Grand Henham Steam Rally
 

It was great to meet some of the people from this forum at Henham on Saturday. Here's a few pictures, carefully chosen as the least worst of those I took. (Sorry about the confusing date. I've now reset the camera.)

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20114
My idea of a handsome engine, and this Burrell SCC only lives two miles from me.

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20103
I believe this is the only surviving SCC portable

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20105
and the only Robey Showman's Tractor

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20110
Another rarity, an Armstrong Whitworth roller

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20112
Yet another rarity, but well known on here. Nice to meet you Mark.

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20117
http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20118
Not just rare but unique, the Trevithick replica.

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20109
'Old Nick' and 'Little Ol' Nick', 12 ins and 6 ins scale Marshalls.

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20107
Admiration all round for Clive Randelson's Burrell

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20120
A lovely 9 ins Foden

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20104
I couldn't resist this one. Is the visitor planning to walk off with Andrew Bealing's Marshall?

Great pictures of what looks to have been a great rally! Although I'm local I haven't made it to Henham for a couple of years, but have very fond memories from when i was kid, will have to try and make it down next year. :)

its a pitty that several of us ex-regulars will no longer attend because of one persons attitude, as Henham used to always be a great show. Sad to hear from two friends that there was more upset this year caused by the same person. :( i remember going as a boy with my grandparents when there was over 40 engines. My family had (until 2013) attended every Henham rally, including the ones organised by the shows founder, the Late Lenny Murry on his land at Sotterly near Beccles, I stopped going with my flour milling display after the way I was treated in 2012. The rest of the show is normally fantastic, and is a credit to the hard work and dedication put in by the Committee. thumbsup

Is next year's Henham rally a Garrett special? I'm sure someone mentioned that (in conjunction with The Long Shop Museum) the intention is to gather together as many Garrett products as possible. I may have imagined this...

I have heard this on the grape vine.

Can anyone tell me why some of my photos appeared in the post and some only as links please? I did the same thing for all of them.
Sorry to hear there are problems behind the scenes at Henham. It wasn't obvious to the casual observer.
Bill.

Burrell sc portable
 

Is this scc from Diss?

That's a pity, it seems to happen to a lot of rallies in your area...?

I wouldn't know, we are antisocial and never go out.

I think you must have copied the 'Picture URL' instead of the 'BB Code'. I've taken the liberty of pasting the BB code for the missing photos so they appear on screen

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20109
'Old Nick' and 'Little Ol' Nick', 12 ins and 6 ins scale Marshalls.

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20107
Admiration all round for Clive Randelson's Burrell

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20120
A lovely 9 ins Foden

http://www.tractiontalkforum.com/pic...ictureid=20104
I couldn't resist this one. Is the visitor planning to walk off with Andrew Bealing's Marshall?

In reply to Pedler's Mate, yes and yes.
3420 is given in 'Chronicles of a Country Works' as a rear sprung 7 h.p. tractor of 1912. Now known as 'The Duchess' and living in Pulham Market, a few miles north of Diss.
2363 is a 10 h.p. portable of 1901. Now living at Bressingham, a few miles west of Diss.
Bill.