Llandudno Festival of Transport

[plateman]

This weekend http://www.llantransfest.co.uk/

[gregsteam1968]

a few new engines this year . Blackjack been one of them don't be shy come and say hello

[Roller collector]

Originally Posted by gregsteam1968

a few new engines this year . Blackjack been one of them don't be shy come and say hello

Moonraker is one of them too. Looking forward to it.

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

I visited this event as a punter last year.

A Victorian Extravaganza it is not!

Its nothing more than a modern street fair.

The engines were nowhere to be found until after the parade through town, when they were hidden down a back street out of the way.

What is the attraction of attending?, is it the money/coal?

The transport festival was a grand doo however.

[steamboy]

Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner

I visited this event as a punter last year.

A Victorian Extravaganza it is not!

Its nothing more than a modern street fair.

The engines were nowhere to be found until after the parade through town, when they were hidden down a back street out of the way.

What is the attraction of attending?, is it the money/coal?

The transport festival was a grand doo however.

I want two years ago and could not agree more with this comment. It was one of the worst events I have attended as a punter. The transport festival is the complete opposite with plenty of exhibits to see.

Glen

[davidje]

Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner

I visited this event as a punter last year.

A Victorian Extravaganza it is not!

Its nothing more than a modern street fair.

The engines were nowhere to be found until after the parade through town, when they were hidden down a back street out of the way.

What is the attraction of attending?, is it the money/coal?

The transport festival was a grand doo however.

IMHO ?

We love it. We go down the yard early doors and watch and chat as the sheets come off, then we walk up with them as they get to the start position of the parade. We then watch the parade, usually moving between a couple of locations as they progress. We then wait for them to return to the 'back streets' and mingle some more, then off to the pub with them for another chat.

We then go up the field to wander around there before cadging a lift on one of the evening road runs.

I agree that there is a lot of street entertainment but it's a place where families go for the weekend. To me it has great atmosphere and is a great day out if you are not intent on rivet counting.

You can't say it's not popular.

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

We had a great time David. Up the orme, ride on some gallopers, flew a kite on the beach, rode on some old buses. Had a good look round the transport festival.

But still cant see the attraction of taking an engine.

[FosterGP6NHP]

The only steam at the Transport festival is usually minatures, the full size is down the town and is the Victorian Extravaganza, 2 separate events.

[buzzy bee]

Be nice to see you again Richard, always a good weekend!

Phil:- http://www.victorian-extravaganza.com/

[FosterGP6NHP]

Originally Posted by buzzy bee

Be nice to see you again Richard, always a good weekend!

Phil:- http://www.victorian-extravaganza.com/

I answered the OP who put up the link to the transport festival and the other replies were all Extravaganza and i do know the difference between the 2 shows. My father in law is the steam organiser and mother in law the organ organiser and younger brother in law is/was safety officer, my older brother in law used to be the main organiser for the fairground etc all for the extravaganza. Also we know Len & Sandra Ricketts who organise the transport festival.