Driver Training
by Michael Pumfrey
In conjunction with the Museum of East Anglian
Life’s "Steam at Stowmarket"
event,
the Society held its third Driver Training Weekend on the 13th & 14th
August 2005. Twenty-eight students took part, receiving both instruction
on engines and lectures on subjects such as boiler inspection etc.
Among a range of all types of engine
provided for students were the Museum’s own Burrell Traction Engine Empress
of Britain, Richard Parrott’s Burrell Spitfire, Alan Hines’
Ruston Jack, the Philp Family’s Fowler Sir Douglas and Keith
Honour’s Burrell
Margaret. Chris Brighty roaded his Aveling Roller
Emerald
Rose all the way from Gt Bradley near Haverhill to attend.
On Saturday night there was a 50th
Anniversary Party for the Society, held
in the Museum’s 13th Century Tithe Barn.
A bar, live entertainment and a
hot meal were provided, and a good time was had
by all…