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The Steam Plough Club - keeping ploughing engines, tackle and the old skills alive The Steam Plough Club has over 400 members world wide interested in steam ploughing with its engines and implements, personalities and rich history. Founded in 1966 by the late Harold Bonnett the club is about keeping the tackle operating; not just the machinery but passing on the old skills too. Members of our Club would be pleased to have your help and assistance so that together we can give the steam plough engine its proper place in the history of British agricultural engineering. AGM 2008 Report Mole Draining at Astwood Bank - Dramatic pictures (Members Only) |
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2006
saw the
Great Challenge celebrating the clubs 40th
Anniversary. This took place on 9-10 September 2006 at Rempstone,
Leicestershire. Thirteen sets competed for a silver
trophy awarded to Robert Fowler in 1888. The next Challenge is expected next year (2009). |
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The Club organises regular Hands On Weekends to give members an opportunity to learn from the experts, to drive an engine and steer the plough. The latest took place 18 & 19th August 2007 near Sevenoaks in Kent Click here for pictures. The 2008 Hands On will take place 6th & 7th September at Rempstone, near Loughborough. There is one place available. The engine line up is still being arranged but will include a 14 hp single cylinder engine. Currently there is one place available, cost £100, contact the the Secretary Contact The Secretary for further information
safety The Steam Plough Club has now introduced new guidelines on safety at public events. This information will be particularly relevant to rally organisers and those planning cable cultivation demonstrations. Click here for details. |
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Site updated 23rd June 2008 |
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© Steam Plough Club 2004