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Polly Rallies

POG Autumn Rally, Peterborough Society of Model Engineers - September 2009

Peterborough SME kindly agreed to host our Autumn Rally and AGM. The AGM was held first and was over quickly (12 minutes - we must to better next time!) and the rally commenced soon afterwards. The weather on the Saturday was glorious while the Sunday was a lot cooler. The track at Peterborough is very well laid and winds its way round a walled garden of fruit trees. This makes a delightful setting and the fish and chip supper on the lawn was a nice way to round off the Saturday. Sunday was quieter but those who were there enjoyed themselves hauling passengers and it was nice to see Stephen Jakeman's Polly VI on its second run since completion. Many thanks to Terry and Irene who looked after us so well and provided a wonderful ploughman's lunch. Thanks to Peterborough SME for making us so welcome. An engraved plate was given to them as a thank you for having us.

POG Autumn Rally, Peterborough SME - September 2009.

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POG Rally, Bracknell Railway Society - May 2009

The first rally of 2009 was kindly hosted by Bracknell Railway Society. It is an excellent track and those who did attend had a very good time. Thanks to Bracknell Railway Society for making everyone so welcome and keeping us fed and watered so well!

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Polly Owners Group Rally, Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers - July 2008

On July 5th and 6th the first rally of 2008 was held at NSMEE. Despite the dismal weather forecast the day was bright and sunny, in fact the only rain we had was during the BBQ and we were able to go inside! The Nottingham Society track is raised level for 5”g and covers a distance of about 2300 feet giving a nice run over gradients of 1 in 80. Over 20 Polly’s ran during the weekend and a good deal of discussion and exchanging of ideas took place. Thank you to NSMEE for hosting the event and making us so welcome.

Below is a gallery of the event which, judging by the smiles in the photos, everyone enjoyed!

Polly Owners Group Rally, NSMEE - July 2008.

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French Polly Rally, Vapeur à Barnac - June 2008

The weekend of 7th and 8th June 2008 saw the French Polly Rally take place hosted by the European Polly Agent Geerlig Voogd. The track is near Montcuq and is very interesting to drive having gradients of 1 in 50 and 1 in 24 and sharp curves. A BBQ was held on the Saturday night followed by night running.

Five British Polly’s made their way across the Channel to take part including Nick Moody’s locomotive which had its inaugural run.

Thank you to Geerlig and Judy for inviting us and feeding us so well on the Saturday night!

French Polly Rally, Vapeur à Barnac - June 2008.

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Polly Rally, Guilford - September 2007

Guildford Model Engineering Society hosted a Polly Rally in 2007. The event was blessed with good weather and a number of engines arrived to try this challenging track. A thoroughly good time was had by all and thanks go to Guildford MES for hosting the event.