Burrell Steam Engine "Spitfire" &copy; Evelyn Simak

TG3406 : Burrell Steam Engine "Spitfire"

taken 3 years ago, near to Buckenham, Norfolk, Great Britain

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Burrell Steam Engine "Spitfire"

Works No 2626, Reg No TB 3717. Built in 1902, the engine > Link is driving a Goodwin stone crusher > Link during a demonstration at the Strumpshaw Autumn Steam Engine Rally. A 1960s Jones KL15 yard crane can be seen at right.

Strumpshaw Steam Museum Autumn Steam Engine Rally

This event was held in the grounds of Strumpshaw Hall which are also home to the Strumpshaw Steam Museum, first opened in 1964 and housing a large collection of steam engines started by Wesley Key, a farmer, agricultural engineer, pilot, entrepreneur and steam enthusiast, who in the early 1950s had started this collection. The museum houses 26 steam engines with the oldest dating from 1898. In 1970 the first steam rally was held at Strumpshaw.

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Grid Square: TG3406, 225 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Evelyn Simak (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Sunday, 3 September, 2017 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 4 September, 2017
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts People, Events
Subject Location: OSGB36: TG 3475 0673 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:36.4553N 1:27.9383E
Camera Location: OSGB36: TG 3476 0670
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)