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Quo Vadis

 

Burrell Scenic Showman’s Road Locomotive No. 3938, Reg XL 9086   8Nhp Compound.  This is a Showman's Road Locomotive that was built in 1922 by Burrells in Thetford Norfolk. 

 

Engine History


Showman William Wilson of Peckham, London purchased No. 3938 new in 1922 and drove the Circular Steam Switchback drive until the mid 1930s.  It was then sold to amusement contractors Walls of Petersfield, Hampshire until being retired in 1955


By 1965 Quo Vadis was in a very sorry state and so Edward C. Hine of Shafesbury, Dorset purchased the engine for restoration. 


In the 1980/1990's Quo Vadis was owned by Mr Barry Herbert of Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire. She was often in steam, trundling around the countryside and at shows in the area.  She was very often parked outside her shed at Howden in steam for the local folk of Howden to enjoy.


1998 saw the purchase of Quo Vadis by Robert Cole and Family from Shaftsbury Dorset and it is now an icon of the steam scene appearing at rallies all around the UK & making several visits abroad.

 

Following another long trip back to New Zealand Quo Vadis returned to the UK in 2017.  The engine is now undergoing a major refubishment and it is hoped she will make an appearance at GDSF for the 50th Anniversary show.

Quo Vadis

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E-mail address:  dcrh.co.uk@gmail.com

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  • Eleanor firmstone (Thursday, January 23 20 09:20 am GMT)

    Hi, do you have any information on the steam roller ru7342. We now own the roller and wondered what year this was taken.
    Thanks Eleanor

  • Sarah Mitchell (Wednesday, September 11 19 10:31 pm BST)

    Hi there is a wonderful picture you took of a dear friend of mine on his journey to the gdsf this year. It is in the western daily press dated 22/08/19 Carl Brown roading the Marshall to gdsf. I cannot locate this picture on any website to purchase and was hoping i could purchase through yourself many thanks Sarah

  • John Baines (Friday, April 05 19 03:45 pm BST)

    Have you any photogaphs of James & Crockerills yard in Durrington? Their MD Peter Barber owned the Burrell Scenic Road loco 'Prince of Wales@ and other engines including Burrell roller 'Daffodil'

  • Zoe Read (Saturday, March 02 19 07:08 pm GMT)

    I see you already have dates for this one but I wondered if you would consider adding Purbeck Rally to your event list?
    9th -11th August
    worgret road, wareham, dorset, BH20 6AB
    Raising funds for Forest Holme Hospice Charity & other local causes.

  • Andrew Gray (Wednesday, February 20 19 07:55 pm GMT)

    Is that Mr Dimmer and the train made at Durrington Sec Modern, I started there 1963 and left 1968. Mr Dimmer (Regg) was such a great teacher. Wonderful set of images to treasure. p.s we met today at the Boscombe Down Tornado fly past.

  • Jamie (Saturday, September 01 18 01:39 am BST)

    Hi!

    I am Jamie. One of the coalomen from last weeks steam fair. I know you mentioned taking lots of photos of us and it would be lovely to see them. Please get back to me when you can with prices ect i will most certainly purchase a few! In the meantime i will admire wgat you have on your page here already, hope you enjoyed the show! Speak soon

    Regards
    Jamie

  • Don Russell (Friday, August 17 18 08:51 am BST)

    Hullo, found your site when looking for GDSF info. I was wondering if you had any information regarding engines travelling to the GDSF. I read engines will be raising money for cancer on there journey but I cannot find any info regarding route and timings.Thanks

  • Brian Moore (Saturday, August 04 18 12:40 pm BST)

    Thanks David: Brian

  • Peter Freeman (Thursday, May 10 18 09:56 pm BST)

    Fantastic site, easy to read and great pics! Keep up the good work.

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