Saffron Walden Crank Up show returns to Carver Barracks

The Saffron Walden Crank Up is returning to Carver Barracks <i>(Image: Michael Pumfrey)</i>
The Saffron Walden Crank Up is returning to Carver Barracks (Image: Michael Pumfrey)
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PREPARATIONS are under way for this year's Saffron Walden Crank Up steam and vintage vehicle show.

This year's show will be the fifth to be held at Carver Barracks, the former RAF Debden.

Vehicles featured include 'Midget', a unique small steam roller built by Aveling and Porter in Kent which worked for Taylor Brothers of Wimbish and was used in the construction and expansion of RAF Debden.

Alongside vintage cars, tractors and other vehicles, visitors can enjoy traditional fairground attractions  - including a steam-driven galloper carousel.

The carousel, dating back to 1893, will feature a freshly rebuilt Gavioli G4 Organ.

A range of trade stalls, food vendors and a licensed bar will be available, and visitors are welcome to bring their own food to eat in the picnic area.

The show, organised by the East Anglian Traction Engine Society since 2015, was originally founded by local vintage vehicle enthusiast Paul Engelmann at his Shire Hill home in the 1970s.

The society is dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of steam engines and last year marked its 70th anniversary.

Gates open at 10am each day, and admission costs £10 for adults or free for accompanied children under 16.

Tickets are available at swcrankup.co.uk.

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