trevithick day 2016

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A good few engines roaded to the Stithians show ground today for the apprentice day next weekend , A good run was had by all. Good to see the Dyson trailer is being put to use by Sam, it was nearly scrapped.

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Have you any more of the crouds up Trelowarren St?

[Steam Scenes]

Originally Posted by 00000

Have you any more of the crouds up Trelowarren St?

Yes, a few I managed to squeeze between the crowds of folks. I heard several locals saying how nice it was to see engines parading up the street again like the old days.

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This is a scan of a faded print from 1989. A rally to celebrate 100 years of the tractor was held in February 1989 in Gore. A member of a local vintage machinery club had not long made up a tractor pull sledge. As the sledge is dragged down the track weights are winched forward over the skid increasing the drag. Keith Simpson with 771 was the first engine to have a go at pulling the sledge, from what I can remember. We were all very keen to see how it would perform. The track was quite soft and 771 soon ran out of power.

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Seems to have pulled it to the end though. BTW are you sure you're in the right thread?

Apparently some of the non steam committee want to stop having the engines on Trevithick day! What will bring the people out then ? Endless burger stalls? St Piran flag nic-nak stalls? School children dancing? Stupid!

[carl_byrne]

Jim

Go and sit in a darkened room and wash your mouth out! Then write out 500 times, "I must not question ...", well you get the idea!

It's really good to see you out and about enjoying your own engine.

Cheers Carl.

[00000]

Yes & the best thing , its a Fowler!!

Nice to see a photo of Scooby's portable on the first page, this is for sale & if anyone wants a portable they could do a lot worse than this one!

[carl_byrne]

Originally Posted by 00000

Yes & the best thing , its a Fowler!!

And a damn fine looking one too.

Cheers Carl.

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Originally Posted by 00000

Seems to have pulled it to the end though. BTW are you sure you're in the right thread?

Apparently some of the non steam committee want to stop having the engines on Trevithick day! What will bring the people out then ? Endless burger stalls? St Piran flag nic-nak stalls? School children dancing? Stupid!

Jim, i think you should join the committee and stand up for the steam side, can i put your name forward ?

Steve

[Josh Menear]

Originally Posted by Steam Scenes

I've got some Josh:

Brilliant photos as always, thank you for that!