Category Archives: AFS at Welland
The AFS at Welland Steam Rally 2012
So the dust has settled, and all the big toys are back to bed. We were a much smaller group than in previous years, although perhaps more focussed on the AFS, with no red or grey fire engines this year. … Continue reading
Welland Display, 21-23 Sept
With the new dates being in school holidays, and John having already gone back to sea, it will be a slightly smaller AFS display than usual. Or to be precise, more focussed on AFS, without any red or grey appliances. … Continue reading
Welland entries
This year, we are again restricted to a limited space, so I will be looking for a good diversity of entries. As ever, I do need a lot of manpower to put on a good display, so if you would … Continue reading
New video of Trailer Pump Demo at Welland
I have posted videos on youtube, mainly filmed by the Walker family of the 6-inch Pumping Demonstration and the Trailer Pump Demonstration.
Videos of the AFS display at Welland
I have posted a video on youtube, mainly filmed by James and Dan Walker here There is a lower-quality one uploaded by ‘truckphotos’ here
Welland 2011 report and photos
The Welland Steam Rally is a huge event. And for our demonstrations, as with all demonstrations, we need to practice. This is the second year we have been to Welland and so there is a core of experience, however there … Continue reading
Welland Final Instructions
To all involved in the AFS display, Mike Phelps says he is posting out the passes and wristbands in the next day or so. If you do not get what you are expecting, please let me know ASAP, as Mike … Continue reading
Welland pumping competition
At Welland this year, as well as the main lunchtime demonstration, we have the opportunity to run a pumping competition, with 5-minute arena slots morning and afternoon on each of the three days of the event. That means we can … Continue reading
AFS at Welland
There is a major Steam Rally at Welland, which is between Malvern and Upton-on-Severn. It happens on the last weekend of July, which this year falls on Fri-Sun 29-31 July. We go to the Rally on Wed 27th, and spend … Continue reading
AFS at Welland 2010
The Auxiliary Fire Service is back after 42 years OK, not as part of a nationwide Civil Defence movement to protect Britain in the event of a nuclear war, but as a display group at Welland Steam Rally near Malvern … Continue reading