Hi all. Early date for your diaries here if you wish to attend. I am again running Miniature Traction Engine Weekend on behalf of the Battlefield Line preserved steam railway. The event takes place at Market Bosworth and is about to have its third time out. The date is April 25th/26th at Market Bosworth Station, 10am - 5pm both days. We have the following to offer:
* Over 45 miniature traction engines in steam, 1.5" - 6" scales
* Three big engines (see below) in steam
* Miniature 5" gauge ride on railway
* The traditional trailer pipe organ
* Awning displays including Meccano and Model Trucks
* Miniature working area including 3" scale sawing, 4" scale flour milling
* Steam trains on the Battlefield Line hauled by one of the fleet of preserved loco's
* 16mm, Toy Steam, Fairground Models and Catering in the historic Goods Shed
* Line up & BIG Whistle 2pm each day (the louder the better!)
This years very much appreciated big engines (kindly offered by their owners) are:
* Allchin Gen Purpose 1261 of 1903
* Aveling & Porter F Type "Louise", 11240 of 1925
* Aveling & Porter "Rosetta", 9024 of 1919
The big engines will be in steam on the yard with the miniatures steaming amongst them
We have been lucky this year in the regard that we have confirmed miniature traction engines, steam lorries and even a roller, in order to give a varied display. Many makers are represented including Savage, Fowler and Burrell to name but a few.
For anyone wishing to use the steam train over the weekend our fares are frozen at the normal price so why not travel by steam from Shenton or Shackerstone and see the miniatures for free? Gate prices at MB Station only will be £4 Adult, £2 Child with all gate tickets refundable against the price of a train ticket.
Please note that parking at Market Bosworth station will be extremely limited this weekend
Other than that I must thank you for your continued support on TT and also for the support of our exhibitors and visitors. If you happen to visit please come and say Hello. A warm welcome awaits. Cheers
