Battlefield Line - Miniature Traction Engine Weekend - April 27th/28th 2013

Hi guys

"Join us for a brand new event at Market Bosworth Station on the Battlefield Line: Miniature Traction Engine Weekend. The event, named 'Engines of Bosworth', will utilise the old Market Bosworth Goods Shed and Yard, which is directly adjacent to the full size Shackerstone - Shenton preserved steam railway. Why not let the train take the strain and travel to the event on a steam hauled passenger train? Highlights include:

* At least 15 miniature traction engines in steam
* Steam trains on the Battlefield Line
* 5 inch Gauge Miniature Railway
* Toy Steam & Model Engineering in the Goods Shed
* Centrepiece full size Aveling Roller 8T "Louise"
* Engine Parade 2pm each day

This brand new event needs all the support it can get so please come along and experience the 'golden age' when steam ruled the rails, the roads and the fields.

More details as the event draws nearer, such as train times, loco roster and further attractions at Market Bosworth. Please support us for the very first Miniature Traction Engine weekend on the Battlefield Line".

www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk

 

Just another note to say guys please join us for this brand new event in April 2013. The show is gradually growing and we hope to have at least 20 miniature traction engines in action both days, joined by the centrepiece engine "Louise"; an Aveling Porter 8-ton Roller built in 1925, with her traditional Living Van of course. Come along, meet the owners and discuss the histories of these fascinating and very large model engines, most of which were built from scratch by their drivers! Outside the historic Market Bosworth Goods Shed you can meet "The Griffin", a 3" Burrell Showmans Engine who will be generating electricity through her scale dynamo for her traditional musical organ, which will be playing proudly alongside her, just as the full size counterparts did back in the day! Why not take a ride on the 5" gauge miniature railway? (Small extra fee payable).

Inside the Goods Shed, a safe haven for all weathers, you can see the smallest of the Traction Engine models: the Toy Steamers. These collectors items are much sort after and there will be plenty of them to admire, both in steam and on display. Also expect selected model engineering displays and a model railway, in keeping with steam rally style exhibits. Oh, and don't forget the full size Battlefield Line preserved railway right next door! You will be able to take a trip between Shackerstone and Shenton stations; a distance of around 5 miles. Please note there will be limited parking this weekend at Market Bosworth Station due to the various steam exhibits so why not make a day of it and travel to the event from either Shackerstone or Shenton via heritage train?

We will release further details nearer to the event but we would love your support for what promises to be an exciting, steam-filled weekend at Market Bosworth. More information can be found at www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk . Thanks for reading guys! Watch this space!

 

Hi guys!

As part of Miniature Traction Engine Weekend 2013 we are happy to welcome Rhydypenderyn: a 16mm scale Model Railway Layout, based on the Welsh Narrow Gauge...all the way from Cardiff! Visitors will be able to view the 25' x 15' layout in the historic Market Bosworth Goods Shed, with stock hauled by both battery operated and live steam engines. (The hope on the Sunday is to have a guest operator with coal-fired 16mm live steam - tbc). We are very thankful to the owners of Rhydypenderyn for offering to join us for the weekend!


ALSO IN THE GOODS SHED...

* Nuneaton Model Engineering Society
* Tomy Interactive Railway/Battlefield Line Stand
* Various Toy Steam Stands


More updates as they happen. Thank you for reading and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!

Slowly but surely the list for our miniature traction engine weekend is still growing. We are not only welcoming miniature traction engines of 2" up to 6" scales but also Toy Steamers such as Mamods and Wilescos, not to mention smaller diecast examples where available AND of course the full size Aveling Roller "Louise" with her traditional Living Van. Anyone who would like to attend with any related exhibit is still welcome to contact the organiser - Sam - at minitraction@battlefield-line- railway.co.uk

If you are thinking of building a miniature traction engine but want to get up close and personal with a few to make your mind up...then THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU! There will be engines of 2" - 6" and the scales in between from makers such as Burrell, Foster, Ruston Proctor, Marshall and Garratt, as well as a single 4.5" Foden lorry. Aveling and Porter are represented in 12" scale and, across the board, the engines range through Agricultural types to Road Engines, Heavy Haulage and Showmans. We hope you will come along and see the different engines in steam at Market Bosworth Station.

Fancy something along a railway line? The Battlefield Line will be operating at least five trains each way from Market Bosworth each day. Why not join the train at Shackerstone and travel through the Leicestershire countryside on a heritage train to meet the event at Market Bosworth? From there, you can continue along the old A & NJR metals to the terminus of the railway at Shenton Station, adjacent to the site of the famous 1485 Battle of Bosworth fields. Why not take a stroll around the country park, take in some history or have a cuppa' at the Visitor Centre - returning on a later train. If you want a smaller train ride...why not try out the portable GEC 5" gauge miniature railway on the yard at Market Bosworth Station? - A delight for the young or old - small extra charge payable.

In the all weather Goods Shed at Market Bosworth you can see the quaint 16mm Railway known as Rhydypenderyn, offering live steam and battery operated trains on this Welsh narrow gauge based model railway layout. As well as the model railway we will be welcoming a Model Engineering display from Nuneaton Model Engineering Society as well as hopefully a 2nd similar display (tbc), and at least three stands which have Toy Steam engines, such as Mamod & Wilesco, at their heart.

Fancy a Cuppa'? There will be refreshments available in the Goods Shed this weekend, from a stall supported by the Battlefield Line.

Ladies and gentleman, please don't forget that this is a brand new, embryo rally and we need all of the support we can get to get it off the ground in April. We are still willing to take more exhibits onto our books, for those wishing to attend with any traction engine related exhibit - you will be welcomed with open arms.

One of the engines in attendance this weekend will be "The Griffin", a 3" Burrell with the ability to generate electricity to power her Pell Organ, which will also be joining us for the weekend! Why not come and see them in action at Market Bosworth?...Thanks for reading guys!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT MARKET BOSWORTH ON APRIL 27TH/28TH - LESS THAN 4 MONTHS TO GO!​

 

Another update guys!

* We will also be welcoming a couple of Stationary/Barn Engines to this event (courtesy of the local barn engine club)...ticking over amongst the miniature traction engines. Barn engines are arguably a steam rally tradition and we are very pleased to be welcoming a few examples to this event for our visitors interest.

* The entry prices for the event are £4 Adult and £2 Child at the Market Bosworth Station Gate (cash only) - does not include train ride. The entry prices for MB Station are refundable against the price of a train ticket. This system makes use of the main, standard gauge steam train much more worthwhile and cost effective so why not try it out this weekend?!

* There will be limited parking at Market Bosworth Station this weekend so as to allow for all of our exhibits to have adequate room.

* 2pm Engine Parade - We hope to get all of the engines into a line each day at 2pm, to coincide with the arrival of the 1:45pm steam departure from Shackerstone. This will be a great opportunity to see all of the engines together at once and to view the different scales and designs of these beautiful engines.

I say again guys, Please PLEASE Support This Brand New Event As We Hope It Will Be A Great Success!

 

battlefield-line-railway.co.uk

Please join us for Miniature Traction Engine Weekend 2013! April 27th/28th - Market Bosworth Station, The Battlefield Line.

Attractions:
* At least 20 Miniature Traction Engines in steam
* Organ powered by 3" Showmans Engine
* Full size centrepiece Aveling Roller "Louise"
* Stand Displays
* Petrol Stationary Engines
* 5" Gauge Miniature Ride-On Railway (Small Extra Charge Payable)
* Model Engineering, Model Railway and Toy Steam In The Goods Shed

Please support this brand new event!