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Every
August Fairford plays host to the Fairford Steam Rally and Show,
and this year it takes place on August 16th and 17th.
The
Fairford show is a popular event amongst steam enthusiasts, and
this year over 30 steam engines will converge on Fairford Park for
the weekend.
There
will be several visiting traction engines and other vintage vehicles
making their first appearance at what is the 34th annual show.
Among
the major attractions will be the Fowler road locomotive "Wolverhampton
Wanderer" No. 17212 built in 1929.
This
engine is possibly the only one now in existence, which has a crane
fitted to the front.
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The
fully restored Wolverhampton Wanderer, a unique Fowler engine
with a permanently fitted heavy lifting crane.
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Another
first time visitor will be the genuine Burrell Showman's road locomotive
No.2668 Britannia.
Built
in 1904 this engine has spent the greater part of its working life
driving or powering a selection of show items such as a Bioscope,
Gallopers, Venetian Gondola Switchbacks, lighting for dodgem cars
and various other side shows.
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Britannia
the Rolls-Royces of Showman's traction engines built in 1904
by Charles Burrell of Thetford.
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Its
last year of working shows was 1952 when it narrowly missed being
cut-up for scrap at the end of its working time.
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An
example of the traditional Road Roller used extensively for
road repairs and resurfacing in yesteryears
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Other
displays at the show will include:
- The Solent Eagles Motorcycle Display Team
- Lurcher Dog Display team
- veteran and vintage vehicles
- A horticultural and model tent.
| Fairford
Steam Rally and Show |
| Venue |
Fairford
Park, top of the High Street, Fairford |
| Date |
August
16-17 |
| Cost |
Family
ticket (2 adults + 3 children) £15, Adults £5, Children & Concessions
£3. |
| Further
Info |
Call
Keith Moss on 01285 659153 |
If
you would like to write a review of this event for the BBC website
for Gloucestershire then get in touch at gloucestershire@bbc.co.uk
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