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Dates for 2024 to be confirmed.
The marvels of steam will take centre stage as Poole Quay plays host to a bygone era of magnificent miniature steam engines.
Celebrate the sights, sounds and smells of the age of steam when mini traction engines come to Poole Quay.
Poole's Mini Steam on the Quay will see some of the most beautiful and detailed mini steam and traction engines, some which have featured on the Discovery Channel, on display and running from 10am - 5pm.
The event is organised by Richard Harvey and local enthusiasts in conjunction with Poole Tourism. It features a display of beautiful miniature steam traction engines – with many providing free rides along the Quay – and showcases a diverse mix of unique engines, all lovingly built and maintained by their owners. This year’s event also welcomes exhibitors from all the surrounding counties.
The event also heralds the return of Alice, the popular full-size 1909 Stanley Model R Steam car as featured on BBC’s The One Show. Hand-built over four years, using traditional parts and materials, by Steve Baldock CTO of Steam Traction World Daventry, Alice is one of only two made-to-measure vehicles created in this way through hours of painstaking labour and ingenuity.
Featuring unique mini steam engines, there will be everything to keep steam enthusiasts young and old happy. Organised by local enthusiast Richard Harvey, the event will include the chance to ride on the special engines.
Richard Harvey, said: “Many of the exhibits are unique feats of engineering, recreated from original Victorian drawings or old photographs, representing hours of hard work. It’s fantastic to see the raw elements of coal, water and fire create the unique smell of steam that brings a piece of mechanical engineering to life. We love showing off our handiwork and really look forward to sharing it with people.”
It's a great, fun day out for the whole family.
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Free Event
Hennings Wharf
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1HJ
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