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ROLLERS RULE AT SMALLWOOD

The Smallwood Vintage Rally usually takes place at the end of May, but due to Covid uncertainty was postponed and actually took place at the beginning of September. It didn’t seem to matter though, with a high turnout of entrants entertaining large crowds over the weekend, writes David Reed.

As ever, steam was the main draw, and didn’t disappoint. There were getting on for 30 full-sized engines in attendance, which were supplemented by a good selection of miniatures. With the parade around the ring being one

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