Part of the line-up of steam engines at the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the East Anglian Traction Engine Society, held at Saling in 2005.
This year the Society celebrates its 60th Anniversary, and we at the Crank Up are delighted to be a part of marking this special occasion.
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Our steam secretary has been in touch to confirm the following steam engines have entered for the Crank Up.
GEORGE is an Aveling and Porter steam roller that worked for Essex County Council, possibly based at Newport, very near to the Crank Up Site. Steam rollers are the most easily recognised form of steam engine for many people, and also worked commercially the latest, in some cases up into the seventies. George is now owned by Mr. D. Chidgey.
This is a Wallis and Steevens steam tractor. These were used for light haulage and timber work. This one belongs to Mr. P. Whipps.
LADY HELEN is an Aveling Barford steam roller, owned by Mr. W. Childs.
ADVENTURER is a Garrett steam tractor, which was new to the Ministry of Munitions during the First World War. It is owned by Mr. M. Dyson.
With thanks to Clive Flack for the last two photos.
While we are pleased to announce the steam engines as they enter for the event, please be aware that they are very old, and it is possible that last-minute problems may delay or prevent their participation.
Steam and vintage enthusiasts in the Saffron Walden and Cambridge area might be interested in the following:
Robert Pumfrey is organising the 32nd Annual Whittlesford film and video show, to be held on Saturday, 21st February 2015 at Whittlesford Memorial Hall, Whittlesford near Cambridge. CB22 4NE.
Steam films dating from the 1960s to the present day, many unseen elsewhere, will be shown. There will also be refreshments available, and a raffle.
All are welcome at this free event, which starts at 7.00 pm.
For further details contact Robert Pumfrey BEM on robert.pumfrey@btconnect.com.
The organisers of the Saffron Walden Crank Up are pleased to announce the first steam engine to be entered for the event is the Ruston Proctor Traction Engine “Success”, owned by the Pumfrey family from Little Chesterford. This engine has been owned by the family since new, and worked commercially all around the local area. She was also a regular at the Shire Hill Crank Up for many years.
The organisers of the Saffron Walden Crank Up would be delighted to hear from anybody that would like to help in making this year’s new event a success.
Owners of trade stands are particularly welcome.
Maybe you feel you could support the event with sponsorship, to help cover the costs of the event while gaining valuable publicity for your business.
Contact us via this website – http://swcrankup.co.uk/contact-us/
We look forward to hearing from you!
This year the Saffron Walden Crank Up will be an NTET Authorised Event. The National Traction Engine Trust is the national body looking after the steam preservation movement. Organisers of traction engine rallies and similar events can, if they wish, apply for authorisation. By doing so they agree to comply with a Code of Practice produced by the NTET which is practical and a sensible way of maintaining administrative and organisational standards, thus ensuring that participants and visitors to events have a safe and enjoyable time.
For further information on the National Traction Engine Trust, take a look at their website, www.ntet.co.uk
If the sound of a row of stationary engines is music to your ears, you will enjoy the Crank Up! Our regular engine exhibitors are coming along to put on their display on 9th & 10th May. Although often overlooked, these small engines were once the backbone of agriculture and industry, being used for many tasks in farms, factories and other places before the electric motor took over.
This excellent video of last year’s Audley End Gala was made by Richard Hobbs. we hope many of the exhibits seen will join us at The Crank Up in May!