park
 

Fowler YORKSHIRE BELLE will be at Duncombe park this year, after not been rallied for several years.

just been preparing engine for duncombe park cant wait to the rally

engine gone up today i am going up tomorrow not long to go now

Hope you have your waterproofs with you!

Im off to duncombe park too, been polishing all week, should be a good weekend :)

i think i better take them just incase hopefully it wont

grandad been up to the site today he says its dry and all looking very well engines there already should be a good rally if the weathers stays good

I think im going direct from school down to duncombe

weather looking good today hope it stays like that

Weather forecast says sunshine and heavy showers all weekend, but hopefully it won't spoil the fun too much:eek:!

Paul

Went yesterday evening, heavy rain most of the day, very wet underfoot, not much movement, but great to see the ex Jack Meaker Burrell 1212 back on the circuit, looked fantastic.

Burrell 1212 looks superb, well worth getting drenched for.

Chris.

I really wanted to go this weekend but the weather stuck the boot in :(
I understand there was to be quite a few engines there this year which hurts even more.

I know exactly how you feel! I was looking forward to going, but the weather forced me to stay in and do DIY!!!

I hope the Masham weekend is better and not as muddy as last year or I give up!

A very pi$$ed off Paul

I did manage to go last evening and keep a promise to see Ian Fearnley's DG6. The ground was in a terrible state with an ongoing battering from heavy rainfall. The Sentinel was worth the trip and Ian and son Jamie's faces were worth all the water and mud in the world! My heart goes out to all involved with the rally and admiration for spirits being kept high.
Vern.