Steam Rally Collection

A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925 Tasker traction engine, so its owner Mr William McConachie, an Aberdeen farmer

After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen, 35-year-old William Barrack, right, owner, and Mr William McGonachie

Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958, driven by Mr Jack Wakefield and Mr Stan Martin, both of Hetton-le-Hole

Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June 1989

Michael Charlton from dudley, with his 1988 Burrell traction engine on 13th September 1993

Milburn Stafford with his prize-winning 1920 steam road locomotive on 4th June 1984 at the Veteran Commercial Vehicle Rally, from Stockton to South Shields

Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972. Mr Hodson looked after her when she was owned by McAlpine, the builders

Model engineers: Eddie Chapman on his half-ton miniature steam traction engine chats with Derek Bouch on his 1912 11-ton steamroller at the vintage steam

These veteran traction engines were waiting with steam up to race at the rally at Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street on 13th July 1957

Sounds and smell of steam as the entrants prepare their traction engines for the grand paraged at the South Tyne Steam Rally on 11th June 1988

Jack Makepeace, Junior, drives his vehible puffing past obstacles in a race at the Traction Engine Rally in Lambton Park, Chester-le-Street on 15th June 1958

A traction engine at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

Henry Thompsons Foden Steam Wagon got up a full head of steam at Beamish on 4th September 1983

A whiff of the atmosphere at Corbridge on 11th June 1988 at the annual Steam Traction Engine Rally

The North of England Steam Traction Engine Societys Steam Rally at Chester-le-Street on 12th July 1969. Engines getting steam up to be ready for the afternoon events

Steam traction engines come out of the pits to take part in the events at the North of England Steam Traction Engine Rally at Thornaby on 11th June 1960

Into the arena come some of the mighty steam giants at the steam traction engine rally near Chester-le-Street on 10th July 1971

Small is beautifull... Richard Doran (left) makes final adjustments to his miniature traction engine with the help of mechanic Ray Stephens, at Meadowfield Vintage Rally on 19th June 1988

A little girl watching a fairground orgon at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

Tractors line up at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

Richard Doran steaming ahead on his miniature traction engine at Durhams Vintage Rally on 20th June 1988

Back on the tracks this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at
Back on the tracks.. this replica of the Rocket which attended the Rainhill trilas at Manchester, and has just returned from America

Steam and smoke fill the air at the Whitley Bay Steam Engine Rally on 14th August 1982

Margaret Younger, of Birtley, shows her skill at the wheel at a display held by the North of England Steam Traction Engine Society at Dunkirk Farm, Birtley, on 9th June 1962

A little boy trying our a miniature tractor on show among the traction engines at the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show at Corbridge on 12th June 1994

The full gamut of British design represented by the classic 1920s-style of No. 7029 Clun Castle and by the 1970-style psychedelic blouse

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The annual steam rally in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, brought together a remarkable collection of vintage traction engines that had traveled far and wide to participate. One such engine was the 1925 Hielan Laddie, which made a long journey from Aberdeen and required an extensive clean-up before taking center stage. On the 13th of June 1958, Popeye positioned himself for the upcoming traction engine rally, ready to showcase his magnificent machine. Michael Charlton from Dudley proudly displayed his beloved 1988 Burrell traction engine on the eventful day of September 13th. Meanwhile, Mr. Walter Hodson posed alongside the impressive steam roller Highland Lass on June 2nd, 1972. Model engineer Eddie Chapman engaged in friendly conversation while sitting atop his half-ton miniature steam traction engine at the rally grounds. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as veteran traction engines lined up with their boilers fired up for thrilling races at Lambton. As participants prepared their majestic machines for grand displays and competitions, spectators were treated to an immersive experience filled with evocative sounds and nostalgic scents of steam permeating through the air. In one exhilarating moment during a race at the rally grounds, Jack Makepeace Jr. , skillfully maneuvered his vehicle past various obstacles while emitting puffs of smoke behind him. Not limited to races alone, this extraordinary gathering also featured unique events like a tug-of-war between powerful traction engines and even tanks. On June 10th, 1961, these mechanical giants engaged in a battle of strength that left spectators awestruck. At another occasion held on June 12th in Corbridge during the Vintage Car and Steam Engine Show; attendees marveled at Henry Thompson's Foden Steam Wagon as it built up an impressive head of steam before setting off on its journey through time. Year after year, enthusiasts flock to these captivating rallies where history comes alive through the majestic presence of these steam-powered marvels.