Woolpit Steam
Photo Gallery 3
Pictures from the 2004 Rally
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Here is a rare Weyman & Co 'Trusty' Gas Engine built 1885. This was its first time ever at a show and was judged the overall winner of the stationary engine section by, |
Mr Tom Rand (pictured left) presenting a trophy to Mr Dick Culley for his 'best open crank engine'. Mr Rand was Ruston & Hornsby agent in the village (Wetherden) where the rally is held. His son James also assists with the judging. |
The winning 'Open Crank' engine, a Jumbo DA 5 hp.
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Mr K. Hamer holding the shield for best 'Enclosed
crank' engine which is a D.W. Onan 1943 Generator that looked and ran
superbly.
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The stationary engine section is always well supported;
here is a varied row of 'Open crank' engines.
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Tractors neatly lined up in the ring.
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Three Allis Chalmers model 'B's getting a dusting
over.
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A 1938 Fordson N complete with a Blackstone potato
digger.
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Many makers plates from machinery etc from this fine
collection.
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This fine model warship sails on a pond specially
built for the show by:-
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The Saxon model boat club display, awaiting their
turn on the pond
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Despite the event being held on the 'D Day' weekend
we still had a fine display of Military vehicles' in the ring.
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Two more military vehicles camouflaged under the trees.
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Bedford 8-ton lorry owned by Whitton and Frost, one
of the shows sponsors.
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'Lady Mary' Foden tractor unit shown by Mr Byford.
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Another 'commercial' at this year's show was this
Scammell showmans tractor 'Clara', owned by Mr. Cowlin.
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A selection of the 50 vintage cars on show.
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Many motor cycles attended, including this 'Vincent
and Triumph'
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One of a pair of 'Walsh and Clark 'oil' ploughing
engines on show, owned by Museum of East Anglian Life at Stowmarket.
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A 1924 Fordson F, just arrived on its trailer
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Looking down the veteran tractor section which featured
10 pre 1925 exhibits. The 'Walsh and Clarks' can be seen in the background.
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Veteran tractors in more detail, 1920 Saunderson G,
1916 International Mogul, 1917 International Titan and 1918 International
Titan under restoration.
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This rare 1918 Moline D which worked in East Suffolk
is still under restoration.
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A busy scene in the Bamford's machinery enclosure.
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An overall view of the Bamford's machinery, also the
steam section.
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The smoke is rising 'just' as steam is raised on the
Sunday morning.
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Two Aveling & Porter steam rollers, a 5 nhp to
the left and a 4 nhp to the right.
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Oiling up ready to go on this Fowler 6 nhp steam engine
'The Countess'
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Ruston & Proctor 8 nhp engine driving the working
Ruston & Proctor 'Clover Huller', a very well turned out set up.
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Mr Alcock receiving the trophy for winner of the slow
race from the co-organiser Mr. G. Seeley. He is one of our sponsors
and steered Mr. N. Taylor's engine to victory.
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One for the women and children, this traditional Punch
& Judy show was well received.
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Photos numbered from left to right.
Photos taken by Mr. Glen Loveday, except for numbers 1, 6, 20, 21, 23, 25 & 29 which were taken by Mr. David Seeley.