A few days ago I was involved in a task I've undertaken for the past four years - photographing a model engineering and hobby show at Spalding, Lincolnshire, for some friends. One of the attractions that happens on each day of the weekend event is a miniature traction engine "road run". This involves a procession of twenty or so of these vehicles (all hand-built, usually by the owners) from the event centre car park , through the woodland and gardens adjoining the Springfields Shopping Centre, to a point near the shops themselves. For fifteen minutes or so they rest, let off steam and sound their whistles as they provide an unexpected attraction for the shoppers.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
