Indice dei contenuti per April 2022 in Old Glory

The Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) has confirmed details of its Original King Alfred Buses Running Day in and around the city on Monday 2 May 2022. Up to 12 traditional King Alfred buses ranging in age from 91 years old to a mere 52 will be recreating the old days, in company with several heritage buses and coaches originating from other local operators. Free bus services will operate based on Winchester Broadway and the St Catherine’s Park & Ride car park between 9am-16:30pm covering most of the traditional King Alfred routes plus those of neighbouring historic companies such as Aldershot & District and Hants & Dorset. Further details, tel: 07771 828918 - 01737 823436.…

I write this, battling through the 100 mph winds that have seen us without power for some days and caused mayhem to buildings more in the area, but life must go on to bring your Old Glory to your doorsteps. We start off with good news! We are so pleased that Allen Eaton MBE has been in touch as he has decided to come out of retirement from the defunct Hollowell Steam & Heavy Horse Show, Northamptonshire which he staged for 33 years. He says the new show is to be known as Hollowell Steam & Vintage Rally. Owing to the loss of two car parking fields, this year’s show will be slightly smaller but all the usual content will be present. The date is set to be 2-3 July…

David Smith, head of the Technical Services Unit of the NTET, has supplied this update on the current situation regarding the supply of coal for heritage use. Ffos-y-Fran: I start with what is hopefully some good news. We have learnt of a deal being brokered between Hargreaves and the owners of Ffos-y-Fran which, if successful, could see lump coal being transported from the mine to Hargreaves’ own grading plant near Cardiff. Although the deal is not quite done, Paul Paddock of Hargreaves advises that they are very hopeful of making it work. If so, Ffos coal could be back on the heritage market in around 3-4 weeks and then until the mine closes sometime in October 2022. Coal Suppliers: CPL advises that it is pulling back from supplying directly to…

Great Dorset Steam Fair in Tarrant Hinton has received a grant of £156,000 from the Government’s latest round of the Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover from the impact of the Covid pandemic. Martin Oliver, Managing Director, Great Dorset Steam Fair, said: “Following our recent application, we are delighted to have been awarded support from Round 3 of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. The Coronavirus Pandemic has been devastating to the event industry and this grant will help safeguard the sustainability of the event as we plan the next show in 2022. The grant will be used towards essential operating costs. The Great Dorset Steam Fair (as The National Heritage Show) is unquestionably the keystone event which showcases Great Britain’s rich industrial, rural and leisure history. Being…

The Heritage Transport Show will return to the Kent Showground on Saturday 2 April 2022, bringing together vintage cars, motorcycles, tractors, commercial, steam and stationary engines from across the south east for a celebration of heritage vehicles. Boasting over 1000 exhibits from timeless vintages to modern classics, the Heritage Transport Show is a must-see annual event for every antique vehicle enthusiast. Joined each year by the South East Bus Festival, a huge number of buses and coaches, new and old, will also descend upon the Showground, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy free rides around the event site throughout the day. Step back in time to uncover a fascinating world of vehicles from the past. There is a huge autojumble and trade show for bus, commercial, tractor and cars in…

MAMOD Mamod have been well-known for live steam models since 1936, and under the control of the Terry family since 1992. All models are made in England, with most metal parts and components sourced in the Birmingham area. See https://www.mamod.co.uk/ for more details. Promod have commissioned an exclusive new release from Mamod in a limited edition of 100, a World War I War Department Traction Engine in olive green [1], available either with or without a water cart. It is broadly in the style of a Fowler or Burrell, in colours used when the government requested engines to serve troops on the front line. The optional water cart would have been to supply the soldiers or the engines themselves. Although not to a specific scale, the length of the traction…

Back in 1961 a group of local enthusiasts decided to hold a small traction engine rally at Church Stretton after it looked as if the annual carnival might be cancelled due to the lack of floats. The event duly took place on August 7 that year, The Society and the County of Salop Rally were born. By 1970, the rally had become a two-day event and had moved to Bishop’s Castle where three different sites were used for the rally over the years. On the event’s 21st anniversary, a special road run was organised which ran back to the rally’s former venue at Church Stretton, while for the 25th anniversary, a run to the Sentinel works in Shrewsbury was organised. By 1991, the event had moved to Walcot Hall, near…

