Full steam ahead!

During the summer months when the country shows take place, we like to take a well earned rest and enjoy a day out at the local steam traction engine event in a nearby village. Despite being a couple of petrol heads and lovers of sleek and speedy sports cars, we can never fail to be moved by the power and majesty of these huge, heavy engines.

All the fun of the fair!

As restorers ourselves we admire the time and patience involved in renovating and maintaining these magnificent machines.  The hours of work and the endless elbow grease involved is very impressive as well as the individual style and character of these workhorses of yesteryear

Although they are all beautiful in their own way, there are some which really stand out for their glossy paintwork, gilt trim and polished metals. There are also the odd one or two that are clearly unfinished projects or a work in progress. I can’t deny that the temptation to take the rusty ones home to blast and polish is very appealing.

Could this be our next rust removal project? ......... Perhaps I should have left my business card on his footplate!