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General Category => Vintage and Truck Rallies => Topic started by: strobe_911 on June 25, 2011, 10:33:02 AM

Title: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on June 25, 2011, 10:33:02 AM
Rempstone Steam Gala, July 9th / 10th. I'll have the Dennis SS and the Dennis Rapier on the field topping up the steamers and providing fire cover. Usually lots of trucks on show and of course the smell of steam and smoke ... I'll try and bottle some, anyone want any? http://www.rempstonesteam.org/ (http://www.rempstonesteam.org/)
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: tctopcat on June 29, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
Rempstone Steam Gala, July 9th / 10th. I'll have the Dennis SS and the Dennis Rapier on the field topping up the steamers and providing fire cover. Usually lots of trucks on show and of course the smell of steam and smoke ... I'll try and bottle some, anyone want any? http://www.rempstonesteam.org/ (http://www.rempstonesteam.org/)

Didn't realise you had real fire appliances aswell mate! the chap I buy my tools off has a pair aswell both AEC, one turntable and one pump not sure of many other details appart from that onr came back from Stlucia I think. and a lad I worked with had a TACR2 (not jelous much!) :thumbsupup:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on June 29, 2011, 11:27:15 AM
Rempstone Steam Gala, July 9th / 10th. I'll have the Dennis SS and the Dennis Rapier on the field topping up the steamers and providing fire cover. Usually lots of trucks on show and of course the smell of steam and smoke ... I'll try and bottle some, anyone want any? http://www.rempstonesteam.org/ (http://www.rempstonesteam.org/)

Didn't realise you had real fire appliances as well mate! the chap I buy my tools off has a pair as well both AEC, one turntable and one pump not sure of many other details appart from that one came back from Stlucia I think. and a lad I worked with had a TACR2 (not jealous much!) :thumbsupup:

They're not mine Tony but I do get to play with them from time to time. Here's the Dennis SS ex Essex Rescue Pump ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/Fire/DSC_3708.jpg)

... and 'Belle' the Bedford ... spent 20 odd years in a museum after working at Avon Tyres as a factory pump for many years ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/Fire/belle.jpg)

Apart from fuelling the steamers, I'm always on the lookout for unusual or interesting pictures. I love this ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/levers.jpg)
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: tctopcat on June 29, 2011, 11:38:11 AM
Love the Bedford, looks mint I always thought the Rapier looked to boxy and boring lol
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on June 29, 2011, 11:43:50 AM
Love the Bedford, looks mint I always thought the Rapier looked to boxy and boring lol

Dennis Rapier ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/Fire/DSC_3702.jpg)

... superb tool, I've actually driven that in anger and a couple of her sisters. These are now in preservation, I remember them coming into the fleet, starting to feel really old.

 :cry:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: tctopcat on June 29, 2011, 11:45:23 AM


(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/levers.jpg)

I feel a caption comp coming on lol "So thats a pint of Guinness, a pint of Tetley's & a pint of London Pride, £9.75 please"
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: tctopcat on June 29, 2011, 11:47:31 AM
Love the Bedford, looks mint I always thought the Rapier looked to boxy and boring lol

Dennis Rapier ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/Fire/DSC_3702.jpg)

... superb tool, I've actually driven that in anger and a couple of her sisters. These are now in preservation, I remember them coming into the fleet, starting to feel really old.

 :cry:

Meant ss mate small doh moment from me lol
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on June 29, 2011, 05:09:01 PM


(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/levers.jpg)

I feel a caption comp coming on lol "So thats a pint of Guinness, a pint of Tetley's & a pint of London Pride, £9.75 please"

you put your right hand in, your left hand out
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 08, 2011, 02:02:32 PM
Caravan sorted, provisions loaded (beer cooling in the fridge), just the ironing of a few essentials to do then I'm ready to roll. Not taking the laptop, having an Internet free weekend. The truck is greased and oiled, washed and polished ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/Fire/flippin_weather.jpg)

... I'm suitably equipped and all ready to play. Be nice whilst I'm away and i'll be back Sunday evening.

 :wink: :kiss:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on July 08, 2011, 03:30:54 PM
don't forget the pics then  :cheesy:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 08, 2011, 03:52:02 PM
don't forget the pics then  :cheesy:

Do I ever? ...  :wink:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: voyager on July 08, 2011, 05:12:44 PM
just the ironing of a few essentials to do
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/Fire/flippin_weather.jpg)


 :wink: :kiss:


missed the bit between helmet and collar........ :grin:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on July 08, 2011, 06:05:36 PM
would he not be wet behind the ears then  :shocked: :grin:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: kiwicol on July 09, 2011, 02:36:08 AM
Wish we had shows like that over here :cry: I guess there is not enough interest or the population is so spread out. I am going to have to save my pennies and head up that way one year and spend the entire summer visiting Steam, trucking and aircraft shows :thumbsupup:
Any one want to be my guide and camera assistant?  :grin:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on July 09, 2011, 09:36:40 AM
i could be tempted  :cheesy:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 10, 2011, 06:02:50 PM

missed the bit between helmet and collar........ :grin:

Never take the michael out of a bloke with a full tank of water ...  :rolleyes:

I took loads of pics in between filling steamers, It'll take me a little while to sift through them but I'll post them here just as soon as I get the chance.
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 11, 2011, 11:03:24 AM
The Scammell Mechanical Horse ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Scammell%20Mechanical%20Horse/DSC_5773.jpg)

... http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Scammell%20Mechanical%20Horse/ (http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Scammell%20Mechanical%20Horse/)
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on July 11, 2011, 05:58:59 PM
some good pics of the coupling Nick  :thumbsupup:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: voyager on July 11, 2011, 08:00:22 PM
some good pics of the coupling Nick  :thumbsupup:

does that mean the highrise Bedford is getting the correct coupler! :grin:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on July 11, 2011, 08:59:19 PM
no i am afraid not but may be in the future  :wink:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 11, 2011, 09:12:41 PM
no i am afraid not but may be in the future  :wink:

Wimp! ...  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 12, 2011, 01:09:40 PM
More from Rempstone 2011 ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Tractors%20and%20stuff/DSC_5700.jpg)

... http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Tractors%20and%20stuff/ (http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Tractors%20and%20stuff/)
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 12, 2011, 01:23:58 PM
The final batch from Rempstone 2011 ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Trucks/DSC_5747.jpg)

... http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Trucks/# (http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Trucks/#)!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on July 12, 2011, 06:29:02 PM
now this is something i would like to build

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Tractors%20and%20stuff/DSC_5700.jpg)

as for the Leyland. that is what you call a cab forward  :shocked:
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 12, 2011, 06:33:27 PM
There are still a few about Steve.
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: modeller on July 12, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
whats the detail like on them ?
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: strobe_911 on July 12, 2011, 07:47:11 PM
whats the detail like on them ?

Not bad at all but there's alway's room for improvement. The one I have will be altered to take a strengthened roof and fire protection. Expect to pay about £20 and upwards, but it depends on what you're prepared to pay. Just type AMT Caterpillar D8 into your search engine.
Title: Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Post by: Just Beginning on July 12, 2011, 09:24:09 PM
More from Rempstone 2011 ...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Tractors%20and%20stuff/DSC_5700.jpg)

... http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Tractors%20and%20stuff/ (http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/nick1950/IPMS%20Forum/Rempstone%202011%20-%20Tractors%20and%20stuff/)

Excellent, thanks for posting them Nick. The Cat dozer...great reference for a future project :thumbsupup:

Joe.