Harewood or Temple Newsam
 

Hi folks. I've been away from steam rallies for more years than I care to remember, so I am a bit out of touch with "the scene".

I was surprised to find a steam rally at the end of the street I live in - as a result of the North Lincs rally moving to Winterton Showground. I enjoyed that so much that I tried the Lincoln rally last weekend, and I am now thinking about, maybe, going to one of the Leeds rallies this weekend.

I must admit I was surprised to see two events so close on the same weekend, and wondered which one I should choose to visit. Any thoughts?

Why not go to both, neither is so large as to take up a whole day.
Set off early and you would fit two in, the distance between them is approx half an hours travelling.

I personally will be attending Harewood with a vintage car, but have been to both events in recent years.

It is a shame that they cannot get together somehow and have all the exibits at one common venue for the weekend. From what I have heard that is very unlikely to ever happen and there seems to be a lot of bad feeling between the organising bodies, depending who you talk to.

Phil

Thanks Phil. Two in one day sounds unlikely. I had in mind a nicely "chilled" day. I also work "musicians hours" and early starts are not on the agenda!

Whichever I choose I am sure I'll have a good day.

I hope to be at both over the two days same as last year given that Ilive locally it's not a problem .
Last year Harewood saw more steam exhibits than Temple Newsam but this year is the
25th Anniversary at Temple Newsam I think so there maybe more numbers .
I went to the Winterton Show and had a good day , the venue has a very good arena , ideal for a small steam rally.
Harewood had working areas last year but I have only ever seen wod cutting at Temple Newsam.

Thanks Cygnus.

Yes, Winterton Showground is a good site. Nice to have a road run past the house as well! I wondered if they kept this years rally small because of the new site. Photos from previous years seemed to suggest that they had over 20 engines at the Brocklesby Park site, whereas there were only 8 at Winterton.

I guess a lot of locals might do both the Leeds events, which I guess helps keep them both viable. Can't afford two days off work right now though, so a choice has to be made.

Phil. Just noticed your posting on another thread re-your Austin 7 special. You wouldn't be a 750 MC man would you? I raced FVee with 750 for a while and once drag raced an Austin 7 special build by Steve Wilkinson.

Hi John

I was in the 750 MC for a while, but for the past ten years or so have been a member of the PWA7C who seem more active around here. I don't race my special it's just for playing on the roads with.

I have done some modification work on Bob Sterlings A7 race car engine, that is a very quick car and usually wins whenever it comes out.

Mine has been modified to make it go up hills better (more torque) and for reliability, rather than top speed.

If you get to Harewood on Sunday, come and have a chat and look under the bonnet, its the polished aluminium bodied open two seater.

Phil

Thanks Phil. If I don't make it to Harewood on Sunday I'll keep an eye open for you at future events.

Does anyone know if the Temple Newsam event is happening this weekend .
I was at Harewood House today and overheard someone say that the event had been cancelled , I intended going tomorrow but I would like confirmation before making a decision :confused:

Cant say but all the signs went up Friday, but only saw 2 for Harewwod.

Chris.

The rally did run, but only 11 engines (Sunday), 25 at Harewood House, an excellent show, glorious afternoon yesterday

some steam spectacular with only 11 engines..........

Chris

Went to Temple Newsam after ringing their house number for confirmation , pretty disappointing to say this was their 25th show not made better by the fact that the steamers didn't make an arena appearance due to the ground conditions.
I have attended this rally since 2004 and believe this to be the least memorable , maybe two shows so close to each other on the same weekend is taking it's toll:(
I did notice that Harewood had "The Maori" and "Puffin Billy" down to attend their rally when in actual fact they were both at Temple Newsam:confused: