Sussex Steam Engine Club
Established 1993
Welcome
The Sussex Steam Engine Club was founded in 1993 by a small group of enthusiasts who felt that while Sussex had a strong steam movement, it had no local club to consolidate their interests.
The Club hosts various events including Road Runs, a Steam Driving Experience, a Christmas meal/social evening and Winter meetings.
As a Club, our members support many local events including Wiston Steam Rally and Tinkers Park and the Steam Apprentice Club Driving Days.
The Club also gives support and guidance to members who run their own events.
Please look through our pages to find out more of who we are and what we do.
Membership
Membership costs just £10 per year. (+ £3.50 if a plastic membership card is required)
Benefits include:
- 4 issues of Steam News per year
- Club Meetings held on the second Friday of each month between October & April.
- Social Events and gatherings.For a number of years the Club has organised "Experience Days" which provide our members with the opportunity to get involved with an engine, learn the basics and have a go at driving or steering under supervision. (Some of our members return annually to extend their skills and experience.)
Latest News
The events section is being regularly updated.
Club Merchandise
Various items of merchandise are available to purchase directly from our suppliers.
Items include:-
- Sweatshirts
- Polo Shirts
- Hoodies
- Baseball Caps
- Fleeces
We are also currently looking in to other ideas.
News & Announcements
Upcoming Events
| Event | Date/time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tinkers Park Traction Engine Rally | 4th & 5th June 2022 | Tinkers Park |
| Spring Road Run | Sat 11th June 2022 | Congregate at The Pig & Butcher |
| Steam Experience Day | Sun 12th June 2022 | Tinkers Park |
| High Weald Steam Working Weekend |
18th & 19th June 2022 | Heaven Farm |
| The Sussex Steam Rally | 9th & 10th July 2022 | Parham House |
4th & 5th June 2022 Tinkers Park Traction Engine Rally
A popular local event raising money for Cancer Research
12th June 2022 Steam Experience Day
Your opportunity to operate a Traction Engine.
Please contact the club for further information.
18th & 19th June 2022 High Weald Steam Working Weekend
A new event for 2022 at Heaven Farm, A275 Danehill
High Weald Steam Working Weekend website
9th & 10th July 2022 The Sussex Steam Rally
This popular event is being held at Parham House.
Success stories
Club Achievement Award
Austin Hawkins was presented with the Club Achievement Award at the Xmas meal for his tireless work and efforts promoting the Steam movement with his Aveling & Porter roller "Lionheart"
The Award was presented by Club President Bob Langley.
Road Run Award
Richard Croft was presented with the Road Run Award by President Bob Langley chosen at the Autumn Road Run.
Hard Working Secretary
David Main was presented with a tankard as a token of gratitude for his hard work whilst he served as our Club Secretary. The tankard was presented by Club Chairman Graham Chaffer.
Steam Apprentices
Steam Apprentices are the young members of the NTET (National Traction Engine Trust). Steam Apprentice Days are held around the country and our members help with the event at Tinkers Park.
The Howard Stenning Achievement Award
Presented to the Volunteers of the Wiston Steam Rally in 2018 who have worked tirelessly to present the Wiston Steam Rally over the years.