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Steam On The Road

Ride behind a traction engine and see our collection of road engines and steam rollers.

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I am writing to say thank you on behalf of the residents of Galsworthy Nursing Home for a most enjoyable day we spent with you. Many thanks for all your co-operation and help throughout the day.

Julie Nicholls

Showman’s Engines

Showman’s Engines

The pride of fairground, 'showman's engines' provided the power to move the fair.

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Traction Engines

Traction Engines

From light tractors to heavy haulage, traction engines were a common sight on our roads.

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Steam Rollers

Steam Rollers

Road Rollers were used to flatten the road bed and top surface. Hollycombe has two rollers.

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Latest from the Hollycombe Blog

14/05/12

Spring Flowers out at Hollycombe

One of the lesser known parts of Hollycombe is its Listed Woodland Gardens. These are located below the Fairground and provide a quiet place for visitors to walk and enjoy a bit of tranquility away from… read more

14/05/12

Sun shines on Miniature gathering

The sun shone on the weekend of 12th & 13th May – the first time in many weeks! – for the annual 'Steam in Miniature' gathering at Hollycombe. Only open to the public on the Sunday,… read more

09/05/12

Allen ploughing engine repainted

Tuesday 8th May saw the unique 1913-built John Allen & Sons (Oxford) Ltd Ploughing Engine No. 67 emerge from Hollycombe's paint shop for a successful steam test after a complete repaint by Trustee… read more