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Blog | August 2011

Simplicity at Great Dorset

Wallis & Steevens 'Simplicity' steam roller in the Old Glory marquee

Hollycombe's diminutive 3 ton Wallis & Steevens 'Simplicity' steam roller is a star attraction in the Old Glory magazine marquee at this year's Great Dorset Steam Fair.

Delivered to the site on Saturday 27th August, the unusual roller has attracted a lot of attention even before the show opened and a lot more during the open days.

Only six of these little rollers survive, of which only around three are in working order including the Hollycombe one.

It is due to return to Hollycombe after the show and will be in steam during the Rally Weekend on 10th & 11th September.

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