Leek Show - Winning exhibit

The winning exhibit or prize leeks at the Beamish Museum leek show. A grand old north eastern tradition!

Sony NEX 6 probably Zuiko 28mm f2.8

A&C Ilson Crushers at Work, Beamish Museum

I went along to the Beamish Steam Weekend and even encountered a bit of sunshine on the Saturday!

Along with the replica Rocket and Planet locos, umpteen traction engines and vintage motor vehicles, there was the display by A&C Ilson Crushers road repair gang. Great fun, an unexpected treat!

NEX 6 Probably Pentax 28 and 35mm lenses

Beamish Museum Steam Gala

The weather was variable, not very warm but with a bit of sunshine some of the time!

Traction engines and a steam lorry in the station yard

A vintage fire engine from the US of A

Speed blur on a tricyle

Plenty of steam on a dull day!

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Canon 5D 24-105L

Beamish Museum in the Autumn

The replica London General Omnibus Co. bus passes a tree glowing with Autumn colour

The steam powered carousel

The driver of the reproduction steam locomotive "Locomotion", talks to visitors

Canon 5D