One of the hundreds of exhibits at the Shrewsbury Steam Rally has helped to keep alive the memory of a man who devoted much of his life to restoring old engines.
Brigotte Brown from Wolverhampton with her Fowler B6 "Super Lion" Fowler Supreme.
Brigitte, from Wombourne, said:"Dad and my mum Jane - the Cranes - used to take the crane to 26 shows a year. It is now looked after by friends of the family in Bishop's Castle and will be making its next outing at an event there later this year."It was used by John Thompson, the famous Wolverhampton boiler makers, to deliver and install Lancashire boilers around the country. It can carry 10 tons.
Each year the Rally attracts thousands of people to marvel at the many vintage and steam-powered vehicles of all shapes and sizes, either in action in the Main Arena or on static display for closer inspection.
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