Steamfest Tasmania 2012.

[Foden Fan]

The annual March long weekend Steamfest is currently on. I went on the Sunday and took about 158 pics of anything i could get pics of.
Engines that were there were
Marshall 5, 7 and 8 nhp
Recently restored Ransome Sims and Jefferies 8nhp compound
10nhp single Robey( massive)
7nhp Foden compound
A Garret portable
7nhp single crank compound Burrell.

Anyway, here is a few pics.
The 10 nhp Robey first off




The Ransome Sims and Jefferies traction engine and, my grandfathers threshing drum



Marshall's of all sizes!


member marshall8nhp in this pic



Me in this pic


Burrell single crank compound


Garret Portable

The oil tractor


Enjoy all.

[FTR3456]

Yep that Robey is BIG. About 1912 is it.

[Foden Fan]

I think 1928 built.

[single speed]

Did Eric Howe have any of his collection on show?

[Foden Fan]

He had four, the two crimson Marshall's( 5nhp and the 7nhp compound), The yank(Buffalo Pitts) and the Hornsbyy Akroyd oil tractor.

[davidje]

Damien, Did you have a photo of the Foden and/or any details?

[Foden Fan]

I have a few pics of Mr Boons machine. Had my grandfather here today telling me about a Mr Cutts using this at Sassafras for many years, when i'm not sure. Its a 7nhp compound on springs built in 1912. Its about 1 year older than my grandfathers single cylinder Foden. I have steered this in 2009 at Steamfest, its not to bad.
As for pics, here ya go

[timsp]

Damian, did you take any pics of the 7hp Marshall compoumd?
cheers
Tim

[Foden Fan]

Originally Posted by timsp

Damien, did you take any pics of the 7hp Marshall compound?
cheers
Tim

I did, i'll upload a few today.

Originally Posted by Arfursteam

Damien, This may seem a strange request, but was there a program for the event showing details of the engines. If there was would it be possible to copy the relevant sections. This would be much appreciated.
Arthur

Ahhh no they didn't. All the program had was what was on for the three days, where they were and sponsors.

Originally Posted by steamy1

Can someone tell me please what the Tractor on the right has been adapted to do?

Originally Posted by FOWLER16400

Looks like an International farmell thats been converted to a road Grader!

Pretty much what it is. I didn't get a picture of that. I had enough photos by then, also sunburnt badly whooops

[MartinP]

I too went to Steamfest on the Saturday, what a breath of fresh air compared to the H&S restrictive UK shows nowadays. Engines were free to move to various points around the ground giving show visitors close access rather than just being left lined up to one side. The steam parade was through the showgrounds, very close to the visitors and exhibitors and many thanks to David for letting me steer his Marshall for the parade. Interestingly, as soon as the parade had ended, most of the visitors left, no swilling it up in the beer tent 'till midnight, there wasn't one!! A great show, lots to see and everyone was very friendly.

Here are my pictures, some similar to what has already been posted. (I think the engine numbers are correct, any corrections or additions gratefully received)

Marshall 8 hp 72687 - (marshall8hp)



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Marshall compound 76762



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Buffalo Pitts 8246



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Marshall 5hp 59814



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McLaren 1253



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RSJ 34323



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Foden 2520



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Robey



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Burrell Devonshire 3010



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RSJ 34323



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Hornsby Oil Engine 10656



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Marshall Roller



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Fowler DNA 10T - 16941 - - (Wormgear)



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In Sheffield Tasmania, the small town where Steamfest is held, there are lots of murals painted on the sides of buildings. This one was by the place we were staying.