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About tvtecbeta

Thames Valley Traction Engine Club Website manager

Message from the Chairman

Posted on December 22, 2013 by tvtecbeta

I must first apologise for not writing anything sooner but I have always dreaded putting pen to paper (or should that now be digit to button) and will attempt to find anything to do rather than spend a few minutes … Continue reading →

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Club Christmas meeting next Monday

Posted on December 2, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Believe it or not, it’s that time again! The Club Christmas meeting will take place on Monday 9th December. As usual there will be a full buffet, raffle, video’s and a photo competition – so please bring along your photo’s … Continue reading →

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More rolling back from Dorset

Posted on November 30, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Here we see Fred and Pete’s rollers climbing out of Wilton on the way back from Dorset. Fred’s roller sounds fantastic as it digs in on the gradient.

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Rolling back from Dorset

Posted on November 25, 2013 by tvtecbeta

With the cold winter evenings now in full force, the rally season now seems a long time ago. As previously posted on the site, club members Peter “Nobby” Narraway and Dave “Freddy” Cooper made the long trek home from the … Continue reading →

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November Club Meeting Next Monday – Steam Waggons!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Don’t miss the November club meeting on Monday 11th November. Club member Trevor Smallbone Will be giving a talk on Steam Waggons. More than 50 different makers will be covered, dating from 1890’s to 1930’s. Each maker will have a … Continue reading →

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October Club Meeting This Monday

Posted on October 13, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Bob Judge will be coming along on Monday to present some old British transport films. This will be a good opportunity to purchase your Club dinner tickets (if there are any left!). The Englefield social club bar will be open … Continue reading →

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September club meeting this Monday

Posted on September 7, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Comittee member Trevor Smallbone will be presenting a slide show at this Monday’s club meeting. Trevor’s knowledge on historical photo’s and engine histories is ever growing and this promises to be a worthwhile evening. Details of the club dinner will … Continue reading →

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On the way to Dorset

Posted on August 26, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Pete Narraway and Fred Cooper will be representing the Thames Valley Traction Engine Club at this years Great Dorset Steam Fair Roller Special. The stops have been pulled out to get everything ready, with Pete completely restoring his Baker water … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Invite to Reading Society of Model Engineers Open Day

Posted on August 19, 2013 by tvtecbeta

The Thames Valley Traction Engine Club have been invited to join the Reading Society of Model Engineers at their open day on Saturday 21st September 2013. The facilities cater for 2 ½”, 3 ½”, 5” and 7 ¼” model Railway … Continue reading →

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August Club Meeting at Max Cafe – tomorrow!

Posted on August 11, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Don’t forget to come along to Max Cafe on Monday night for our August club meeting. Please bring an exhibit if you can.  There will be a suprise visitor this year! So far we’ve had a good rally season with … Continue reading →

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