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Swift Fox

STL 2011: A Fox's View *photo heavy*

I'm not going to write a very long report as i have quite a few photos to post up here.

I think STL 2011 was a great success like the one before it and we were also very lucky with the weather (even if it was a bit windy), most of you will know it was my birthday and i'd like to thank everyone for all the birthday wishes and i hope you all enjoyed the cake.

There were too many highlights to list but it was great to see both the pumping station engines working which was a bonus to the day, i'd like to thank a few members: firstly to Odilon for lending me his workshop for my Perseus plant to drive and to Dan for supplying me with the spring drivebelt to run it with, i'd also like to say a big thank you to Pete who came to my rescue with the loan of a table and for the gift of the syringe and diecast car, i also have to thank Sandy for his superb guitar work and also for the cheese.

I also think James and the volunteers of the pumping station deserve a mention for all the hard work they put in organising the event.

Photos to follow
Swift Fox



The Venue:


My table:


More to follow
Swift Fox

Member's tables

Me:


Dan (Freespawn)


Dave (Dave85)


David Curtis


James


John (oldmetaller) & Pete


Odilon (Mooseman) & Paul (Dauntless)


Ricky (Ricky Steam)


Roly Williams


Sandy & Mary


David (Stilldrillin)


Steve (Steve_S)


Sorry if i missed anyone out.
Swift Fox

Engine highlights

Mitch's Accucraft Loco


Moose's Stuart Beam Plant


Moose's lineup of Bowman launches


Roly's Stanley Charabanc


David's Elbow engine


Paul's Goliath TE


Paul's Jensen 5 with early 'horseshoe' cast base


Paul's Jensen 25 cast base


Steve's Jensen 75


Pete's Luton Bowman as restored by Moose


Dan's Mercer


Roly's Peake 3


My Cotswold Heritage Perseus Plant


Paul's scratch built engine
Les

Great pictures, wish I was there, and thanks for naming tables. That is an impressive array of Mamods on David Curtis's table.  
johnreid

Thanks for posting, I cant get enough
colin

All i want to know is who did you get to paint the date on the chimney
Swift Fox

colin wrote:
All i want to know is who did you get to paint the date on the chimney


I photoshopped that image Colin.

Maybe James could get them to do it for real next year.  
MrMamod

Well superb photo's and David and Dan certainly didn't disappoint with their tables as they have some very fine engines between them and well the other tables it is just steam   - YOU ALL put on a fantastic display and well done guys n Girls.
Les

colin wrote:
All i want to know is who did you get to paint the date on the chimney


I hadn't noticed that.  
Graham-Jilly

great show guys wished we was there after looking at the pictures
colin

Swift Fox wrote:
colin wrote:
All i want to know is who did you get to paint the date on the chimney


I photoshopped that image Colin.

Maybe James could get them to do it for real next year.  


I thought you had Pete the Steam do it after he's had one over the eight
Stitch1615

Excellent photos and displays.
What a great event.
My hat is off to all of you.
kusuchi

Swift Fox wrote:
colin wrote:
All i want to know is who did you get to paint the date on the chimney


I photoshopped that image Colin.

Maybe James could get them to do it for real next year.  


You mean that wasn't real!     I was so impressed!  

Great report, Philip.

Really wanted to be there again this year.  Wonderful to be able to participate vicariously through posts such as this!  
Dean W

Thanks for all the pics, Philip.  It's great to know who belongs to each table, too.
Stoker

I figured the pumping station chimney was done by the "Spirit of Fred Dibnah"! Would be more than appropriate if it were!!!

BTW: those photos and that reportage were most excellent, thank you.
Swift Fox

Glad you like the photos guy's, shame you couldn't attend Richard as i missed you, John, Graham & Jilly although many of you were mentioned in conversation so you were there in spirit.

I've got a few more photos to add and i'm only going to do a very short video as Sandy took some great footage, i think the forum DVD is going to be great this year.
colin

Great pics Phillip and good to meet you again  
Swift Fox

Miscellaneous photos

View from my table


Lots of interest


David enjoying a sarnie


Moose & Paul


Diesel engine


View from inside the station


Steam engine
SKIPRAT

great pictures shame i could not make it this year i was otherwise occupied. I shall just have to catch up on STL 11 by reading the reports.

Cheers Paul
Pete the steam

Quote:
colin wrote:
Swift Fox wrote:
colin wrote:
All i want to know is who did you get to paint the date on the chimney


I photoshopped that image Colin.

Maybe James could get them to do it for real next year.  


I thought you had Pete the Steam do it after he's had one over the eight


I couldn't climb the stairs last night never mind that chimney  
Freespawn

thanks for the great photo's i realy enjoyed myself and it was great to meet you again
Swift Fox

I've stitched together a quick video of the event:

Steve_S

Great stuff Phillip. What wonderful noises that big engine makes!
steamtrack

Thanks Phillip for great report pics and vid excellent stuff
benchmark

Splendid photos , thanks for sharing the event with us.
Les

Thanks for the very enjoyable video, do you have any more?
Dauntless

Philip,

great pics and video! thanks very much for sharing and great to have a chat again!

and sorry about embarassing you over your birthday...

Paul.
Swift Fox

Dauntless wrote:

and sorry about embarassing you over your birthday...


That ok Paul, i was taken by surprise when Sandy pulled out the guitar but it was very touching and i'd like to thank everyone again for all the birthday wishes.
Dauntless

Swift Fox wrote:
Dauntless wrote:

and sorry about embarassing you over your birthday...


That ok Paul, i was taken by surprise when Sandy pulled out the guitar but it was very touching and i'd like to thank everyone again for all the birthday wishes.



Thats the power of Facebook, as soon as my phone came on Saturday morning bleep, Its Phillips Birthday today....
Wallace

Excellent pics, thanks for sharing  
Sandman

Brilliant report all round Philip.

It was a pleasure to meet you again.
magpie38

very very nice, thanks for sharing
Mr.Mamod_396

lots of excellent engines this year!
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