Dorset Steam Rally in 2014 with the well known Big Wheel in the background. At quieter times of the day the engine drivers take people for rides around the "playpen"
[quote]It is great that enthusiasts keep these old steam engines fit and running, for people to admire. They must be using smokeless fuel?
Ian[/quote]
No Ian, just good coal.
I think most of the owners/drivers keep them running to have fun, not to be admired; the admiration is for the showman's engines!
Ju
Quote:It is great that enthusiasts keep these old steam engines fit and running, for people to admire. They must be using smokeless fuel?
Ian
No Ian, just good coal.
I think most of the owners/drivers keep them running to have fun, not to be admired; the admiration is for the showman's engines!
[quote]That does look like fun Ju. Lovely image. Such tall chimneys on these vehicles. Debs[/quote]
If the chimneys were shorter then all the smoke, soot and sparks would blow back in the face of the driver.
Ju
Quote:That does look like fun Ju. Lovely image. Such tall chimneys on these vehicles. Debs
If the chimneys were shorter then all the smoke, soot and sparks would blow back in the face of the driver.
Ju