Welland Steam Rally 2013

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Originally Posted by andy_smith

Richard Morris debuted his Mclaren No 1295 at Welland this weekend, first time ever at a rally in steam. She was roaded in after a few minor teething problems on route and will be roading to South Cerney on Monday, a route of 44 miles including up Birdlip Hill. Well done Richard with your 10 year meticulous rebuild of this fabulous engine and good to catch up with our old living van as well.

How did they get on? I love all this, the travelling between rallys is the best bit. ( if you plan well)

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

Judging by Matts photos on Facebook they arrived safely.

[RichardM]

Originally Posted by 00000

How did they get on? I love all this, the travelling between rallys is the best bit. ( if you plan well)

Thankfully no real problems at all. We took Crickley hill (A417/dual carriageway) in 2nd and steadily went all the way up without stopping. We were even notched right back on the reversing lever! Had to stop at the small services a mile or so past Nettleton to fill up with water, then non stop until South Cerney. A good day's run and we were all very pleased with how the day went. Traffic never seemed a problem we always had a clear road in front of us
Cheers,
Richard.