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Steam and Country Show - 15th & 16th May
The nostalgia of steam and country life

Hot on last years successful Steam Fair, the nostalgia of steam returns to the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Essex. The event celebrates the 154th anniversary of the introduction of steam power to drive the powder incorporating mills in 1856. This event will bring together many Full Size and Scaled steam engines, crafts, country related activities, children’s activities, and trade stalls. Come and see a Redtail Falconry display and Bob Hogg's Sheepdogs. Make sure you also explore the whole site to see our regular exhibits.

Best in Show Winners for 2010

Full Size - Terry Petty with "Emma", a 1913 Marshall Traction Engine. Works No 61970. Built 1918. Spent it’s working life in Suffolk doing threshing work. She was found in a Hertfordshire scrap yard in 1961 and purchased for preservation. Purchased by present owner in 1984.

Miniature - Mike Coulson with "Simplicity", a 6" Burrell Scenic Showman’s Road Loco.

Fun Zone Children's Fun Fair

Toy Ride, Swing Boats, Coconut Shy, Hook-a-Duck, Striker, Candy Floss, and much more.

Fun Zone Children's Fun Fair

Fun Zone Children's Fun Fair

Children's Road Train

Children's Road Train

All aboard the road train for a thrilling ride around the events field. Tickets £1.50 per person.

Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display

Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display

An unforgettable experience!

- Two different 30 minute displays, each featuring different birds.

- Large medieval-style tent.

- Full static display.

Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display Website

Ray and Wendy Aliker present A show suitable for everyone, from toddlers to pensioners. A chance to see Birds of Prey at their most exciting, as children get the chance to fly the Barn Owl; both children and adults fly the Harris Hawks. Marvel at the speed of the Falcons! Be amazed at Archie and Elsie the Vultures. Plus the Kestrel, the Kite and the Snowy Owl. Find out what it's like to be a mouse, as we fly HIBOU The European Eagle Owl.

Bob Hogg Sheepdogs

Bob Hogg Sheepdogs

For many years Bob Hogg and his sheepdogs have travelled throughout the Country appearing at many major shows. This will be the first time that they will appear at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. During Bob's display he will explain how the dogs are trained, then with the help of some of our younger visitors he will demonstrate the herding of Ducks and his new addition Paxo the chicken! This will not be your basic sheepdog display, the entertainment value that Bob provides is something you will not want to miss. Bob Hoggs Sheepdogs Website

Pets Corner

Pets Corner

Bernese Carter Display

Bernese Carting Dog

Bernese Carting Dog

In their native Switzerland, Bernese were general purpose farm dogs, often used for herding the cattle between the farms and the high alpine pastures. One of the main things that they were used for however, was draught work, pulling their small carts laden with produce, between the farms and the dairies. Many owners of Bernese in the UK have endeavoured to keep these draughting skills alive in the breed, both in competition and by giving displays of carting.

Programme

Traders/Exhibitors

1. AGS Frames and Framing

Mounted Prints and Framed Prints of Vintage Vehicles

www.agsframesandframing.co.uk

AGS Frames and Framing

AGS Frames and Framing

2. Phoenix Trading

Greeting Cards, Gift Wrap, Stationery

www.phoenixtrading.com

3. Lucky Penny

Handmade silver bead jewellery plus costume & crystal jewellery. Fashion handbags & purses.

www.luckypennyhandbags.com

4. L. B. S.

Sale of tinplate & cast iron models & ornaments. Garden tools. Engineering consumables

5. Bennetts of Freckenham

Tools; Big £1 Table; Kitchen goods; Toys; Chamois; Car accessories.

6. Paul's Puppets

Puppets & Educational products for teaching the fun way.

7. Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research

(Registered Charity No. 216032 )

Children and adult games, pens, pencils, badges with Leukaemia Logo.

Website: www.llresearch.org.uk

8. John Pattrick

Abrasives; wire brushes; cable ties; gaffer tape; various blades; small tool access; various usefuls; ex-shop stock.

9. Elaine Card

Hair accessories, jewlery and toys.

10. Australian Bush Hat Company

Australian leather bush hats. Large veriety of styles and colours available.

