Vintage Transport Weekend 2009

The Bluebell Railway Vintage Transport Weekend was held on 15 and 16 August 2009.

This is a very popular weekend, with a large number of visitors and a wide variety of attractions.

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Councillor Dr Michael Turner (Deputy Mayor of Lewes), Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath) and Councillor Lee Marmara (Mayor of East Grinstead) pose in Brush DS9145 after the judging (with thanks to the owner). Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
Councillor Lee Marmara (Mayor of East Grinstead), Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath) and Councillor Dr Michael Turner (Deputy Mayor of Lewes) pause during the judging of the traction engines. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
The winning item in the farm machinery category, a Lister, was a long vehicle, which was fortunate as it formed a background for a long line of judges. Bill Brophy (Chairman of the Bluebell Railway Trust), Val Wall (Bluebell Railway), Andrew Jarvis (Stagecoach Operations Director), Sarah Jarvis, Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath), Anne Turner (Deputy Mayoress of Lewes), Councillor Dr Michael Turner (Deputy Mayor of Lewes), Dave Phillips (Bluebell Railway), Councillor Lee Marmara (Mayor of East Grinstead), Emma Marmara (Mayoress of East Grinstead), Tim Baker (Bluebell Railway Commercial Director), and last (but not least) Steve Everest (Event Organiser). Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
The judges pause during their assessment of the motor cycles. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
Having looked at Stationary Engines, Traction Engines, and Motor Cycles, Steve Everest breaks the news that there are 200 vehicles and some farm machinery to judge..... Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
The judges took their task seriously, and discussed with this owner the extent of the work that had been carried out on his vehicle. There was subsequently a vote in each category. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
The Southdown Cup (Best overall exhibit) was awarded to a Post Office van (pictured later) owned by Mike Hallett. The award was presented by Andrew Jarvis (Stagecoach Operations Director) and his wife Sarah Jarvis. The award was collected on Mike's behalf by his wife. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
The Haywards Cup for best Traction and Steam Engine went to Gareth Jones for his Bishops Move vehicle (pictured later). The award was presented by Val Wall (Bluebell Railway) and Councillor Margaret Baker (Mayor of Haywards Heath). Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
Councillor Lee Marmara (Mayor of East Grinstead) and the Mayoress, Emma Marmara, present the Grinstead Cup to Nicholas Bentley for the best Classic and Vintage Car, an Aston Martin DB6. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
Anne Turner (Deputy Mayoress of Lewes) and Councillor Dr Michael Turner (Deputy Mayor of Lewes) present the Lewes Cup for best Tractor or Farm Machinery to Clive Furminger for his Lister (pictured earlier). Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
Bill Brophy (Chairman of the Bluebell Railway Trust), presents the Bluebell Cup for best Motorbike to Stephen Elston. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
Derek Carter received the London Area Cup for best Stationary Engine from Dave Philips (Bluebell Railway). Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
The eventual winner in the traction engine category (pictured before the result was known). Horsted Keynes 15.08.2009
The Rolls Royce Handlye Special, which is based on a Rolls Royce Phantom II chassis. It is powered by a massive Rolls Royce Merlin Aero engine, something in the order of 26 litres. It was started up several times and appeared to have sufficient power to haul a service train!! However management abandoned the idea on being informed that it did about 3mpg!!! Horsted Keynes 15.08.2009
Austin Healey 3000 Mk1 BN7 Works rally car, SMO 744. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
UXB9 Horstead Keynes 16.08.2009
Horstead Keynes 15.08.2009
Some of our guests attended in period costume. Horsted Keynes 15.08.2009
Some of our guests attended in period costume. Horsted Keynes 15.08.2009
The daily postal collection from Horsted Keynes? No, the winner of the Southdown Cup for Best Overall Exhibit. 16.08.2009
The judges particularly liked the display in the rear of the vehicle, which they felt reflected the overall effort that had been put into the appearance of the vehicle. Horsted Keynes 16.08.2009
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