PICTURES: Steam museum’s annual fair proves a model event

Representatives from the Force 135 Living History Group at the fair. From left: Barry Gale, Simon Dodkins, Eddie du Feu, Thomas Vernon, Karl Laugeard and William Le Marquand Pictures: COLLETTE BISSON

THERE was plenty to interest all the family at the annual Pallot Steam, Motor and General Museum fair, with everything from displays of classic and vintage cars and tractors to the sale of Island wonders made on site.

Some of the tractors on display throughout the day

The event also provided attendees with the perfect opportunity to look around the fascinating museum although, this year, train rides were not available, as its steam mechanism is currently undergoing maintenance.

Members of the Jersey Model Tug Association demonstrate a remote-control craft

Members of the Jersey Land Rover Owners’ Club also tested the manoeuvrability of their 4x4s down ditches and over banks, while the Jersey Model Tug Association presented both marine and land-based model vehicles.

Delicious delicacies were on sale throughout the day. Pictured helping to make them are Selena and Natalie Smith

Thanks to the autumn sunshine over the weekend, the museum was also the venue for the Jersey Classic Vehicle Club’s annual barbecue. 

Pam and Frank Laurens brought their sleek 1953 MG TF to the fair

Representatives from the Island’s Force 135 Living History Group, a community organisation that aims to continue the legacy of the Force 135 forces who freed the Channel Islands from German Occupation in 1945, were also in attendance to shine a light on their work.

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