Onslow Sunday

[ethel]

I can only echo Hedds comments above. We were a first time visitor to Onslow and wow what an event the COSSES put on.The road run on Friday was a great day in itself, the rally on Sun/Mon had so much on offer and was really well organised, nothing appeared to be overlooked, even the toilets were kept well serviced and clean, night time entertainment was great and a decent fairground was availalble for all. I only managed a late visit this afternoon to the working field, this in its self could comfortably have kept me entertained all day. The selection of steam was superb and the ring parade of steam engines done to classical music somthing quite differant and wonderful to be involved in. Every section of this show appeared to be well supported and it is certainly a steam rally i would reccommend to anyone. Thanks to all the people involved for putting on this great event and for inviting my family and our engine to your special celebration road run and rally. Heres to your next 50 years.

[Mine Explorer]

What a weekend!

Afraid I only managed to take some snaps on the Thursday afternoon on the build up to the road-run, and on the Saturday during the preparations for the rally itself. I found myself otherwise occupied during the actual event days themselves. Hey ho.

Thursday

Saturday

As Matt says, it was nice to see a number of engines return to the rally after a few years out of action, together with a whole host of 'first timers' joining many of the regulars. Fortunately the one casualty of the road run which ended up being carried back on a stretcher was seen up and about again during the rally . But alas, commiserations to the engine crew who on Saturday discovered serious mechanical damage had been sustained (possibly during the road run?) resulting in the rest of the weekend spent out of action .

I don't how others found it, but I felt there was a wonderful atmosphere out on the road run, and it was nice to see so many local residents along the route in their gardens waving everyone by. Thanks to the organisers, and of course to those who helped along the route at road junctions and water stops - not the most glamorous of jobs, but certainly appreciated by those out and about.

Roll on Onslow 2012!