January Club Meeting

The January club meeting will take place at Englefield Social Club on Monday 12th Jan.

This month we have Alan Stevens showing some more of his collection of early preservation slides.

Here are some pictures of early TVTEC preservationists:

Volunteer

The late Fred Simmonds with his Fowler Traction Engine “Volunteer” at Aldworth in February 1976.

Engines at Aldworth

Burrell SCC Roller 3305 “Big John”, Ruston Hornsby Roller 122338 “Endeauvour”, and Wallis & Steevens Expansion Engine 7248 “Pedler” at Aldworth Church in February 1976 attending the Wedding of John and Valerie Alsbury

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TVTEC Christmas meeting

Don’t forget the Christmas meeting on Monday 8th Dec. The usual buffet spread will be available. Please bring along any photo’s or videos to display.

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Steam at Thatcham turning on the Christmas Lights

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.

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Over £100 was raised for Newbury Rainbow Room.

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Happy Birthday Old Timer

Marshall 37690 Old Timer is 112 years old today!

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November club meeting

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

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

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!)

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

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Pete Narraway in full swing

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

Nobby Narraway

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The National Traction Engine Trust 60th Anniversary road run

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

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

Reading Station

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TVTEC 2014 Dinner announced

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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