Elvaston Castle, Derby , 5/6th July

[aveling barford]

A fine line up of engines are expected at Elvaston Castle in July,
including the pair of Fowler Showmans Renown & Repulse , the newly restored Fowler D5 road loco 15787 of 1921, Fowler single ploughing engine 2528 of 1875 , Fowler single agricultural 11700 of 1908 ex Australia ; last seen at Elvaston unrestored in the 1990's that is roading in from Sheffield.
A pair of American engines, Case 10941 of 1906 and George White 1198 0f 1916.
Wallis & Stevens expansion agricultural 7498 of 1916 , and Marshall agricultural 56125 of 1911.
A couple of part restored on static display are Fowler B6 road loco 12906 of 1911 and the unique Lampit portable of 1862.
Also expected are the ex.Pat Cllins Wonderland organ and Mrs.Sheila Dibnah with the Fred Dibnah memorabilia stand.

[TractionTime]

Looking forward to seeing this again now is has been restored, here is 11700 at cromford in 2003



1908 Fowler Traction Engine (SV5785) Waltzing Matilda 6nhp Engine No 11700

[aveling barford]

oops, I made a typo, should be 4/5th July

[suzukiman]

We are at Elvaston again this year and have been going there for the last 30 years...Always a great rally.


Tez

[Ruston]

And we will be there ,not working for a change ,

[aveling barford]

I've ordered the coal and the weather today , see you all there,
Peter.

[celtic steamer]

I will be going over this year.Will be driving the George White owned by Tony Ledbury.See you there.Tom.

[TractionTime]

Just a quick reminder that this event is this coming weekend