Bronte Vintage Gathering - 9th - 10th May

[Stirling]

Went to the Bronte Vintage Gathering last weekend, which was the first time I’d been to a rally with an engine. It was a really great weekend, despite steady drizzle taking hold from mid-morning onwards on the Sunday.

What really struck me as someone who is relatively new to road steam, was how warm and welcoming all the other engine crews were, despite me and my mate being relative novices!!!

The highlight for me was driving the engine down into Cullingworth Village and up the steep (in my opinion) bank the other side up to the rally field, and then back again at the end of the rally.

A huge THANK YOU to all concerned!!!!!

Please see pics below:

[Stirling]

A few more pics:

[Stirling]

....and finally....a few more:

[Cygnus X-1]

I usually go every year and this year I went on the Sunday and as you say the weather wasn't fantastic but I had a good time .
I will load some photo's in Photobucket shortly after I have run them through Paintshop .

[Cygnus X-1]

http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/u...hering%202009/


The link for the photo's .

[Pandora's Firebox]

Many thanks for the photos - looks a nice little event with an excellent variety of engines considering it's a relatively small rally. Note to self - must go next year!

[Cygnus X-1]

I like the setting , great views in and around the show area .
Only thing I miss is the engines on the move , I have attend the event since 2005 and I have seen a steam parade around the arena
Great show .

[Stirling]

Originally Posted by Cygnus X-1

I like the setting , great views in and around the show area .
Only thing I miss is the engines on the move , I have attend the event since 2005 and I have seen a steam parade around the arena
Great show .

Yes, that would have been great, but I think this year it was simply a bit too wet!! Shame.