Plenty of action on the dockside. 3 cranes in operation, along with the electric capstan shunting wagons. Actors from Show of Strength Theatre Company in character, loading demos, the Bristol Lorry, Portbury in Steam, and rides on tugboat John King to boot!

AEC Matador Timber Tractor at the entrance to the quayside

Portbury simmering away, visitors could take a look around the cab

Freshly painted MOGO

Co-ordinating loading

Twin crane action

Preparing the capstan

The Museum’s Bristol-built lorry

British Road Services Livery

Here’s a video of the electric capstan winch shunting demonstration:

Click here to see the Bristol Post article of the event