Hadlow Down Steam Rally 04/06/17

[Sussex Groundie]

Interesting things I saw today, last pic is Auction of local hire company must be retiring.

[Stephen Blair]

Cracking pics

[Dave177]

Usually a great show, this year was the first time I havnt made it in a good few years.

There is always a great selection of engines there, and a few old bits of timber gear in the corners as well.

 

On another note it will be a shame to see george rose closing down, they have lots of smaller hire equipment. I guess its hard to compete against the likes of hss hire, jewson etc now

[Sussex Groundie]

Hi Dave, I try and go every couple of years. Lots changing, lot of the old rubbish gone, new barns. There building a Station! 40 Steam Engines this year, bikes,cars,tractors , tree trucks n heavy recovery.

 

Shame about George Rose closing I guess John Rose his son is retiring, went for an interview there 6 yrs ago..

 

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[spandit]

George Rose have lost a few of their workshop staff and can't find replacements so unable to service the hire equipment now. They'll be keeping the shop and expanding welding supplies as well as their gas business