Picture above shows Will & Vron Aplin's 1959 Austin 101 Pick Up during a previous Christmas Steam & Vehicle Meet in Dorchester.
The 19th Annual Christmas Steam & Vehicle Meet
SUNDAY DECEMBER 22nd , 2024
Top 0' Town car park, Dorchester
This annual meet has become very popular and we look
forward to welcoming you to this years event. As like last year
there will be a charge of £3 per vehicle to cover the council
charges for the car park use. Please pay as you arrive to a
marshall and we will get you parked as soon as possible.
Arrive early as you can and leave when you like, the on site
cafe will be open to serve Breakfasts, hot drinks and lunches.
The 12th SUN INN Steam & Vehicle Meet - Sat 17th Dec 2016.
The Annual Sun Inn Steam & Vehicle Meet was held at The Sun Inn at Lower Burton near Dorchester, the day started with the extra excitement of the Fire service racing to the pub as the pubs chimney was on fire !!
From as early as 9.00 vehicles / machinery was starting to arrive from all directions, sadly it was a misty morning however it was dry. Many regulars came plus a number of new vehicles to our friendly end of season event.
We had 4 small steam engines, 1 large steam engine ( steamed in from Wool area via Dorchester ), 6 Tractors our most ever, 6 stationary Engines, 4 Commercials, lots of cars, 1 Military vehicle ( came from Poole ) a first time visitor to us.
One of the star cars was a 1902 Renault 4hp that came from Stinsford and created a lot of interest, as did the 1925 Bullnose Morris car / tractor that came from Portland. This vehicle was made into a tractor at the factory and has attended a number of rallies during this year.
We were expecting a second large Steam engine, but due to illness the owner was unable to steam it to us this year, so we look forward to seeing this one next year !
Everyone enjoyed the food and drink that the pub had and it was a great social gathering to end this year, we look forward to welcoming you all to the 13th SUN INN STEAM & VEHICLE MEET on SATURDAY 16th DECEMBER 2017.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED AND ATTENDED THIS YEARS MEET, OUR 12TH, IT WAS ANOTHER ENJOYABLE AND SUCCESFUL DAY A GREAT WAY TO END 2016.
THE 13TH SUN INN STEAM & VEHICLE MEET WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2017 STARTING AT 10AM.
Nick
Pictures by Nick Aplin ( Organiser Sun Inn Meet )
From as early as 9.00 vehicles / machinery was starting to arrive from all directions, sadly it was a misty morning however it was dry. Many regulars came plus a number of new vehicles to our friendly end of season event.
We had 4 small steam engines, 1 large steam engine ( steamed in from Wool area via Dorchester ), 6 Tractors our most ever, 6 stationary Engines, 4 Commercials, lots of cars, 1 Military vehicle ( came from Poole ) a first time visitor to us.
One of the star cars was a 1902 Renault 4hp that came from Stinsford and created a lot of interest, as did the 1925 Bullnose Morris car / tractor that came from Portland. This vehicle was made into a tractor at the factory and has attended a number of rallies during this year.
We were expecting a second large Steam engine, but due to illness the owner was unable to steam it to us this year, so we look forward to seeing this one next year !
Everyone enjoyed the food and drink that the pub had and it was a great social gathering to end this year, we look forward to welcoming you all to the 13th SUN INN STEAM & VEHICLE MEET on SATURDAY 16th DECEMBER 2017.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED AND ATTENDED THIS YEARS MEET, OUR 12TH, IT WAS ANOTHER ENJOYABLE AND SUCCESFUL DAY A GREAT WAY TO END 2016.
THE 13TH SUN INN STEAM & VEHICLE MEET WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2017 STARTING AT 10AM.
