Working steam engines, demonstrations of heavy haulage and steam ploughing events will all feature at this year’s Great Dorset Steam Fair which takes place between 2nd and 6th September on a 600 acre site near Blandford Forum.

Also featuring craft tents and an old time fairground, the fair is one of over a thousand events listed in the Steam Heritage Guide 2009, available now from TEE publishing (telephone 01926 614101). The Guide costs £3.95 off the shelf, or £4.80 including P&P.

The Great Dorset Steam Fair will take place from 2nd to 6th September at the village of Tarrant Hinton, Dorset. Organisers booking before August can take advantage of pre-booked ticket prices. For more information telephone 01258 861238.