If you have something for this column please send it to: colin.tyson@kelsey.co.uk Heads will be turning at the Severn Valley Railway later this year, when a very special steam locomotive makes its appearance. To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Commonwealth Games, the SVR is taking the unusual step of renaming and repainting one of its home-based steam locomotives. 34027 Taw Valley will not only carry a different name later this year, but will also appear in a brand-new purple livery, to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The name change and repaint will be strictly temporary measures, and later in the year the locomotive will be restored to its original name and livery. “This is all about making the biggest impact possible,” said SVR chairman Mike Ball. “We’re putting…

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We are grateful to Marek Ciesielski for much of the information below regarding a return to steam of a unique steam tractor in Poland. For very many years this machine had been a static exhibit at the country’s Museum of National Agriculture and Agrarian Food Industry at Szreniawa close to Poznań. This location is served by the regular steam-hauled local passenger service from Wolstyn to Poznań on the country’s main line network. The machine in question is a Cegielski steam tractor which was manufactured in Poznań but, it should be pointed out that at the time the order was placed, the city was known as Posen since it was in Germany. By order of the German government, which apparently considered that it needed a large number of these ‘gun tractors’…

SALES Our sales listing features agricultural, commercial, steam and bygones old and new, which are being offered at auction. If you have something coming up and it’s not currently listed, please contact us jaynelove@btinternet.com – 01323 833125. MARCH 18 to 28 – National Online Timed Auction of Machinery, Straw & Forage. Brown & Co, www.bid.brown-co.co 21 to 29 – Online Timed Collective Auction of Farm Machinery & Effects. Symonds & Sampson, www.symondsandsampson.co.uk 24 to 26 – Spring Classic – Tractors, Vintage Trucks, Signs & Farm Relics. Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL, USA. Mecum Auctions, www.mecum.com 24 to 30 – J Brock & Sons – Timed Online Auction of Agricultural Equipment & Spares, due to stock streamlining. Cheffins, www.cheffins.co.uk 25 – Machinery Sale. The Gallops, Stanklyn Lane, Stone, Kidderminster…

ORDER YOUR MAY COPY NOW OUT FRIDAY 29 APRIL Tel: 01959 541444 – shop.kelsey.co.uk JIM SARNEY P2 Trevor Smallbone concludes his story on the life of Jim Sarney. ELECTRIC HAULIERS Keith Haddock shows us some amazing electric-powered gems. ROSIE THE RAMBLER Colin Anton personally knows Rosie The Rambler, a 1904 RAC London-Brighton veteran, and he tells us his own story of what the 60-mile event involves in more ways than one. COUNTY OF SALOP CLUB It might have been kept quiet, but Old Glory was there to celebrate the County of Salop Club’s 60th anniversary. ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH ROAD TEST The editor road tests Armstrong Whitworth 10R19 steam roller with owner Marcus Kenning in Lincolnshire, and comes up with some interesting thoughts. FAIRGROUND ROUTEMAN P2 There is more to this story…

2021 has seen the return to the rally field of many engines that have been subject to extensive restoration projects which have been completed during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. One such engine is the Vickery brothers, Paul and Ian’s superb Burrell single 7nhp agricultural engine, No. 2507 of 1902. Now resplendent in a new lined crimson paint job the engine has been a highlight at local events following the resumption of rallies in 2021. Often to be seen paired with another of the Vickery’s restorations, a 1926 Fowler living van, the brothers have been busy during lock down returning the engine to the condition it left the Thetford works when delivered to its first owners in Suffolk. Having caught up with the engine at a number of events in 2021…

Tom Attwood has provided this update. The NTET would like to thank those of you who have already provided feedback via the Coal Trials Diary Sheets. Although it is early days and the data gather will continue for several more weeks, it is important that we share some feedback from those who have already trialled the Trevithick Ovoid product specifically and another similar smoke-free anthracite-based ovoid products, as it is a ‘new’ fuel to many, if not all of us, particularly in a road steam application. Early indications of the ovoid products suggest that they provide good heat and steam generation under working conditions, with no/low visible emissions under all/most conditions. This has included hilly road work and normal road conditions. Ash content is reported as higher than compared to…

