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Thames Valley Traction Engine Club Website manager

Burrell Tractor Winter Repairs

Posted on December 15, 2012 by tvtecbeta

Richard Hawthorne reports on his winter project to repair the throat plate on Burrell Gold Medal Tractor 3626 “Jayne Eyre” A visit from the boiler inspector is always a worrying time, he had a good look at the little Burrell –  … Continue reading →

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Rumour has it…

Posted on December 12, 2012 by tvtecbeta

…That not too far away a rarely seen Aveling Tractor is getting closer to coming back to life. It’s not just a rumour an Aveling Tractor in Stoke Row has had a fire after the boilerwork at Maskell’s in Bedford. … Continue reading →

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TVTEC Christmas Meeting

Posted on December 4, 2012 by tvtecbeta

Believe it or not, it’s that time again! Don’t forget to turn out next Monday for the Thames Valley Christmas Meeting at Englefield Social Club. A full buffet will be provided, photo competition, raffle, video’s, photo displays and more! All … Continue reading →

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The Sid White Photo Collection

Posted on October 15, 2012 by tvtecbeta

The Steam Scenes website has recently added the Sid White collection of photo’s. There are a number of club engines (and some younger looking faces!). Here are a selection of some of the best. If anyone has any comments on … Continue reading →

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Winter is on its way

Posted on October 9, 2012 by tvtecbeta

A couple of pictures from early last Sunday morning, whilst steaming up ‘Old Timer’ ready for a day on the road. A beautiful moonlit sky and a good frost soon turned into a damp misty morning.

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October club meeting – Mon 8th Oct

Posted on October 6, 2012 by tvtecbeta

Don’t forget to join us at Englefield Social Club this Monday for our regular monthly meeting. This month we have Bill Brown, owner of Garrett Tractor 31633 “Mr Potter” giving us a talk on something steamy. Look forward to seeing … Continue reading →

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The TVTEC Annual Dinner – now sold out!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by tvtecbeta

Saturday 17th November 2012 The Winning Hand, Bath Road, Reading, Berks 7 for 7.30pm Ticket holders only – £25 per person Tickets available from Richard Hawthorne, or any other comittee member. Contact Richard on 01491 652459. Hurry while tickets last! … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget the TVTEC model evening

Posted on August 9, 2012 by tvtecbeta

Next Monday’s monthly club meeting is model night (not the human variety!). Don’t forget to bring along your exhibit, whether it be a Mamod or a 4″ scale model – all are welcome! Here’s a few photo’s and video’s to … Continue reading →

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A Collection of Photo’s

Posted on August 6, 2012 by tvtecbeta

NTEC 21st Aniversary Road Run Plans are well ahead for the NTET 60th Anniversary Road Run in 2014, to be held in Bedfordshire. Here are a couple of photo’s of the NTEC 21st Anniversary road run from Nettlebed to Appleford, … Continue reading →

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The Wangfield Sawmill Visit

Posted on August 2, 2012 by tvtecbeta

By tradition the club has an external visit for the June and July Monday club meetings. This year’s July meeting was to the Wangfield Sawmill in Hampshire. A private collection  opened to club members. Many items of interest were seen … Continue reading →

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