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Working Engines - Ploughing Engines
The largest of all Steam Engines were used, as the name suggests, for ploughing. They were worked as a pair or set.
These engines weighed around 22 tons each and could plough up to 30 acres a day.
25. Fowler Ploughing Engine ‘Giant Tiger’
Built 1917. Works No.14728. Reg.DO1918
Owner: HR Philpot & Sons, Barleylands
26. Fowler Ploughing Engine ‘Giant Panther’
Built: 1917. Works No. 114729
Reg. DO1919
Owner: HR Philpot & Sons, Barleylands
Water Cart
Was used for carrying water to the engines. The one on display
today was towed by two horses.
Owner: H.R.Philpot & Son, Barleylands
A tribute to Dave Dale
who passed away recently
For many of you reading this at the show today Dave Dale may not be a name you recognise so let us tell you a little
about him... Dave was involved in the show from the very beginning. Running the Steam Engine section with great
enthusiasm and pride there was never a job too big.
In its prime as a steam rally the show was bursting at its seams with over 80 steam engines onsite. Making sure they all
parked up in the right place was job in itself. Dave would arrive early the weekend before the show, perfectly position the
wooden stakes and soon despair as the engines began to arrive and use the wood for their fires! All part of the fun!
Dave joined us on the show committee 30 years ago, attending every meeting with enthusiasm and ideas. He certainly
had a twinkle in his eye and a wry smile! He
knew many people in the steam world and
could tell many a story about anything to do
with steam. Dave could always be relied on
to supply a low loader for the heavy haulage
section which we were most grateful for.
Along with steam he had another great
passion for flying and aerobatics!
After many years on the show committee
2012 became the year for Dave to retire. He
still played a role in the show bringing along
his engine and then later becoming a visitor.
Our sympathies go out to the family.
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