William ‘Harry’ Denton, one of West Yorkshire’s steam ‘characters’, passed away aged 91 in late November, reports Derek Rayner. He lived at Pool-in-Wharfedale and his working life started at the age of 15 with a milk round in Pool, soon becoming a bobbin maker, thus following in his family’s footsteps. Harry and his sister Eva lived in a property which was built for exservicemen after World War 1 and had some land adjacent to it to provide a space for a business. He became an agricultural contractor and with the demise of steam in that field, he used an early Nuffield TVO tractor followed by a Field Marshall - which is still in the family. He bought his first threshing machine at the age of 22 in 1952. Ten years…

The FBHVC has announced a new partnership with heritage digitisation company, Genus – a market leader in the digitisation of historical archives. Over the past couple of years, guidance around managing, preserving and future-proofing archives and records within the historic vehicle community has become an increasingly important area that the Federation has worked on in support of member clubs, museums and heritage organisations. The work began with the publication of the Federation’s ‘Essential Guide to Archiving’ booklet that can be downloaded from www.fbhvc.co.uk which has empowered a number of clubs to take control of their archiving by building effective inventories and catalogues of material that they hold. This process has also helped organisations to understand areas where they have duplications or omissions. The next step for many vehicle clubs has…

MARCH 23-27 Techno Classica Essen, Messe Essen, Essen 45131, Germany. Further information: siha.de 24 Tonbridge Toyfair, The Angle Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF 6.30-8.30pm. Further information, tel: 07810513576 26 Autojumble, Antiques & Collectors Fair, Nutts Corner Market, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. From 8am. Further information, tel: 07936389125 Whitchurch YFC Ploughing Match, Stoke Manor, Market Drayton, Shropshire. Further details, tel: 077103381138 26-27 North Wales Autojumble, Morfa Lodge, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, LL18 5UZ. Further information, tel: 07710420815 27 Booleroo Centre Steam & Vintage Rally, 46/47 Arthur Street, 5482, South Australia Saloplan Ploughing Society, south of Shrewsbury, Further information, tel: 07712640157 Steam Up, Long Shop Museum, Main Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4ES. Further information, tel: 01728832189 Duhallow Vintage Club, Cois Abhann, Freemount, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. Further information, tel: 0353(0)872262223 Classic…

Full terms and conditions can be found at shop.kelsey.co.uk/terms. Offer applies to UK subscribers only when paying by direct debit annually. Overseas and other offers available at shop.kelsey.co.uk/OGL22. A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Delighted to boast that this is Britain’s best-selling magazine for steam and vintage machinery enthusiasts. If you have enjoyed this issue of Old Glory and love original style or gleaming restored machinery especially road steam, or are fascinated by Britain’s rich industrial and transport heritage then why not subscribe? You will save money on the shop price and receive every issue direct to your door. Whether you’re interested in the latest news, places to visit or black and white photography of these wonderful machines in working times, featured by top writers and photographers you’ll find it all…

Some time ago, the vessel on which Road Roller Association member and one-time merchant seaman Gary Edwards was working docked in the Norwegian port of Stavanger. At a loose end for a while, Gary went for an exploratory walk around the vicinity of the harbour and was somewhat surprised to discover an Aveling & Porter steam roller plinthed in a children’s playground in the area of Kjelvene. Enquiries were made later which revealed that the roller had been purchased by the Stavanger Municipality for NOK10,000 in 1910 and it was used in the locality until the war came in 1940 when ‘Invicta’, as it had become known, was commandeered by the occupying forces for use on the runways etc at Sola airport. After the war, the Aveling was stored for…

Back in August 2021, the central Queensland town of Clermont held its now renamed annual Festival, reports Andy Plunkett. It was previously Goldfest but since both resources are produced in the Clermont region, it was felt it would benefit from a name change to include the word ‘coal’. The Historical Centre there ran the Clermont community’s historic 8hp Aveling Porter compound steam traction engine No. 6803 in the grounds outside the complex. Old Glory readers some years ago would have read the story of this engine’s role in shifting what large structures were left close to the river in the town to a more elevated site nearby following the great flood there of late-1916. The engine’s firebox and boiler are original with a re-tube having been undertaken a decade ago.…

