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Just got back from the first dial post rally what a great show plenty of engines around 30 .If your looking for something to do sunday i can reconmend it.Great weather and good solid ground.Did enjoy just sitting and watching the steam games special thanks to the mover for letting me take photos from every angle and try the cab out for size.

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We visited today also, an excellent event with an great display of engines and other exhibits. Would recomend a visit if you are thinking of going.

Congratulations to all those involved in the organisation of this premier event, long may it go on.

An excellent first show! A good variety and number of exhibits , just right...( a positive comment made by many people we spoke to).Only sorry we had already committed to another event for sunday, before we knew of this one.Next year a full weekend for us! May it go from strength to strength and well done to all those involved.:-)..a lovely rally , just how they used to be.(Loved the steam games..great entertainment)

Have to agree with all of the above. The games were great fun, and much enjoyed by participants and public alike. There seemed to be a few dubious practises (I hesitate to say cheating;)) going on, which all added to the entertainment. The weather today was a very different story, with torrential rain. However the arena was still a busy place. The winching demonstration was excellent with the Marshall roller eventually winding four engines up the arena before over riding the scotches. No mean feat on increasingly wet ground. The engine parade also continued as per normal and all those involved deserve the praise. Good to see the Burrell gold medal tractors hauling the big boys about. Any way, here are a few pics.

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Vera posing

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Annie winching

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Omon winching

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William V gleaming

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Ellen sawing

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Marshalls racing

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Bodicea smoking

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Well done to all the organisers of the show. A good weekend in good company with a super atmosphere, a Proper Rally, roll on dialpost 2009 !

On behalf of the organisers of the Dial Post Rally I would like to thank all of those involved, all the helpers, organisers, exhibitors, traders, visitors and everyone else who has helped us or supported us in anyway, as without all of your help we would not have been able to put on this show. Thank you also for all of the positive and constructive comments that have been posted on TT. We appreciate all of your feedback and are ecstatic that so many people seemed to enjoy our first event. Please check the website for photos from Wednesday onwards. And thanks again!!!!!
Anne

Please check the website for photos from Wednesday onwards. And thanks again!!!!!
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Anne

What's the address - looked like a fun rally, might try and get entry for next year.

Cheers

Matt

i'm assuming its the rally website,

http://www.dialpostrally.co.uk/



if not, maybe the club site

http://www.sussexsteamengineclub.co.uk/

Just returned from the rally after roading back to horsham last night. Where do you start, what a well run rally there wasnt any high vis jackets escorting engines from their spot into the arena, you were allowed to run around the site at your own free will. The organisers didnt mind if you parked outside a tent while you and your crew took refreshment. The arena games on saturday were good and yes I may have cheated a bit in some of the games but we were there to entertain the public which I think we did. This rally was what they were like 25 plus years ago. That was when you were allowed to use your common sense when moving your engine around. Other organisations should take note that it possible to put a traditional traction engine rally on in the 21st century, A very big thankyou to all those involved in puting on this wonderful event .

Sir William Tritton

Glad you enjoyed it Martin. Good to meet you, and yes, I agree, you all entertained the public magnificently, continuing to do so in the downpours on Sunday.thumbsupthumbsup

Yes the address is www.dialpostrally.co.uk .

The Dial Post Traction Engine Rally 2008 Show Programme now available to buy from our website at http://www.dialpostrally.co.uk/index_files/news.htm