What is it about Steam? Steam trains (or engines – the carriages are the ‘train’ I’m told), tractors, steam rollers….anything powered by coal fires and water seems to make grown men go weak at the knees. Maybe its because its such a visible sort of power and requires such manly activity (stoking fires greasing joints) to make it all happen.
Well if this is your thing there is no shortage of opportunities to get up close to steam powered vehicles. This weekend for instance there is the Vintage Vehicle Rally at Southwick in Wiltshire. If you can’t make, this one consult the Annual Guide to UK Steam Fairs.
