The Thames Valley Traction Engine Club

Steam at Thatcham turning on the Christmas Lights

Posted on December 5, 2014 by tvtecbeta

Three engines are off to Thatcham town centre this afternoon to raise a bit of money for charity as part of the turning on the town centre Christmas Lights.

Over £100 was raised for Newbury Rainbow Room.

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Happy Birthday Old Timer

Posted on December 3, 2014 by tvtecbeta

Marshall 37690 Old Timer is 112 years old today!

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November club meeting

Posted on November 9, 2014 by tvtecbeta

This month we have Danny March showing some of his video’s of various road runs and steam events.
Here’s a clip of the recent NTET road run taken by Danny:

See you on the 10th from 7.30pm

Also a reminder that the dinner is on Sat 15th. Arrival 7pm for a 7.30pm sit down.

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Jayne Eyre celebrates 100 years

Posted on November 4, 2014 by tvtecbeta

On 30th October the Hawthorne family celebrated 100 years to the day that Burrell tractor n0. 3626 was sent out of the Burrell works to H. Hickman’s of Princes Risborough Bucks.

Burrell Tractor No. 3626 at The Great Bucks Rally 2014

Proud owner Richard Hawthorne with Jane Eyre (note the little face between chimney and block!)

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Pete Narraway in full swing

Posted on October 23, 2014 by tvtecbeta

Here’s a lovely picture of Pete Narraway’s Aveling Roller and Eddison living van at the Englefield end of season steam up.

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The National Traction Engine Trust 60th Anniversary road run

Posted on October 12, 2014 by tvtecbeta

This gallery contains 15 photos.

Saturday the 26th September was the day that the roads of Bedfordshire were inundated with road steam of all sizes, and what a day it was. Shuttleworth Park, Old Warden twas the chosen start point for the NTET 60th Anniversary … Continue reading →

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Club Meeting – Monday 13th October

Posted on October 12, 2014 by tvtecbeta

October’s talk will be from Peter Joyce. Peter will be giving us a history of Reading Station which has recently changed beyond recognition.

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TVTEC 2014 Dinner announced

Posted on September 23, 2014 by tvtecbeta

The dinner will be held at the Winning Hand, Beenham (on the A4) on Saturday 15th November 2014 – 7 for 7.30 pm.

TVTEC members only – If you would like a ticket please contact Carole Davis or any of the comittee members.

carole.davis15@googlemail.com

Mobile: 07787 550824

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September Club Meeting

Posted on September 5, 2014 by tvtecbeta

This month, Trevor Smallbone will be showing some more historical pictures of engines.

To whet your appetite, here’s a picture of a threshing scene, with John Wilder’s Aveling Traction engine that later became famous in losing the race to Arthur Napper.

See you at Englefield on Monday!

Aveling and Porter Traction Engine “Ladygrove” Threshing in the ownership of John Wilder

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August club meeting moved

Posted on August 9, 2014 by tvtecbeta

The August club meeting next Monday 11th August will now be at Englefield social club. Max Cafe is currently closed.

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