11.The Ray Sears Collection of Waltham Abbey Photographs & Books

www.walthamabbeyarchive.com

The Ray Sears Collection of Waltham Abbey Photographs & Books

Steam Engines Include:

Full Size Engines

1904 Clayton & Shutleworth Traction Engine “Peggy”

Aveling & Porter Steam Roller 1924, “Queen Jubilee”

Foden D Type Steam Tractor 1929, “ Rosie”

1926 Foden 6ton Steam Wagon “Tiny”

1931 Aveling & Porter Steam Roller “African Queen”

Aveling & Porter 8 Ton Roller, “Silver Streak”

1941 Gardener HF13 98hp "open crank" single cylinder Diesel Engine

1918 Marshall Traction Engine, “Emma”

1921 Burrell Steam tractor 4hp Wks. No.33991, "Patricia"

9" Mann Steam Lorry 2 Cylinder Undertype Lorry, "Sausage Lorry"

1921 Burrell 3 Speed single cylinder argricultural traction engine. No 3882, "Lurcher"

1929 Ruston Hornsby Steam Roller, "Moonlist Magic"

Scale Engines

1/2 size Dennis Type 'N' Model Fire Engine
4" Burrell 6 NHP agricultural traction engine, Warrior Queen
3" Burrell Traction Engine
1/2 size Steam engine, Iris Rose
6" Allchin Traction Engine, Merlin
4" Ruston Proctor Road Loco, Imp
4" Freelance Traction Engine, Percy
4" McLaren Road Locomotive, Brutus
4½" Foden "K" type Steam Lorry, "JK"
3" Burrell Traction Engine
5" Foden Type C Ballast Tractor
"4"" Burrell Traction Engine, Britania
2"" Burrell Traction Engine, Ranworth
4" Burrell 6hp Agricultural Traction Engine, Nemo
1/2 scale version of last engine made by Allchins of Northampton, Merlin
4" Ruston & Proctor SD Tractor, Dotty
3" McLaren Steam Road Loco
4" William Foster Agricultural Traction Engine, Patrica Lynn
4.5" Royal Chester 7 nhp single cylinder traction engine, Clara
4" Burrell Single Crank Compound Traction Engine
Two 6’’ Wallis & Stevens & 4" Ruston, Pattyanna
4" Burrell Agricultural Engine, Little Beastie
4" Burrell 3 Speed Road Loco, Jaycee
Clayton and Shuttleworth steam traction engine and wagon
4" Foster Agricultural Traction Engine, Princess
4 1/2" Wallis & Stevens Simplicity Road Roller, Barbarra
2" Fowler Ploughing Engine type Z7S
4" Foster Traction Engine Crane
4" Fowler Showmans Engine, Lady Irene
Foster Built in 2002 by an engineering firm in Derby
3" Fowler N7, Patricia
4" Burrell Tracxtion Engine, Atlas
2" Fowler Ploughing Engine, Princess Mary
4" Burrell Traction Engine, Rufus 2
4" Clayton Shuttleworth Agricultural Traction Engine, Valliant
6" Foden Type C Wagon, Arthwin
4" Foster Traction Engine
3" Burrell 6hp Agricultural Traction Engine, Albert
4" Foster Traction Engine Road Loco, Alma
6" Burrell Scenic Showman’s Road Loco, Simplicity
Scaled Advance Roller
4" Tasker Little Giant Traction Engine, Tasker
2" Burrell, Old Ben
2" Durham & 4"North Yorkshire Agricultural Engine, Durham
3" Marshall Round Top Road Loco Traction Engine, Pride of the Road
3 1/4" Aveling & Porter Steam Traction Engine, St. George
4 1/2" Burrel, Spea
4" Foster Traction Engine, Lesley

Stationary Engines

Display of working Wilesco engines including a fairground and workshop.

1941 Gardener HF13 98hp "open crank" single cylinder Diesel Engine
1912 Root Vandervoort stationary engine
1951 Listerd Engine this is a running alternator & milk cooler
1926 Ruston Hornsby 5hp 6 ft Stationary Engine
1912 Petter Lamp Start 7 ½ hp 8ft Stationary Engine
1925 Ruston Hornsby 9hp IP 7 ft Sationary Engine
1925 Ruston Hornsby 4hp AP 4 ft Sationary Engine
1948 Wolseley WD2 Stationary Engine & AHJ Goodwin water pump

Other Exhibits

Replica Stanley Steam Car

56 Key Dutch Street Organ, Little Gem

WARGM Model Railway - Scale model located in WARGM Building L168

Model railway OO gauge

Model Railway 7¼" Ground level railway with loop and 5" raised system