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Born with a coal shovel in my mouth!

December Christmas Meeting

Posted on December 1, 2025 by sparkarrester

The Thames Valley Traction Engine Club will hold its Christmas Club Meeting on 8th December 2025 at Ashampstead Village Hall from 7pm ish. There is a car park on site and plenty of extra parking on the road outside too. … Continue reading →

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September meeting – Kennet & Avon Canal History

Posted on August 28, 2025 by sparkarrester

Step back in time with us! Join us for a fascinating talk on the history of the Kennet & Avon Canal — from its 18th-century engineering marvels to its role in trade, industry, and leisure today. 📅 8th September📍 The … Continue reading →

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RIP Derek Marder

Posted on October 24, 2023 by sparkarrester

It is with great sadness that the club announces the passing of early steam preservationist Derek Marder on the 22nd October. Derek was a longstanding TVTEC member and former  Committee  member who’s influence, knowledge and love for steam will be dearly  missed.  From … Continue reading →

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September Club Meeting

Posted on September 3, 2019 by sparkarrester

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at the September club meeting (Monday 9th Sept) at the Angel pub, Woolhampton. This months meeting will be a slide show of working day pictures of various road steam engines and accompanying history, … Continue reading →

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On The Road

Posted on June 30, 2017 by sparkarrester

Great to catch TVTEC members Harry Cotgreave and Simon Hutson roading Richard Hazell’s 1934 S6 Sentinel Waggon (8928) to Chiltern Steam Rally today, here’s a couple of shots as the Waggon dug in up the hill to Crays Pond.

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