Flying Scotsman Classic Reliability Trial 2011

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We are running a test (stage) on the Flying Scotsman Classic Endurance Rally for pre-war cars on Saturday 2nd April
at Arley Hall, Cheshire near the M6/M56 jct at Lymm (all on closed roads in Private Estate) www.endurorally.com/index.html
Signing on 07.30 – 08.00
Test opens 08.00 First Car 08-59 and Closes at 10-50.

The event is already full having reached its max number of Entries – 80 cars. The entry list has to be seen to be believed!
It is on part Tarmac and part gravel roads in the Arley Hall Estate, and our test starts at 118/674799 & finishes in front of the Hall at 109/ 676808.

What sort of cars will be taking part? Look here:- www.migdalski.co.uk/FSR.htm

It is an incredible and highly appropriate location for this rally as the crews continue on their voyage of discovery from The Brooklands Museum to Edinburgh. It’s an event not to be missed, despite the early start!!

I believe that this is only the second time this venue has been used for a rally, the last time being a stage of Rally Evo (ex-Lombard Revival) and coincidentally, LMC ran the same stage for that one too, albeit in the opposite direction!

Interested? If you are interested in helping with the Arley Hall test on this excellent classic event, please contact John Harden (yes, it's your Chairman again!) by posting a message on this forum, or send a message via:- www.liverpoolmotorclub.com/contact-us or phone John on 0161 969 7137. Previous experience is not necessary; our duties are fairly easy, setting up the venue (20 cones, tape etc), timing the cars through with Liege clocks and checking that everyone follows the correct course, without hitting any cones - just like an AutoSolo! Then it's just a matter of packing up & going home.

Venue: (access via Appleton Thorn only): www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=53.32430983477409~-2.4885999999999963&lvl=13&dir=0&sty=s&eo=0&where1=Arley%20Hall%2C%20United%20Kingdom&q=arley%20hall

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Here's an article from Octane Magazine about last year's event.

www.endurorally.com/downloads/FlyingScotsman_Octane_June2010.pdf

Anyone want to help this year?

5 volunteers so far

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I'm starting to get enquiries from members of other motor clubs wanting to come and help on this event. It is proving extremely popular for marshals and because the organisers are no longer accepting new volunteers via their website, individuals are now contacting test commanders directly.
Of course, I want to give LMC members first choice but, ultimately, if I don't get enough volunteers from LMC, I'm going to have to open it up to other clubs.
I've still only 5,6 8 definite LMC volunteers so far which is still a bit poor so, if you would like to help please let me know ASAP. Please don't leave it until the last minute!

I hope that the early start isn't putting put you off as we need at least 15 people to man and observe the test.

If you want to watch this non-spectator test, you’ll still need to volunteer as a marshal. Apart from 3 people required for each of start & finish, all other marshalling duties are either checking to make sure cars pass the correct side of each cone, or manning the road section before & after the test to diplomatically turn back non-competing motorists who seem the use the estate road as an unofficial short cut (30+ cars an hour on average).(No longer required - Arley staff are taking on this role, see below)

See the first post above for details of how to volunteer to be part of this event. I hope you can join us!

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Well, I've now met with the very nice people at Arley, and they have agreed to intercept any members of the public trying to drive through the estate whilst the event is on.
So, we can now concentrate 100% on the motorsport!

I reckon that most of the marshals/observers will be able to sit in their cars to check the cars passing through, so even if it's a wet or cold day, you will be protected from the elephants elements.

It's still a bit quiet on the volunteering front.... anyone want to come along & help on this fantastic event?

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Things are looking somewhat better. 22 marshals now, though less than half of those are LMC members.

All we need now is for someone to fix the weather - for it to be dry of course!

It has been suggested that we go to the Thorn pub in Appleton Thorn village for lunch after the event if anyone is interested.

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We now have a team of 24 marshals/observers and time crew to run the test, which is excellent.

The organisers have asked that where appropriate, marshals are dressed "in period of the cars in the event, and most definitely no high-viz tabards or orange overalls!
Whilst I have no problem with the latter, I suggest that keeping dry/warm is the most important thing on the day, so I'll leave the style of dress a decision for the individual to make!

See you on Saturday, marshals signing on from 07.30 to 08.00 (note slightly later start to signing on) in the Arley Hall visitors car park.

[caterman]

An interesting morning spent at Arley Hall with some beautiful machinery, although I would have to question the sanity of some of the drivers in attempting to drive from London to Edinburgh in a Veteran car with little or no protection.

Below is a selection of the machinery on offer.

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Excellent photos there Phil. They truly capture the atmosphere of the test.