Crowd starts to gather1355 viewsAfter great debates it is decided to try and get the Atkinson engine running. It has not been run in living memory.
Visitors enjoying themsleves despite the snow and cold1355 views
This gentleman was delighted to have the Atkinson engine run especially for him1354 viewsinside our marquee at the 1000 Engine Rally, Chelford
Work also required to make the new Rattling Monster Exhibition area1353 views
Front of steam engine building given a new look to match the new building1352 views
Lean to building Summer 20031348 views
then there were fireworks1348 views
Great Days Out Fair - Reebok Stadium Feb 071347 viewsA magnum of champagne and two crystal glasses was presented by Alice Ferguson at the show.
1000 Engine Rally 2007 – inside our stall1346 viewsvisitor intrigued by the crated Blackstone engine.
Blackstone Type JPI, HP 16, RPM 800, Engine Number JPL 83L 301. It had been sent to the African Water Technology Exhibition, Nairobi, Kenya in 1982 where it was on Stand No 109 driving a water pump. It was recently found (still crated) having been returned from the Exhibition to the Mirrlees factory in 1982. It had lain forgotten about for 25 years!
National connected to belt1346 viewsin workshop demonstration area
Snow and cold makes work even more difficult1345 views