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Rempstone Steam Gala
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/

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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
Quote from: 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/

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:


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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 11:27:15 AM
Quote from: tctopcat on June 29, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
Quote from: 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/

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 ...



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



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

« Last Edit: June 29, 2011, 11:36:45 AM by strobe_911 »

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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 11:38:11 AM
Love the Bedford, looks mint I always thought the Rapier looked to boxy and boring lol


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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #4 on: June 29, 2011, 11:43:50 AM
Quote from: 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

Dennis Rapier ...



... 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.

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« Last Edit: June 29, 2011, 11:46:03 AM by strobe_911 »

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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #5 on: June 29, 2011, 11:45:23 AM
Quote from: strobe_911 on June 29, 2011, 11:27:15 AM




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"


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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #6 on: June 29, 2011, 11:47:31 AM
Quote from: strobe_911 on June 29, 2011, 11:43:50 AM
Quote from: 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

Dennis Rapier ...



... 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.

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Meant ss mate small doh moment from me lol


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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #7 on: June 29, 2011, 05:09:01 PM
Quote from: tctopcat on June 29, 2011, 11:45:23 AM
Quote from: strobe_911 on June 29, 2011, 11:27:15 AM




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


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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #8 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 ...



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

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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #9 on: July 08, 2011, 03:30:54 PM
don't forget the pics then  :cheesy:


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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #10 on: July 08, 2011, 03:52:02 PM
Quote from: modeller on July 08, 2011, 03:30:54 PM
don't forget the pics then  :cheesy:

Do I ever? ...  :wink:

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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #11 on: July 08, 2011, 05:12:44 PM
Quote from: strobe_911 on July 08, 2011, 02:02:32 PM
just the ironing of a few essentials to do



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

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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #12 on: July 08, 2011, 06:05:36 PM
would he not be wet behind the ears then  :shocked: :grin:


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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #13 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:

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Re: Rempstone Steam Gala
Reply #14 on: July 09, 2011, 09:36:40 AM
i could be tempted  :cheesy:


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