Weeting rally

[Bob Davis]

I think there are a few new people bringing engines this year, so it will make a change from just the regulars.

I always enjoy it, I should go and make your own mind up rather than listening to hearsay from others.

I must say I thought you had been to Weeting before Stuart!!??

Originally Posted by single speed

Care to elabotate James? (Not been here before so don't know what to expect!)

[Edwin Foden]

We'll be there, always a good weekend!

I believe there are some different engines coming this year too...

[elsa a8]

WE are going just to look

[Bill53uk]

Went to Weeting steam Rally today(17th July), was there for about 31/2 hours. Its all changed, nearly every thing is all in one field. I found the arena very small. There were only 2 fowler ploughing engines there. I found that all the atmosphere had gone. Am very sorry it was in the past a very good rally. Tick this one off my list for next year, not for me.

[davek0974]

I was there for most of Friday. I did notice less engines than before but put that down to it being opening day. The layout was different but seemed ok, the woodyard was in full swing from 10.00am which was very good too.

I am looking to take my engine there next year as i have visited for some years but only now got something to take. I gather from reading this thread that there was some 'unpleasantness'?? is this likely to threaten the show, i hope not as it is one of my favourites.

[Bill53uk]

this was one of my favorites too, but over the years things have changed for the bad. Thats my opinion and its not the same, to me its getting worse as the years go by. Ive been going there for about 20 years and its NOT as good as its beeen in the past. I was told today that one engine turned up, unloaded and then changed his mind and went back to his loader and left.

[davek0974]

Originally Posted by Bill53uk

I was told today that one engine turned up, unloaded and then changed his mind and went back to his loader and left.

This is very disappointing, i cant imagine unloading then reloading and leaving, what could have changed to make it THAT bad??

I hope its not the death of another rally, i have seen plenty of great local shows go to the ground, soon they will all be out of travelling distance.

Dave

[ThetfordBlue]

Originally Posted by Edwin Foden

We'll be there, always a good weekend!

I believe there are some different engines coming this year too...

We made the treck over there with a few friends and it was well worth it. Everyone involved made us very welcome and it was great to see a large number of engines that we never normally see, including the museum's Burrell Showmans. The setting is superb....



We also nipped down to the museum to take 2336 back to the works for what I believe to be the first time since she left 110 years ago. All involved at the museum and at Mr Parrott's farm were more than helpful in assisting us, with the museum opening especially and arranging a photographer. Here's one of my amateur shots..

[single speed]

Originally Posted by Bob Davis

I think there are a few new people bringing engines this year, so it will make a change from just the regulars.

I always enjoy it, I should go and make your own mind up rather than listening to hearsay from others.

I must say I thought you had been to Weeting before Stuart!!??

i have been before, once with the Long Shop and then when Kim used to drive Strumpshaws burrell, but i've never with my own engine, so i've never had to worry about coal allowances, getting paid etc. - that's always been someone elses worry!