Nick
Pictures by Nick Aplin ( Organiser Sun Inn Meet )
1. Burrell Miniature ' Tom Thumb ' coming down the Grove on way to the Sun Inn
2. Nigel steam engine at the Sun Inn
3. David Wareham turns up with his Fordson Major tractor
4. Richard Tate's 1928 Morris Cowley arrives at the pub
5. Steve Westaway and granddaughter ride out the model Land Rover from Dorchester
6. Fire Engine arrives to put the pubs fire out
2. Nigel steam engine at the Sun Inn
3. David Wareham turns up with his Fordson Major tractor
4. Richard Tate's 1928 Morris Cowley arrives at the pub
5. Steve Westaway and granddaughter ride out the model Land Rover from Dorchester
6. Fire Engine arrives to put the pubs fire out
7 Trad Casey Steam engine ' Stella ' have a ride about
8 Simon Hobbs arrives on his Fordson tractor
9 John Orford 1902 Renault 4hp car arriving
10 Tractor and a three wheeled vehicle
11 owned by David Bridle from Somerset
12 another view of the machine
8 Simon Hobbs arrives on his Fordson tractor
9 John Orford 1902 Renault 4hp car arriving
10 Tractor and a three wheeled vehicle
11 owned by David Bridle from Somerset
12 another view of the machine
13. General view of steam engines
14. 1928 Morris Cowley
15. Fordson Major tractor
16. Standard Vanguard next to the Morris
17. some of the vehicles lined up at the pub
18. more vehicles
19. Standard Vanguard from Poole area
14. 1928 Morris Cowley
15. Fordson Major tractor
16. Standard Vanguard next to the Morris
17. some of the vehicles lined up at the pub
18. more vehicles
19. Standard Vanguard from Poole area
20. Will Aplin's 1959 Austin 101 Pick Up ' EV '
21. Another view of the Austin 101
22. rear view of the 1902 Renault 4hp car
23. Andy Collier's MG TD
24. Military vehicle came from Poole to join us
25. ' Bess ' arriving at The Sun Inn
21. Another view of the Austin 101
22. rear view of the 1902 Renault 4hp car
23. Andy Collier's MG TD
24. Military vehicle came from Poole to join us
25. ' Bess ' arriving at The Sun Inn
26. Bess steam engine pulls into the car park
27. Don Rowley 1927 Alvis car
28. 1902 Renault 4hp a surprise visitor this year
29. John Orford on his Renault car
30. Another picture of John and his 1902 car
27. Don Rowley 1927 Alvis car
28. 1902 Renault 4hp a surprise visitor this year
29. John Orford on his Renault car
30. Another picture of John and his 1902 car
31. Master Casey have a run about
32. Bess and the living van all parked up
33. general view
34. another generalpicture
35. Bess on show
36. 1925 Bullnose car / tractor another rare one !
32. Bess and the living van all parked up
33. general view
34. another generalpicture
35. Bess on show
36. 1925 Bullnose car / tractor another rare one !
37. The bullnose Morris car / tractor creates interest !
38. another view of the morris
39. some of the tractors this year
40. Tigger in the back ground Scammel lorry
38. another view of the morris
39. some of the tractors this year
40. Tigger in the back ground Scammel lorry
41. Stationary engines at the meet
42. rear view of the morris car / tractor
43. Another MG TD owned by Tim Lane
44. Morris from Gillingham
45.1902 car getting looked at
42. rear view of the morris car / tractor
43. Another MG TD owned by Tim Lane
44. Morris from Gillingham
45.1902 car getting looked at
46. Len Watts steaming ' Miss Jodie Brown '
47. Fordson tractor
48. this car was from Bridport
49. tractors heading for homeward journey
50. 1902 Renault heads for home
47. Fordson tractor
48. this car was from Bridport
49. tractors heading for homeward journey
50. 1902 Renault heads for home
51. The Renault leaving the Sun pub
52. David Wareham heads home
53. Fordson Major leaves the car park
54. Fordson tractor heads home after the meet
55. Leyland homeward bound
52. David Wareham heads home
53. Fordson Major leaves the car park
54. Fordson tractor heads home after the meet
55. Leyland homeward bound
56. The Ferguson needed a tow !
57. general view
58. general picture
59. general picture
60. Military vehicle on its way back to Poole
57. general view
58. general picture
59. general picture
60. Military vehicle on its way back to Poole
More pictures from various people including Andy Collier, Rob Nichols, Trad Casey, Richard Lucas, Martin Adams, Dave Gee, Nick Aplin Ann Welch, Robin Marshman, Paul Fisher of the Sun Inn and Tracey Walder
Some more more pictures, capturing the journey of the large Steam engine ' Bess ' by Chris Forbes and some of his pictures at the pub.
