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![]() Though so, i not really had a chance to see it properly, it looks a lovely engine, will have to have a good look at Old Warden.
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![]() It's also worth noting that it was a completely new set of engines this year, no engine that was there last year was there this year and Robert Coles said the plan is to do the same again next year.
It's one of the finest events in the country, all steam powered, free, fairground, several engines which had never been to events in England before, playpen with JR on the mic, 50% of the engines working, no sunday market tat stalls, none of the usual rally field clutter + all of the other things to do in the Beaulieu. I don't understand why it isn't packed with more enthusiasts. Shame I chose the wrong day to go and Saturday's sunshine wasn't repeated but given what was there it didn't seem to matter that much.
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![]() Best event I have been to with the engine for years. Great atmosphere, fantastic selection of engines, and so many owners there that I might only get to meet at Dorset.
Huge thanks to Jenny, Robert and David for the organisation and the support that us engines owners recieved. Even if I cannot take my engine next year, pity, I will be there. Douglas |
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![]() I missed it again this year but will try get there next year! Seems abit odd to use different engines every year (with the exception of Robert's own engines). Surely keeping a few of them returning every year (especially local engines) would keep the engine numbers up? It is quite a long way to go for many engine owners and I still think that tying it into the Old Mill Steam Road Run would be a very good idea.
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On a personal view i think its good that averything is new each year,i get to see some new engines from up north that i may never see as most of the shows i go to are only around hants/wilts/dorset area. |
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Last year's event was excellent, this year perhaps, even better. I certainly had an enjoyable time at both - crewing a showman's last year, and commentating this year. Looking forward to the next one - same weekend next year, by the way.
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The steam world's answer to Obi Wan Kenobi Somerset Steam and Country Show Low Ham, Langport, July 15th, 16th, 17th, 2016 www.somersettractionengineclub.com
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![]() Will definitely be there next year, having missed the first two. I think changing the line up each year is a great idea, but may have it's limitations in the long run. The trouble with Dorset is the same engines on the same spot year after year after year after......................
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