I went to all of them from No. 3 up to about a decade ago. Since then I have only been twice. For me, it has got too big to be enjoyable. I reckon that one needs several days to see everything properly. I do know that there were some superb exhibits, as I passed many on the roads beforehand and yesterday, Did anyone get any photos of the models there? Alan ----- Original Message ----- From: <john.burridge@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:08 AM Subject: [modeleng] Great Dorset Steam Fair Hi to all, Did any of you go to Dorset Steam Fair? It was my first time, There is so many things to see, not only the steam side but many old ans current crafts, old cars,old motor bike,cycles,Thatching,Cider making,lace making,and just about any craft you come to mention. The Steam engines are very impressive,I would think over 250 engines and showmans engines with various attachments to do tasks such as sawing logs, stone crushing which they use for road laying. There are four arrenas displaying all that is at the fair all the time. A massive boot sale with about 150 stall of old and usefull part for those requiring rebuilds, then there is many new stall selling about anything you may want. worth a visit for all. yours for now. John Burridge MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.18/88 - Release Date: 01/09/2005 MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.