1970s Steam
The images below came as part of a slide selection from
the Ron Newbold collection - they reflect Ron's interest and support of
the 1970s rally scene.
By the 1970s the preservation movement was well established,
having commenced in the 1950s following the decline of steam powered rides,
engines, and the demise of the fairground organ. Rally locations began
to establish themselves as yearly events, and preservationists began to
emerge with a tender love for the huge showman's engines. This passion
co-existed with the movement for preserving vintage equipment from other
areas, especially industry and agriculture. But what is apparent is that
even preservation does not stand still - projects fall into inactivity
and disrepair, while machines and engines are exported to foreign markets.
Fowler engine Repulse, Astle Park, 1972
Burrell engine Bailie, Crich, 1971
McLaren engine Goliath, 1971.
White Waltham Steam Fair, 1964.
Ex-Pat Collins Wonderland Organ, 1971.
Screeton Brothers' Gallopers.
Burrell engine Princess Marina, Stafford, 1971.
Burrell engines Lady Pride of England and Saint Brannock, 1973.
Maisemore 1972 - Harry Wigfield presenting the ex-Gray Ark.
Burrell engine Earl Kitchener alongside Edwards Ark, Warwick, 1971.
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