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 Great Dorset Steam Fair by road with their Aveling rollers (no.8489 of 1915, and no.10168 of 1921) following one of the very best special section displays at the show.
The 45 miles were undertaken over 2 days with 27 miles being covered on the first day, and the remaining 18 the following day, the destination being a farm near Pewsey. Following this the 12 mile journey was made up to Great Bedwyn for the Crofton Beam Engines steam gala, then back home to Thatcham from there – a final 18 mile leg.
Here are some pictures from the 2 day trek from Dorset to Pewsey.
Ready for the off – Sunday night at The Great Dorset Steam Fair photo copyright David Hargreave
Decending hill towards Netherhampton photo copyright David Hargreave
The overnight stop by the Avon at Middle Woodford photo copyright David Hargreave
Coming through west Amesbury photo copyright David Hargreave
Going over Queensberry Bridge West Amesbury photo copyright David Hargreave
Stop for a cuppa at Netheravon – only another few miles to go
Stooks of barley in a field near Pewsey
The Thames Valley Traction Engine Club 