Hollowell Steam rally 2017 - Traction-Talk

woodypup59 · #1 Post / In Thread 3rd July 2017, 10:10 AM

A great Saturday in deepest Northamptonshire.

Some videos here :- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis..._NfPqWt65daoCJ

Roger · #2 Post / In Thread 3rd July 2017, 10:29 AM

Couldn't hear commentary well but is Lord Elpus in the Gays family I thought I heard Shaun Gays mentioned?

woodypup59 · #3 Post / In Thread 3rd July 2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger

Couldn't hear commentary well but is Lord Elpus in the Gays family I thought I heard Shaun Gays mentioned?

The programme details Lord Elpus as a 1929 Aveling and Porter 10 ton type F reg no UT 4405 and states that it is owned by The Gays of Whitby.

Sorry the sound wasn't super clear - its a balance between being near to the commentator so that the sound is in sync with the engines in view, being near a LOUD speaker, and away from other noises.

sparkright · #4 Post / In Thread 3rd July 2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger

Couldn't hear commentary well but is Lord Elpus in the Gays family I thought I heard Shaun Gays mentioned?

Keith bought him back a year or so ago Roger and has been steadily clocking up the miles again!

Roger · #5 Post / In Thread 3rd July 2017, 10:47 PM

Thanks Kev & Colin for your replies. Good to hear that Keith has his engine back, no disrespect to other owners.. On replaying It is clear that the commentator refers to Mr & Mrs K Gays. I was at work when I first listen with quite a bit of background noise. Last time |i met Keith I was probably 16 or 17. Have memories of him steaming to Cadeby,, the whistle could be hear for miles I think it was with the previous engine though, the one he swapped for "Lord Elpus". Thanks again , Rog