Full Size Steam Vehicle

Barton under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival 18th & 19th July 2026 Full Size and Stationary Steam Exhibit Application Form.

All applications are for both days, unless previously agreed with the committee. Closing date for all applications 25th June 2026, if you wish to apply after this date, please contact us on 01283716497 or email: bartonsteamrally@gmail.com.
THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT APPLIES AT ALL TIMES ON SITE
Category of entry*

Full Size Steam VehicleFull sized Stationary Steam
My exhibit will be:*

In steamStatic - not in steam
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
This will be used to send confirmation of your application and your pass, if you choose to receive it electronically
Make*
Type*
Date of Manufacture*
Works Number
Vehicle Registration (if appropriate)
Name of exhibit
Details of living van (if appropriate
Please list Crew members and their class of licence - please note all drivers of rollers must hold a current Group G licence in order to comply with the Road Traffic Act, which applies on site at all times.*
Further details about your exhibit (this will be used as a commentary if your exhibit takes part in an arena parade)*
Please upload a photo of your exhibit if you have one

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Insurance Documentation

Please note that exhibits without evidence of a current boiler test and insurance will not be allowed to steam
If your engine insurance will be valid for the event, please upload a copy here. If not please bring with you to the event - thank you

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Will you be staying overnight? There will be space for one living van/tent/caravan or motorhome and trailer behind your engine. All other vehicles must be moved to the public car park, or, if additional camping space is needed this will be in the camping field adjacent to the rally field. Please contact us if necessary - 01283716497

Yes I will be staying overnightNo, I will not be staying overnight
Do you use a low-loader? If you are bringing your engine on a low-loader parking for this will be at the top of the car park field. Please let us know when you will be arriving so that we can make sure the field is open. If you are going to drive your engine to the event and wish to arrive before Thursday 18th July please let us know in advance. You can telephone Richard or Liz on 01283716497.*

Yes I use a low-loaderNo I dont use a low-loader
Full size steam: Coal for full sized engines will not be provided, instead a cash donation will be given to each engine,in steam for the weekend, of £125. Please note that the number of paid engines is limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are willing to donate your allowance back to our charity, please select the radio button below - thank you*

I will donate my cash allowance to the Midlands Air AmbulanceI wish to receive my cash allowance
Your Pass.

Postage is proving to be a huge expense and we propose to send as many passes as possible via email for the 2026 event.

These would not need to be printed off, but could be presented at the gate on a mobile phone or tablet.

If you are unable to receive your pass in this way and would like a hard copy through the post, please send an SAE, clearly marked CRAFT in the top left corner.to:

Barton under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival, Needwood Rise Farm, Barton Gate, Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire, DE13 8AP

We do hope you will be able to support us with this.
Exhibitors of rollers:

I declare that all drivers of my vehicle will hold a current Class G license and will be able to show this if requested by a rally official.
Please complete the following section accordingly*

I am happy to receive my pass via the email address I have provided on this formI wish to receive a paper copy of my pass and have sent an SAE to the address provided
I declare that during the Event my self propelled exhibit will be covered by the minimum insurance requirements of the Road Traffic Act, irrespective of whether my exhibit is licensed for use on the public highway or not, and by a Boiler Explosion Policy having a limit of indemnity of not less than £2,000,000 in anyone incident (including Sparks and Ashes cover). If my exhibit is not self propelled it will be covered by a Public Liability Policy and by a Boiler Explosion Policy, both policies having a limit of indemnity of not less than£2,000,000 in any one incident (including Sparks and Ashes cover) I further declare that the boiler of any steam plant entered carries a current Boiler Inspection Certificate and that I have attached documentary evidence of such Insurance and Inspection to you before participating in the event. I further declare that the driver(s) hold a driving licence of the appropriate class and will produce, if required, such a licence at the rally, unless the rules of the Steam Apprentice Club apply. I agree to abide by the Code of Practice of the National Traction Engine Trust. I agree to operate my exhibit during the event and comply with the instructions of stewards. In the event of a dispute the Committee's decision is final. I have also read and accept the Conditions of Entry. I declare that I have read, understood and agree to comply with all the conditions laid out on this form and in the “CONDITIONS OF ENTRY”.*

I have read and agree to abide by the Conditions of Entry and will ensure my insurance documentation is up to date and available at the event
The Barton under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival will use your personal data for the purposes of your involvement in this event. We will not share your data with any third party and we will adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). All such personal information, whether held on computer, paper or other media, will be obtained, handled, processed, transported and stored lawfully and correctly, in accordance with the safeguards contained in the GDPR (2018). By signing this form you are agreeing to us holding your data in this way.*
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Barton under Needwood Steam Rally & Family Festival 18th & 19th July 2026 Full Size and Stationary Steam Exhibit Application Form.