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David Reed Editor-at-large - Former York school teacher who has worked with the editor since 1995 and has a wealth of knowledge on steam, commercials and tractors. Derek Rayner Technical and Vintage World Editor - Derek’s knowledge is extensive, a steam roller owner since the 1960s and a world traveller in search of nothing but the best. Bob Moorman Rally Archive Editor - This former engineering inspector is a fount of knowledge and has been rallying since the 70s. His own restos are award winners, as his ex-Kings 1927 Foden will be now that it’s finished! Mike Neale Diecast Models Editor – It’s a great pleasure to welcome this well-known model expert and photographer who is an architect by trade, to the magazine. Nick Baldwin Senior Correspondent - It’s a…

Kevin Rackham reports that the Lowestoft Model Engineering & Model Making Exhibition have now got an exciting new venue and date for the event. This excellent event will now be at the Energy Skills Centre, East Coast College, St. Peters Street, Lowestoft, NR32 2NB on October 29-30 2022, from 10am each day. Contact telephone number 01502 583317, e-mail rackham147@btinternet.com, or website www.lowmex.co.uk. Admission prices: adults £5.00, children (12 – 18) £2.00, accompanied under 12’s free.…

We were able to pop in to Bicknell’s Boiler Works near Liphook while in the area in December to see what the team were up to. As always they had plenty going on in the works, where the building is being reclad at the movement. As always their workmanship is top class, remember they make their own fireboxes including the incredible and unique Robey ‘pistol-style’ unit. Besides Garrett, Foden and Wallis engines that were in the works they are also rebuilding their own very rare 1916 Marshall Q class 7hp traction engine No. 70321 Firefly UR936. The boiler is to be replaced as well as the firebox, which looked good, apart from the crown from my eyes.…

Tracking down the remains of Donegal’s railways, both broad and narrow gauge, has never been easier, thanks to a new leaflet on the county’s surviving railway heritage. Published by Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, it’s supported by Donegal County Council, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Music, and the Creative Ireland Programme 2017-22. Complete with a potted history, illustrations of each heritage building, bridge or location, a map and coordinates to help users locate the 28 significant pieces of railway heritage around the county, and over the border in Derry City, the leaflet puts local railway heritage all in one place in an accessible format. Included is the former Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway station at Carndonagh, in the north of the county; the former Great Northern Railway…

A best-selling US motorcycling ‘bible’ is now available on UK bookshelves thanks to a new partnership announced today with Lincolnshire-based publisher Mortons Books. The 18th edition of The Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide has been released in the UK and this 2022-2023 UK edition is bigger and better than ever, with more than a dozen additional marques being added. Known world-wide as the ‘bible for vintage motorcycle values’, this pocket-sized guide is now 480 pages, with more than 100 marques listed and 150,000 prices in six grading conditions. A special section teaches buyers how to properly grade and evaluate motorcycles. All major brands are covered - Honda, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Triumph, Kawasaki and Yamaha, along with marques like Norton, Vincent, Zundapp, Bridgestone, Cleveland, Douglas, Flying Merkel, and many more! Motorcycle enthusiast…

3 OCTOBER 2021 The first weekend of October provided some beautiful autumnal sunshine for Robert and Jacquie Tyler’s annual road run, says Simon Colbeck. After an absence of two years, due to the pandemic, the sight and sound of steam meandering through the beautiful villages of the Vale of Belvoir made a welcome return. From the Tyler’s stable Garrett No. 33305 Mighty Atom, a 4CD tractor of 1918 was making its first appearance at the event having been welcomed into the Tyler fleet during lockdown. Another engine making its first appearance on the run from Whatton to Stathern was Burrell No. 3894 St Brannock of 1921. Owned locally in near by Stanton on the Wolds the engine had roaded over for the weekend and made a welcome sight generating on…

This remarkable miniature was constructed by Eitel Moch from near Hannover, reports Busso Hennecke. It took him about ten years to design and make. It’s based on a full-size DS type 25 steam tractor made to the design of Herr Hans Fritsch during World War 2. This latter machine was of 25 to 30hp, weighed 3.2 tons and its towing capacity was 5 to 8 tons. The East German (GDR) firm concerned was that of Sachsenberg which was based in the town of Rosslau on the River Elbe, about 35 miles south-east of Magdeburg. Over time, the company built river and coastal ships as well as steam engines and boilers - and during the war, they also produced about a dozen or so full-size steam tractors. The design originated because…

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