Moving with Burrell 2894:
A fascinating photographic record of a journey made on 26th September 1951 by Sally Beach's Galloper loads from High Wycombe to the yard at Regina Road, Southall, a distance of 20 miles which took some three hours to complete. The loads were towed by Burrell 2894, ten photographs depict the engine and four loads on its journey.
Armstrong Saurer:
Photographic study of some of these pre war heavy oil engine tractors which found favour on the fairgrounds in the 1930's as relacements for the Steam Showman's engines.
Archive Advertisement:
Cover and advertisement by John Fowler of Leeds, better known as manufacturere of steam engines, for the Fowler-Sanders Diesel  lighting set, fitted with Mather and Platt dynamo, aimed specifically at showmen. Including brief specification.
Electric Discs and Ballerinas:
The Craske family are dedicated to travelling an assortment of fairground games from the 1920's not normally seen on the modern fairground. Some details of the games and their manufacturers are accompanied by photographs.
Plus:
Items of news, other photographs, advertisements and the Society sales list.


Price £1.50


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