GDSF Early report...
 

Went to the Great Dorset on opening day, only chance we had. The weather varied from wet and windy to overcast turning to thoroughly wet later. Hopefully it will improve as promised for the main weekend, however, the black skies provided a good backdrop for pictures.

Mayhem in the playpen...
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A bit more weight needing hauling...
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As expected, the show was massive, plenty of trade stands, loads of food and drink fun for all the family!

Dave

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What's the story with that one?

Can you guess what it is Neil?

Just got back, literally, don't know why my computer was on!

Damp start with some very slippy mud, generally weather was good, but a patchy sky. Playpen was out of action in the morning (I'd guess because of ground conditions) but in the afternoon it was opened. By then the ground had dried out considerably, i could actually walk without slipping all the time! Good display, shame that they didn't go up the big hill.

It looks a bit strange !, has it been fiddled with in the past ?.

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No works number given.

A second mystery is the "Swiss Roll"

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Program lists it as Works No 5995, but it carries this plate

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5995plates.jpg

Now Works No 4932 Is listed in the TER as 1901 with an FX registration number. What is going on here?

Had a good day yesterday, much like Thursday I guess, as no movement before lunchtime, but plenty after it. Good to see some Irish and Scottish engines I'd not seen before.

What is this engine?

Aveling Porter 5541 Bo Peep 1904 XA3 3 ton tractor. Used to be in roller form.

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:)

Hi

Thanks for that.

Dave

Marshall
 

The traction engine in the tent "Iron Horse" is Marshall 52435/1909 MN9010

She's a fiesty little engine!! Drove her at Torbay &she takes off like there's no tomorrow, even in low wheel!

does anyone have any pictures of the 4 tiger tractors pulling the stone load on friday, a friend was on the first tiger and then fell off and is now lying in salisbury hospital. jus would like to see that as it sounds impressive

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Not a great picture, but was difficult to get a decent shot (for me, anyway) but this gives a flavour.
The Saunders tractor on the front (The Tiger) was uncoupled shortly after this shot was taken. I hope your friend is ok.

Whos was the third from the front, with the white canvas. Was it 'Onward'?

Yes, The Tiger, Mr Blower, Onward, & Lord Doverdale.

thank you for the pic, looked good, he is fine, but is out of action for a few months with a nackerd tendon in his leg.

saunders tiger is 'John Fowler'

It was I who 'fell off', currently lying in Salisbury hospital awaiting surgery. Just to prevent any rumours or confusion, we had stopped by the commentary box and I simply slipped off the bottom step whilst dis-mounting. My advise is to take extra care when wearing muddy boots on metal steps!

glad ur ok tho steve! could have been worse, anyway get well soon mate

Great rally. On a par with last years Dorset i thought. Got to meet a few more people of here at the rally which was good.

Great time: Only 175ft of movie film and about 12 still frames to show for it - but a head full of memories that I'll treasure much more. :)

Best wishes to the person that fell from the engine. Here is my shot of the Fowler Tigers.

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A second mystery is the "Swiss Roll"

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...er59951906.jpg

Program lists it as Works No 5995, but it carries this plate

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5995plates.jpg

Now Works No 4932 Is listed in the TER as 1901 with an FX registration number. What is going on here?

The number you have taken is the boiler number the other is the Swiss boiler registration number, the royalty number 5995 is on the cylinder block on the other side of the engine.
Mike

as an update my fellow friend who slipped off the bottom step is still in salisbury hospital, and has now has his operation and is on the mend with the aid of morpine!

martin