Cuttings from the Dorchester View paper.
February issue of the VINTAGE SPIRIT magazine.
2016 Meet Pre Show Update.
2016 SUN INN MEET Saturday 17th December from 10.00am.
Update - 19 Dec 2016
I am pleased to confirm the 2017 date for our 13th SUN INN STEAM & VEHICLE MEET is SATURDAY 16th DECEMBER 2017 starting at 10.00am at The Sun Inn Lower Burton, Dorchester.
Update - 4 Dec 2016
Unfortunately the Traction Engine ' Gladstone ' won't be joining us this year, but we very much hope it will return in 2017.
NEW THIS YEAR - We are hoping to welcome a Scammel Highwayman to this years meet !
Numbers are at high levels, please arrive as early as you can to ensure parking, thank you.
Update - 24 Nov 2016
' Bess ' Steam Engine will be steaming to THE SUN INN on December 17th, and it will arrive approx. 10.30 - 11.00am via Dorchester.
' 1911 Marshall Traction Engine ' will be steaming to THE SUN INN and will be travelling through the Piddle Valley and up on to the top Sherborne Road, before arriving at the pub. depending on weather it may be arriving early morning probably before 10.00am.
' Gladstone ' Traction Engine, this engine will hopefully be steaming to the Sun Inn on the morning ofDecember 17th, more details to follow.
' Simplicity ' Showman's Miniature Steam Engine will be steaming from London Road in Dorchester out to the SUN INN, times are to be confirmed closer to the day.
Update - 15 Nov 2016
Latest Steam Engine hoping to attend this year for the first time is a 1911 Marshall Traction Engine, ( picture below ), weather permitting it will be steaming to the Sun Inn early on Saturday 17th December.
More details to follow closer to this years event.
Update - 26 Sept 2016
This years Sun Inn Steam & Vehicle Meet is starting to create interest and so far we have a great selection of cars, Steam Engines etc. coming to this years meet.
Update - 19 Dec 2016
I am pleased to confirm the 2017 date for our 13th SUN INN STEAM & VEHICLE MEET is SATURDAY 16th DECEMBER 2017 starting at 10.00am at The Sun Inn Lower Burton, Dorchester.
Update - 4 Dec 2016
Unfortunately the Traction Engine ' Gladstone ' won't be joining us this year, but we very much hope it will return in 2017.
NEW THIS YEAR - We are hoping to welcome a Scammel Highwayman to this years meet !
Numbers are at high levels, please arrive as early as you can to ensure parking, thank you.
Update - 24 Nov 2016
' Bess ' Steam Engine will be steaming to THE SUN INN on December 17th, and it will arrive approx. 10.30 - 11.00am via Dorchester.
' 1911 Marshall Traction Engine ' will be steaming to THE SUN INN and will be travelling through the Piddle Valley and up on to the top Sherborne Road, before arriving at the pub. depending on weather it may be arriving early morning probably before 10.00am.
' Gladstone ' Traction Engine, this engine will hopefully be steaming to the Sun Inn on the morning ofDecember 17th, more details to follow.
' Simplicity ' Showman's Miniature Steam Engine will be steaming from London Road in Dorchester out to the SUN INN, times are to be confirmed closer to the day.
Update - 15 Nov 2016
Latest Steam Engine hoping to attend this year for the first time is a 1911 Marshall Traction Engine, ( picture below ), weather permitting it will be steaming to the Sun Inn early on Saturday 17th December.
More details to follow closer to this years event.
Update - 26 Sept 2016
This years Sun Inn Steam & Vehicle Meet is starting to create interest and so far we have a great selection of cars, Steam Engines etc. coming to this years meet.
This engine ' Bess ' will hopefully be steaming to this years Sun Inn Meet on Saturday 17th December, we will update later to its route and times.
1911 Marshall Traction Engine hopefully joining us this year.
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Karl Burden's Showmans engine ' Simplicity ' will be steaming to this years Sun Inn Meet from Dorchester, times and route to follow.
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