" Steam Power"

This afternoon I had a lovely time at a Vintage Rally on a nearby farm - there was a large collection of vintage cars with many clubs represented as well as motor bikes, tractors , bikes , lorries etc.

I am afraid I cannot resist steam engines and this one won its class and let off a lot of steam when the red rosette was pinned on! Here it is setting off for the parade ring - I love the complicated steering mechanism which can be seen on this photo - the man on the steering wheel really did have to work hard manoeuvring these heavy machines.