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June Visit – Tour of Prestwood

Posted on May 15, 2013 by tvtecbeta

The Club will be visiting the premesis of David Wren Davis on Saturday 1st June. This will involve a tour of Prestwood in Buckinghamshire including a stop at a  micro brewery. Hopefully the tour will be steam powered, although this … Continue reading →

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TVTEC April Meeting – Monday 8th April

Posted on April 2, 2013 by tvtecbeta

At The TVTEC April meeting next Monday 8th April, James Wren Davis will be talking about the recent heavy general overhaul of the families Burrell 8nhp showman’s engine No. 2668, “Britannia”. This promises to be an evening worth turning out … Continue reading →

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Subscriptions due

Posted on February 10, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Please remember to pay your annual subscriptions if you have not already done so. The membership secretary is after you! Membership costs £10 per year and is due in January. Members enjoy excellent club evenings on the second Monday of each … Continue reading →

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Model progress

Posted on January 25, 2013 by tvtecbeta

Member Andy Smith has sent through some pictures of his latest project: Half size Tasker B2 chain drive tractor. Nice work Andy!

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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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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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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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