Marston Steam Show (16th - 17th August, 2025)
This is one of a series of pages which I have uploaded to illustrate facets of steam rallies we have attended in the UK. Such events occur all over the country in the summer months, they are easily found by using your favourite search engine and may have anything between a handful of steam engines and hundreds (as at the Great Dorset Steam Fair which could probably be fairly described as having an excess of riches). Click here for the overall index for 2025.
Marston (Trussell), near Market Harborough hosts what is at the small end of the scale for rallies and being just over 100 miles from home, it's unlikely we shall ever visit. However, Hugh Sykes attended on the Saturday and reports on what was just the third time it has been held.:
"A tidy small rally with one arena and exhibits all around, Steam either side upon entry. Two working areas with Burrell 2426 (thresher) and Fowler 11699 (saw bench) in separate enclosed areas. Admission was £10.00, although some engines had numbers, I never found a programme."
Hugh didn't photograph 'everything', but what I have done is to fill the gaps with the most recent picture I have for each of the other engines present. As you will see, overall it was a typical East Midlands mix. It was unfortunate that it seems to have been an overcast day.
Steam Rollers
General Engines
Wagon
Showman's Engine
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Maker |
Number |
Registration |
Notes |
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Fowler | 20122/1933 | TJ 2626 |
(!) Hollowell Rally 2016 Picture |
Centre Engine
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Maker |
Number |
Notes |
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Weeting 2025 
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Tidman | ****/1918 | "City of Cardiff" |