Euston Park Rural Pastimes  June 8th 2003

The Steam Section of the event attracted entries of ten full-size and ten scale model engines.
Mervyn Button of Ipswich was there with his 1923 Aveling & Porter C-type Roller, No.10718, which, when he bought it, was named Co-Jack but he now wishes it to be known as No.9. This was its Fleet No. when working for the Bedfordshre CC, who had it from new. Trevor Wrench had recently rolled and fitted 1" thick tyres to its rear wheels and Mervyn had re-fitted the scrapers and water-lifter. The re-spraying is nearly finished and Mervyn is, quite rightly, proud of his engine.
Trevor Wrench’s 1919 Clayton & Shuttleworth Agricultural Engine Rambler,
No. 48215, was also on show and Alan Hines was there with his completely restored 1914 Ruston, Proctor Traction Engine Jack, No. 49804. 
Jonathan Wheeler’s 1920 Ruston & Hornsby Traction Engine Oliver, No.113043,  was coupled to his rack-saw bench which was being operated by him and his son, Sam.
Rodney Timson had brought along his 1908 Fowler A4 The Countess, No.11421, recently re-tubed and re-lagged.
The "Father & Son", Old Nick and Little Ol' Nick, the 1908 Marshall Agricultural Engine, No. 49725, and its 6" scale model, belonging to Ernie and Rachel Eagle, made a fine pair of engines.
Although only a one-day event; over the past eleven years a total of over £150,000 has been raised for the St.Nicholas’ Hospice and local Churches - a magnificent achievement.