More than steam!

Of course, at the Crank Up we are very proud of our line up of steam engines, but that doesn’t mean that other sections are neglected.  Entries are coming in well.

Of particular note, and with a local connection, is this fine Ruston & Hornsby stationary engine owned by Mr. Thomas from Saffron Walden.

spitbang

“The engine was supplied new in 1939 to Saffron Walden Engineering who installed it into Barnards mill in Newport, near the station.

It was removed from the mill in the mid 70’s and put onto a lorry for Rallies, it then spent many years in storage until 2011 when it was mounted on a trailer to rally again.”

The photo was taken at last year’s Crank Up

More Steam Exhibits!

Our Steam Secretary has been in touch to keep us up to speed with our steam entries, and he’s had a flurry of forms in!

 

Returning for the second year are East Anglian stalwart Will Childs with his Aveling Barford roller “Lady Helen” and the Reid family with their rare Clayton & Shuttleworth steam roller.  Society magazine editor Jenny Baxter is bringing her smart Fowler T3 roller “Firefly”, which debuted in her ownership at last year’s Crank Up.  Stephen Haylock’s Ransomes engine “The Chieftain” is also attending, in the care of Phil Starling, an engine that has lived in Essex for all its long life.

 

New for this year are Matt Garwood’s 1891 Aveling roller “The Old Girl”, seen here at Thurlow Rally 2011 (Photo C. Flack),

 

DSC07337

 

and the Worbey family’s Garrett overtype steam wagon.  This engine was owned locally for a time by Taylor Brothers of Wimbish.  Seen here at Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre 2014 (Photo: webmaster)

DSCF9977

Merry Christmas

We would like to wish all our helpers, exhibitors, sponsors, visitors, friends and all involved in any way with the Saffron Walden Crank Up

a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY, PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

Garrett "Felsted Belle" and Ruston "Success"

Garrett “Felsted Belle” and Ruston “Success”

We hope to see lots of you at next year’s event, on 7th and 8th May 2016!

2016 DATES CONFIRMED

We’re delighted to announce that the Saffron Walden Crank Up will take place again on Saturday & Sunday, 7th & 8th May 2016.  We’re hoping next year’s event will be even better than this year’s, and even more fun!

 

If you’d like to take part, or would like further information, don’t hesitate to contact us via the “Contact Us” section of this website.

 

event

Great Chesterford Steam Up

GREAT CHESTERFORD STEAM UP
SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER 2014
This will be the 23rd annual event held in the streets, the local pubs and on the village greens of
Great Chesterford, Near Saffron Walden, Essex
12 noon till 5 pm
Steam Engines,
Models, Organs,
Fair on the Green,
Village Stalls,
Vintage Vehicles &
Tractors
Stationary Engines
Trailer rides with Bill & Ben
Fortune Telling
Children’s Entertainment
Sponsored by local businesses
In aid of local charities
Enquiries
Robert Pumfrey BEM
Tel: 01799 530246
robert.pumfrey@btconnect.com

THANK YOU!

The organisers and committee of the Saffron Walden Crank Up would like to thank everybody that took part in this year’s event, and helped to make it the resounding success that it undoubtedly was.

Our hosts, the helpers and stewards, traders, contractors, exhibitors, sponsors, visitors and anybody that had a part, however small, in supporting what turned out to be a wonderful weekend.  Our sincere thanks and appreciation to you all.

There will be further reports on this year’s event appearing here in due course, and of course keep checking back for details of future Crank Ups!

event

Show starts tomorrow!

Exhibits are quickly filling the site.  Tractors, stationary engines, vehicles and steam engines.  The craft and beer tents are up and the caterers are on site!  We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, gates open at 10 am 🙂