Fred Dibnah was famous for his great restoration work with England's great steam engines. This programme is a unique tribute to the magnificent machines which proudly travelled the roads of Britain. Fred was fascinated with steam at an early age and soon bought his first Steam Roller to restore thus learn a second trade - his first being Britain's favourite steeplejack! Join Fred as he visits the famous Cheshire Steam Fair, one of the country's greatest steam spectacles. Be there...in the cab of Fred's own Aveling and Porter 10 Ton Road Roller Betsy, built in 1910. Watch...how Fred tests the Fowler 86 Road Loco - Atlas. See...the master at work in the Dibnah Steam Workshop restoring the cylinder block of his own A&P Colonial Steam Tractor. Enjoy...the wit and wisdom of one of Britain's most colourful characters and get...All Steamed Up with Fred!
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