Woolpit Steam Rally 2007

Once again, this years Woolpit Steam Rally was, a great success with absolutely superb weather which of course means lots of general public and I thought Saturday was particularly well attended. This is one of my favourite local Rallies, well organised and excellent value for money for the public,

The layout was similar to last year which I think works well and once again there was a good varied engine display with a large number of well restored open crank engines and a large number of really old tractors in various stages of restoration

Saturday evening had some good entertainment which was enjoyed by the Exhibitors and as I did not take many pictures at Strumpshaw the weekend before, I make no apologies for making up for it at Woolpit so here are some of the sights during the weekend.

 

1924 American 1.5hp "Alamo" 1923 2.25hp Amanco "Hired Man" driving a Lister Shallow Well Pump Another "Hired Man", this is a 1922 model 1936 2hp open crank Bamford
This is quite a rare 1924 American 1.5hp "Alamo" owned by Tony Bradfield from Upwood Huntingdon My 1923 2.25hp Amanco "Hired Man" driving a Lister Shallow Well Pump Another "Hired Man", this is a 1922 model owned by Mrs S Smith from Cambs. A very nicely restored 1936 2hp open crank Bamford owned by Ivan Drake from Bacton Norfolk.
Another Bamford, this is an air cooled 2hp model from 1938 Bamford "Tulip Top" Bamford 1920 5-6hp with Line Shafting driving various Bamford Machines 1916 2.5hp Bentall Pioneer
Another Bamford, this is an air cooled 2hp model from 1938 owned by C Kerridge from Finningham Suffolk. Another Bamford, A "Tulip Top" I think owned by Ian Kerridge from Wyverstone Suffolk Yet one more, is this 1920 5-6hp with Line Shafting driving various Bamford Machines owned by Gerald Seeley from Woolpit. A 1916 2.5hp Bentall Pioneer owned by F Diggens from Wickambrook Suffolk.
912 4hp Vertical Bentall driving a Bentall Mill. Coventry Victor Diesel 5.5hp Crossley 1065 1943 2.25hp Crossley PH1030 driving a Lee Howell pump
Another of Ian Kerridge's Engines is this 1912 4hp Vertical Bentall driving a Bentall Mill. Not an engine you see much on the Rally field is this Coventry Victor Diesel complete with a Stuart Radiator, on sale by Dale Walker from Kings Lynn. And here is Dale's 1920s 5.5hp Crossley 1065. One of the exhibits by a member of the Waveney Valley Preservation Society, this is a 1943 2.25hp Crossley PH1030 driving a Lee Howell pump. This is owned by R Hall from Bungay.
1925 1.5hp Alpha Delavel 1927 2hp Fairbanks Morse "Z" 1919 4hp "Z" Fairbanks Morse 1916 1.75hp Gray
Andrew Sadler from Catfield Norfolk owns this unusual 1925 1.5hp Alpha Delavel which is being exhibited in "working clothes" Here is a nicely restored 1927 2hp Fairbanks Morse "Z" owned by Paul Mace from Wrenningham Norfolk. Another Fairbanks Morse engine, this is a 1919 4hp "Z" owned by David Luckings from Lakenham Norfolk. Another well restored engine is this 1916 1.75hp Gray owned by Russell Greensmith from Thorney Peterborough.
930 1.25hp Hartop M driving a Lee Howell pump 1920 4hp Ingeco 1913 8hp International Famous Another International is this 1906 3hp Vertical Engine
This is an engine not seen much on the Rally field, a 1930 1.25hp Hartop M driving a Lee Howell pump. This is owned by John Southall from Willisham Suffolk. Another Engine in "working clothes" is this 1920 4hp Ingeco owned by F Diggens from Wickhambrook Suffolk. This is a fine example of a 1913 8hp International Famous. This is a Petrol Paraffin "Screen Cooled" Engine owned by P Neave from Smallburgh Norfolk. Another International is this 1906 3hp Vertical Engine owned by Chris Kerridge from Finningham Suffolk.
John Deere 1929 1.5hp model "E" John Deere 1925 1.5hp model "E" 1922 1.75hp Little Jumbo Model "T" 1938 2hp Lister ABL
The first of two John Deere engines I spotted is this 1929 1.5hp model "E" owned by Cliff Smith from Wimblington Cambs. The second is another Model "E" this one is a 1.5hp from 1925 and owned by W Smith from Spaldwick Cambs. A very rare engine is this 1922 1.75hp Little Jumbo Model "T" owned by Russell Greensmith of Thorney Peterborough. Another engine not often seen is this 1938 2hp Lister ABL which was made under license from the American firm Wisconsin. Shown driving an Argosy Pump it is owned by Rob Vince from Ipswich.
