Do steam engines belong here?

dinahsmum · 03-09-2007, 10:08 AM

Couldn't really find the appropriate section to post - Entertainment or Cars???? - doesn't matter anyway.
So, we had a great time yesterday, saw lots of lovely shiny machines, beautiful heavy horses, driving horses, sheep shearing, plus lots & lots of 'counrty crafts'. Good weather and large crowds ..... oh, and some rather tasty rustic cider - had to damp the dust somehow.

here you go

Blowing up a good head of steam here - pulling loads up the hill

Beautiful creatures here - and so gentle

So, a good time was had by all. It's obviously a mecca for the real enthisiasts.

Erin · 03-09-2007, 10:11 AM

Great pics DM,Looks likea fun day out

yola · 03-09-2007, 10:19 AM

I just adore traction engines!! Sometimes when Carters steam fair comes to town they rumble past our house and you can hear them coming a mile away . . . when there's a whole lot of them it feels like an earthquake!!

DM - that looks like a fantastic day out, glad the weather held and the cider tasted good

dinahsmum · 03-09-2007, 10:30 AM

Yola - you'll have to visit the fair next year. It's huge; there's easily enough to keep you occupied for 2 days. I'm sure Dominik would love it and there are probably fire engines somewhere - I didn't notice any but there were old buses and lorries and tanks and motorbikes and and and ....
People take their holidays and camp for the week! It really must be enthusiasts' heaven.

Fran · 03-09-2007, 10:55 AM

Looks like a great day out DM! Glad you enjoyed yourselves

yola · 03-09-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dinahsmum

Yola - you'll have to visit the fair next year. It's huge; there's easily enough to keep you occupied for 2 days. I'm sure Dominik would love it and there are probably fire engines somewhere - I didn't notice any but there were old buses and lorries and tanks and motorbikes and and and ....
People take their holidays and camp for the week! It really must be enthusiasts' heaven.

LOL!!! It doesn't have to be a fire engine . . . anything mechanical will do for him

OH is much the same . . . petrol (or steam) heads the pair of them!!

I think a weekend in Dorset mooching round looking at large lumps of machinery and bit horses sounds excellent . . . I'll pass on the caravan and opt for a B n B though

dinahsmum · 03-09-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yola

I'll pass on the caravan and opt for a B n B though

Quite agree!

Book early - people will be booking for 2008 as soon as they get home today!

This is newly renovated and very close to the fair site. Don't know what the accommodation is like - food is good. http://www.trueloversknot.co.uk/

Mags · 03-09-2007, 12:53 PM

What a great day out that must have been DM........I think steam engines are fascinating...

Kim · 03-09-2007, 08:00 PM

Looks like my kind of day out DM! Great photos, looks like you had good weather too!

dandysmom · 03-09-2007, 10:35 PM

I have no idea what any of those machines were, but it looked like lovely weather and a very fun way to pass the day! I'd've likes the cider.......

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