Photobook with captions by Brian Steptoe

Here is a personal selection of the best examples of showmen’s transport from Brian Steptoe’s camera over the years since 1992. This volume brings to the reader a wide range of transport in actual use by showmen on the fairground, rather than concentrating on equipment in preservation. 68 photos in full colour are presented, arranged in relation to the families travelling them at the time of taking. As the title suggests, the selection presented mainly relates to those who are, or were at the time, travelling vintage fairground rides.
The author’s close association with Carters Steam Fair over the years results in an extended coverage of this particular family’s heavy transport - Scammells, Atkinsons and ERFs being featured in depth. Further variety is created by inclusion of a few re-creations of ride transportation by steam traction, by including a selection of Edwards of Swindon prime movers and packing trucks now in the possession of the UK Fairground Heritage Trust and by featuring several of the rare Scammell Showtracs.40 pages plus cover, softback, 225x270mm landscape, 66 colour photos. ISBN 0952311259, ISBN-13 978 0952311256. Price £6.00 plus £1.45 UK p&p

Contents

Steam Transport - Edwards of Swindon - Showtracs and similar - Carters Steam Fair - Tom Smith Auction Sale - Masons - Warehams - Russell Cook - Mike Rule - Harris Brothers of Ashington - Others (John Armitage, Dormans, Harry Lee, Harry Crookes, John Beach,
Harry Wigfield and Jack Schofield transport)

Reviews

‘Whether you're a funfair enthusiast, a transport fanatic, or just like looking at good old British lorries painted red, maroon and cream with a splash of signwriting, then this book certainly belongs on your shelf’ … Stephen Harris, World's Fair

‘This is the ultimate book on the subject, what a wealth of wonderful pictures’ … Graham Brown, Bath

‘Plenty of well composed and beautiful photographs ....’ … Old Glory magazine

‘This highly colouful publication is well captioned and designed, making it a very enjoyable read. Scammells, ERFs, Atkinsons, AECs and Fodens - they are all here in brilliant colour - buy it and enjoy it’ … Heritage Commercials magazine