Strumpshaw Steam Rally
Runtime approx. 64 minutes - with commentary
We see steam engines of all types and sizes being prepared at the start of
the three day rally. There are over 50 full size steam engines ranging from
traction engines, road locomotives, road rollers, showman's engines to steam
powered wagons and cars at the rally. Many of these giant engines are around
100 years old and have been lovingly restored to their original glory. We watch
these colourful engines make their way graciously to the main arena where we
join visitors inspecting the engines close up.
Over 50 model steam engines can also be seen plus a range of gipsy,
showman's and living vans. Stanley steam powered cars plus Sentinel and Foden
steam wagons are on parade and are joined by a large collection of over 100
vintage cars and motor cycles. The majestic showman's engines are seen at work
powering old style funfair attractions and organs. A 1913 Marshall traction
engine is seen powering a rack saw bench.
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Autumn Working Event
Runtime approx. 24 minutes - with commentary
Steam powered threshing, timber sawing, stone crushing, road repairs, timber
haulage are demonstrated at Strumpshaw in September. We also see a range of
tractors mostly from the 1940s to 1960s busy ploughing, cultivating and
planting in the field.
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History -
Information
The Strumpshaw Steam Rally and the Steam Museum were
both founded by Wesley Key at Strumshaw Hall in Norfolk. The Park is the
setting for the annual steam rally held each Spring Bank Holiday. Wesley bought
his first steam engine when he was just 16 years old and his passion for these
giants of the steam era never ceased. His son James (Jimmy) also shared his
passion for the preservation of our steam history and both the museum and steam
rallies continued to expand and flourish under his hands on management. James
died at an early age and now his son William also a keen steam enthusiast
continues both his father and grandfather's work to help preserve our steam
heritage for future generations to enjoy.
Links
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
click
here
Stumpshaw Steam Rally
The 2010 rally is held on 29th, 30th & 31st of May.
For more rally information
click here
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