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Don’t forget the meeting this Monday. This months show will feature a selection of images from British cultural institutions historical photography collections.  

Some great footage from the good old days of the rally at Rushmoor arena. Turn the volume up!

February’s show will feature a selection of images from British cultural institutions historical photography collections. To start, a fascinating collection of photographs of the building of the Forth Rail Bridge during the 1880’s. Followed by the investigation photographs from the … Continue reading →

Work is steadily progressing on the reassembly of Simon Palmer’s Fowler DNA Roller No. 19049 “Bacchus” at Fred Coopers yard following an almost complete new boiler. The trunk guide and weigh shaft have now been permanently bolted down, the crankshaft … Continue reading →

This month we will have Alan Steevens showing old steam films. See you on the 11th from 1930.

Brian Mansergh has kindly allowed us to post some of his extensive photograph collection. Here we take a trip back in time to Woodcote Rally 1985. All photo’s copyright of Brian Mansergh

After a couple of days of removing the stainless bling, Fowler Tommy found his own way back to the pubs of Sutton Courtenay on New Years Eve with the help of Jeff and Ann Shackell and Jeffs brother Jim. Arthur … Continue reading →

The TVTEC are delighted to be informed that Jeffrey Shackell has purchased the late Arthur Nappers Fowler Traction Engine no. 15710 “Tommy” and returned it to Appleford where it lived for over 30 years in the ownership of Arthur. Jeff … Continue reading →

TVTEC Christmas meeting from 7.30pm at Englefield Social club on Monday 14th December

This month we have Daniel March showing some of his assorted Traction Engine Films. See you on Monday 9th November from 7.30pm Here’s a sample of Daniel’s work showing McLaren 1332 hill climbing on the London to Brighton run in … Continue reading →