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New Steaming Editor Wanted

STEAMING EDITOR WANTED

Our present editor, Brian Gooding, has reluctantly decided to resign the post of Editor. His personal workload is increasing and he has made the decision to remove some of his other roles.

The next copy of ‘Steaming’, which is due for publication soon after 31st March 2023, will be his last.

This is an interesting job, right at the heart of the NTET, with ‘Steaming’ being our major means of communicating with members.

The post carries an honorarium.  Previous experience as an editor of a ‘Club’ magazine or with hi-resolution publishing software is desirable.

In the first instance, please contact David Smith who can provide a job specification and further details.

E-mail support@ntet.co.uk or call 07770 792959

WildFire Trials

On Sunday February 5th, Tom Attwood trialled a new iteration of Wildfire. CPL have produced this with a % of biomass and improved manufacturing techniques to increase the compaction. The biomass is there to help with the fuel reactivity when lighting and the improved compaction helps make for an ovoid that resists breaking up.
 
These changes are directly as a result of the feedback from the trials conducted last year by the NTET and HRA.
 
The trial was conducted on Tom’s Foden 5 ton wagon over a 10.2 mile trip on an undulating route, single man driving.
 
 
The results were extremely positive in terms of the fuel behaviour and ease of steam characteristics being fully controllable on the damper. The fire recovered easily from a lunch stop by simply opening the damper and adding more fuel and produced no clinker whatsoever. Ash in the smokebox and pan were minimal. Efficiency of use was between that of steam coal and house coal but improvements in firing techniques and learning the fuel would surely see that improve.
 
This was the very first trial in any heritage steam application and we are delighted to say that others are trialling it, including a Sentinel S4.

Rally Organisers Section

It is with regret that Charlie Cribbes has announced that he is unable to continue as Section Head of the Rally Organisers Section.  We wish Charlie well for the future and thank him sincerely for his time and support during his tenure of office.

We are very pleased to announce that John Wye, a professional Operations, Training and Compliance Manager, who also works as Safety Officer with a number of events in the South and West Country, has agreed to step into the role of Head of Rally Organisers Section with immediate effect.

When John was working previously with Charlie, he produced training material for Rally Monitors and is now creating training course material for Event Organisers.  He says that he is very much looking forward to heading up the Rally Organisers Team.

Another announcement from the Rally Organisers Section is that Alan Holmes stepped into the role of Rally Authorisation Officer, taking over from Stuart Gaines who resigned in October. 

Alan has a wide experience of Events management and coupled with his organisational skills has quickly settled into the role.  He may be contacted via email at rally.auth@ntet.co.uk

Funeral arrangements for David Hargrave

Here are the funeral details regarding the late David Hargrave:
The funeral service will be held at the Church of St Mary, Church Road, Milston, Salisbury, SP4 8HX on Wednesday 15th February at 1pm followed by interment at Milston Cemetery.
All friends are welcome.
Flowers welcome or alternatively donations to Alzheimer’s Society (Charity No. 296645) c/o Gerald W Burden, 37 Church Street, Amesbury, SP4 7EU.

David Hargrave

Sadly we have been advised of the death of David Hargrave. He had a short illness, suffering with cancer.

He will be known to many enginemen and rally organisers as a very talented photographer who was to be seen at many rallies around the south and south west of the country.

Funeral arrangements will be posted in due course.

Breakdown Recovery Scheme – Rates Increase

The NTET Breakdown Recovery Scheme is operated by PRP Rescue who have advised us that on January 1st 2023 the preferential rates which our members pay to join the service will increase. 

This is the first increase since the scheme was started nearly 20 years ago and at a mere £20 increase, it is quite modest; the scheme still represents fantastic value for money!

All currently active scheme members have been made aware of the increases.

The tables below show the new rate for each of the categories of membership.

Road Going Engines

Scheme

Items

Recovery Distance

Cost

Std

1 Engine + No towed Item

Unlimited UK mileage

£155

Std + 1

1 Engine + 1 Towed Item

Unlimited UK mileage

£180

Std + 2

1 Engine + 2 Towed Items

Unlimited UK mileage

£205

Std + 3

1 Engine + 3 Towed Items

Unlimited UK mileage

£230

Transporters (Rigid = Flatbed or Van, or Articulated = Tractor and Coupled Trailer)

Scheme

Items

Recovery Distance

Cost

Silver

1 Unit + No Towed Item

Up-to 25 miles UK

£185

Silver + 1

1 Unit + 1 Towed Item

Up to 25 miles UK

£215

Gold

1 Unit + No Towed Item

Unlimited UK mileage

£295

Gold + 1

1 Unit + 1 Towed Item

Unlimited UK mileage

£320

Note: Rates for other combinations may apply on application.

Details about the Scheme can be found on the NTET Website at https://ntet.co.uk/breakdown-recovery/ or by contacting the scheme administrator David Smith via support@ntet.co.uk 

Rest in Peace, Charlie…

It is with a heavy heart we hear the news Charlie Daniel has sadly passed away. Charlie was our Vice President for a number of years and NTET member and supporter for 43 years.
 

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