The Vintage Earl Collection

03/08/2026

This evening, I have started work on our 1949 Allis Chalmbers B. For the time being, the plan is to just get her running and out on to the rally field as quick as possible - she’s very low down on the full restoration list.

Tonight, the plus were removed and engine turned over to check for a spark….. a ruddy big beautiful spark :) so that’s good news. Next step, clean the fuel system.

01/08/2026

Day one of Operation Market Harborough, the UKs finest display of wartime and post wartime military vehicles! This will be the first time we have attended, and first impressions…. Wow! Just wow!

Here we have my old mate, Josh Benthams beautiful GMC military truck, and of course, Uncle Mather couldn’t resist bringing his bright red tractor - perfectly camouflaged amongst the military green….. 😂😂😂

I can already tell this is going to be a fantastic weekend!

27/07/2026

Welland 2026…. Your 60th birthday this year, I really hope I am there for your 90th

Such an incredible weekend, I’ve never experienced a show like it. So much to see and do! I’ll be coughing up soot for weeks.

Thank you to the organisers, volunteers, and exhibitors for showing exactly how a show should be run. Welland Steam rally has well and truly concreted itself on to the Vintage Earl Collection rally calendar.

23/07/2026

Trip number one to Welland Steam Rally…. Let’s gooooo

21/07/2026

21/07/2026

Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza

21/07/2026

The Welland play pen! I was mesmerised by this on my last visit three years ago. I can’t wait to see it once again, and to show my Dad. Incredible scenes.

20/07/2026

Marston Steam & Vintage Show

Signs are starting to go up! Not long to go now… 🤩

20/07/2026

Marston Steam & Vintage Show

Another bumper year for us at Marston Steam & Vintage Show all happening on 22nd & 23rd August 2026 | LE16 9TU

We have a record amount of exhibitors booked in already with the addition of new attractions such as the Craft Tent, Ye Olde Forge Tea Rooms, Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club will have a pop up lake with model boats and 'have a go' sessions. Party Workshop will be providing free circus skills kindly sponsored by CJ Sweepers Leices Ltd.

Remember! Children under 16 go free with accompanied guardian.

We have fixed the gate price again for this years show!
Advanced tickets are on sale now until Sunday 16th August 2026
£8.00 per adult
£2.00 per programme

Fancy Joining us for the weekend?
£85.00 includes all weekend and evening access Friday 21st 12 Noon - Monday 24th 12 Noon.

Further exhibit announcements to follow...
Hope to see you there!

https://www.marstonsteamshow.co.uk

Thank you to our supporters and sponsors below
CPL Heritage Fuels Blasons Garage, Brixworth Daventry Non Ferrous DCV Engineering Ltd Edward Mills/GWM Farms Harborough Tool Hire OneBroker Barton Petroleum Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show Albany Shed Co.

20/07/2026

Welland Steam Rally