1945 6hp Lister CS Startomatic 1935 7hp Lister C/D 1934 2hp 1kw 110v Petterlight Generating set Vertical 1913 4hp Pilter YB "Screen Cooled" Engine
A very well restored 1945 6hp Lister CS Startomatic owned by Shane Marrows from Heacham Norfolk. This is a 1935 7hp Lister C/D owned by Gerald Seeley from Woolpit. A superb 1934 2hp 1kw 110v Petterlight Generating set owned by Chris Sant from Harrogate Yorkshire. This is an unusual vertical 1913 4hp Pilter YB "Screen Cooled" Engine owned by Dick Culley from Ashmanhaugh Norfolk.
1922 2.5hp Powell 4hp Ruston Hornsby AP 1930 2.5hp Ruston & Hornsby AP 1944 Ruston & Hornsby 8PB Petrol Paraffin engine driving a Delco Light Co Water Pump
This is a 1922 2.5hp Powell owned by Tim Read from Lakenham Norfolk. This is a 4hp Ruston Hornsby AP owned by Dave Monk from Kentford Newmarket. This is a very nice 1930 2.5hp  Ruston &  Hornsby AP driving a Fairbanks Morse pump, this is owned by Tom Fisher from Alresford. A 1944 Ruston & Hornsby 8PB Petrol Paraffin engine driving a Delco Light Co Water Pump owned by Brian & Angela Long from Beccles Suffolk.
1936 1.5hp Ruston Hornsby PB driving a Stuart Water Pump Ruston Hornsby, this is a 1948 2.25hp PT 1917 1.75hp United 1948 1.5hp Wolseley WD11 driving a Leo Water Pump
Here is a 1936 1.5hp Ruston Hornsby PB driving a Stuart Water Pump owned by David Cook from Harleston Norfolk. Another Ruston Hornsby, this is a 1948 2.25hp PT owned by Paul Pearman from Wisbech Cambs. Another rare engine owned by Russell Greensmith is this 1917 1.75hp United looking very much as it would have during it's working life. Here is a very nicely restored 1948 1.5hp Wolseley WD11 driving a Leo Water Pump owned by Nathan Pardue from Ipswich.
Wolseley WD11 1945 1.5hp model driving a Corn Mill A view down just one of the line of Tractors John Deere tractors Bedford Lorry
Another Wolseley WD11, this is a 1945 1.5hp model driving a Corn Mill. This is also owned by Paul Pearman from Wisbech Cambs. A view down just one of the line of Tractors, some date back to the early 20th Century Another row, with Mainly John Deere tractors A very well restored Bedford Lorry
Military Military Camp Model "T" Ford Morris Minor
The Military were in. Here is a Military Camp. This is a superb Model "T" Ford, remember, you could have any colour you want....as long as it is black. A very nice Morris Minor. Unfortunately the light reflects off the sign next to the dent which says" The wife did this on the way to Woolpit"
Ford Mustang Nameplates A view over the Rally Scammell Explorer
A very nice Ford Mustang. A huge display of Nameplates by John Keeble from Stowmarket Suffolk. A view over the Rally on Sunday afternoon during the Steam Engine Slow Race. This shows how the suspension can articulate on this Scammell Explorer owned by Geoff Nurse from Coggeshall Hamlet Essex.
Interesting Caravan Iinteresting Caravan 22 note Keyless Street organ Burrell 4.5inch Model TE Traction Engine
An interesting Caravan conversion, what is it? Hmm gas driven generator, what does that power All is clear now, a 22 note Keyless Street organ. owned by C Pennington. from Buxhall Suffolk. A Burrell 4.5inch Model TE Traction Engine exhibited by Martin Hunt from Woodbridge Suffolk.
Collection of Paraffin Heaters, Lamps and Ovens Steam driven Gallopers A view across the Grand Ring Wallis and Stevens Expansion Engine "Faith"
Here is a fascinating collection of Paraffin Heaters, Lamps and Ovens owned by Malcolm Collyer from Oulton Broad. The Steam driven Gallopers. A view across the Grand Ring with some of the Steam engines at the Rally. A lovely Wallis and Stevens Expansion Engine "Faith" owned by Natel Taylor from Barking Suffolk.
Vintage cars Vintage cars
Some of the excellent turn out of Vintage cars And some more
Time for the girls to catch up on the latest news at the end of the day.

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