This is a photo from the Alan Ralphs Collection (now in my custody)of members of the FCSF some of who were founder members of FOPS.
Can anyone identify those not named especially the young boys?

Regards
George.

More photos from the Alan Ralphs collection this one shows a group of enthusiasts gathered around Tom Alberts Engine "His Lordship"
at Bolton Market Square 1953

What a task for George Palmley to get this monster, (which was on solid tyres) from Barry Island in Wales up to the North East without a mishap,and then restore it to playing condition.
I think there is a good story in there somewhere

That picture of the Whites Mammoth Gavioli is very interesting! David.

Hi David.

Here is a picture taken during the restoration process of Whites Gavioli in the 1950s:


I would not like to have to figure that lot out!

The good old days. Dancing in the Park


I must thank Dave Stubbs for copyng and enhancing these pics, some of them were on negatives taken by Alan Ralphs Father.

Hi George.

Thank for the 'plug'!

I noticed on that picture with the dancers that there is a public address speaker in front of the organ. Having heard the Marenghi at the Widnes Rally recently, I don't think the PA would have been for the organ!

Probably for the M C to announce

"Please take your partners for the next dance "

It was all nice and polite way back then.

First time out for Whites Organ at Chester-le-Street by the Show Organ Society.

Its nice to a see an old photo 98 key Chippa/Marenghi "Wonderland", I saw Wonderland a couple times last year at different local steam rallies.
Ben

...Yes, and look at those ride prices (3d = 1.25 pence and 6d = 2.5 pence)

Here is an old photo of the Wonderland Figures.