Traction Engine Collection

1921 Burrell Earl Beatty Showman Traction engine

Steam threshing, 1931
Messrs. J.O. Lugg & Son of Billingshurst, threshing in the Petworth area Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4922

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

An engraving depicting a steamroller and traction engine. The front axle could be removed
5311377 An engraving depicting a steamroller and traction engine. The front axle could be removed, and a casing fixed to the front rollers which could be attached, so making a dual purpose machine

A steam traction engine on a farm
2628585 A steam traction engine on a farm.; (add.info.: An American illustration of a steam traction engine on a farm, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The ploughing and traction engine by J & F Howard of Bedford
3740610 The ploughing and traction engine by J & F Howard of Bedford; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ploughing and traction engine by J. & F. Howard of Bedford)

A steam traction engine
5312175 A steam traction engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam traction engine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cartoon depicting a man with a red flag walking in front of a traction engine, 19th century
5310974 A cartoon depicting a man with a red flag walking in front of a traction engine, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The ploughing and traction engine by J & F Howard of Bedford
3740613 The ploughing and traction engine by J & F Howard of Bedford; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ploughing and traction engine by J. & F. Howard of Bedford)

The ploughing and traction engine by J & F Howard of Bedford
3740616 The ploughing and traction engine by J & F Howard of Bedford; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ploughing and traction engine by J. & F. Howard of Bedford)

Bray's Traction-engine, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Bray's Traction-engine, 1858....thousands of spectators...seemed much interested and astonished on seeing a steam-engine traversing the streets of London...Attached was a truck, or platform

Messrs. Tuxford's Traction-Engine, exhibited at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Tuxford's Traction-Engine, exhibited at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, [London], 1857....the Traction Engine, or Steam Horse [is] a sort of walking leviathan

Bray's traction-engine drawing a girder...through the streets of London by night... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Bray's traction-engine drawing a girder 74 feet long and weighing twenty tons through the streets of London by night - the monster load passing the Bank of England, 1862

Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines, steams gaily down the Great North roadk

Traction engine driving a threshing machine
A traction engine being used on a farm to drive a threshing machine, 1953

Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April 1966

Chuffed: Mr Benjamin Stafford with his Fowler road locomotive at Beamish Museum, Durham on 4th September 1989

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

Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th September 1993

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

Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to the West Cumberland Farmers Trading Society on 2nd June 1972

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

The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of on the scrap-heap. The twelve and a half ton stream roller is to be presented by Northumberland County Council to

The International Exhibition: Tuxford's road traction-engine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Tuxford's road traction-engine, 1862. This firm, in fact, holds, according to the trials of the Royal Agricultural Society

Caravans arriving MCF01_02_1063
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A steam-powered vehicle pulling gypsy caravans to the Stow Horse Fair past a row of houses, with a young boy watching from the foreground

England, Dorset, Blanford, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Historical Steam Roller

Central America, Belize, Orange Walk district, Hill Bank Field Station, a Mennonite boy leaning against and old British traction engine on a traditional Mennonite carriage

1921 Burrell Traction Engine at Beaulieu steam engine rally in late 1960 s

Baldwin Locomotive Works, Trades Exhibit, Constitutional Centennial Celebration
HGL396969 Baldwin Locomotive Works, Trades Exhibit, Constitutional Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1887 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048604 The War in South Africa (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Rome, Ancient and Modern, a Traction Engine passing under the Arch of Constantine (engraving)
1048878 Rome, Ancient and Modern, a Traction Engine passing under the Arch of Constantine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome, Ancient and Modern)

Indian Frontier Sketches (engraving)
1620920 Indian Frontier Sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Frontier Sketches)

"Siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne (engraving)
1053272 " Siege Guns and Earthworks", Artillery Experiments at Eastbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Traction-Engine, Ma am (engraving)
1061723 Traction-Engine, Ma am (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traction-Engine, Ma am)

Cromford steam rally Traction Engine. 15th August 1988

Farmer Crithus Nappes wins the tractor engine race from his friend Miles Chetwyrd- Stapleton at Appleford, Buckinghamshire. August 1950 O25542-001

A group of Coventry school boys inspect a model of a LNER A1 steam locomotive circa October 1959

Traction Engines in race at Rally. A race between 10-ton traction engines, with policemen at the wheel, over a half-mile course

George Byerley on 2th May 1986 with his Marshall twin cylinder portable steam engine which is driving a Ransomes heavy duty threshing machine which in turn is driving a Jones wire bailer

Resolution the 12 ton steam roller puffed its way from New Herrington, near Sunderland, to Newcastle in an amazing six hours on 31st August 1979

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

Tyne and Wear Museums Martin Routledge polishes up a steam powere fire engine on 13th September 1993

Andrew Fogon, left, and David Wright of the Walker Steam Project, with a steam roller outside the Science Museum in Newcastle on 16th October 1989

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In the early 20th century, the sight of a traction engine was a marvel to behold. One such magnificent machine was the 1921 Burrell Earl, which played a vital role in steam threshing in 1931. Its power and efficiency were unmatched as it tirelessly worked its way through fields, separating grain from chaff. A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitated a thorough clean-up for this 1925 beauty before it embarked on its journey. After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, all the way from Aberdeen to Dorset's Blanford for The Great Dorset Steam Fair, its owner couldn't help but admire its gleaming exterior. On June 13th, 1958 Popeye himself got into position for the traction engine rally at The Great Dorset Steam Fair. It was an event that brought together enthusiasts and collectors who marveled at these mechanical wonders. One particular collector with an impressive assortment of traction engines was Mr Jack Wakefield of Hetton-le-Hole. His passion knew no bounds as he meticulously maintained each piece in his collection. The versatility of these machines extended beyond threshing crops; they could also be used as steam rollers like Bess. On April 21st she rolled her way through Mitford sawmill with precision and grace. Even caravans recognized the power and grandeur of these engines as they arrived at their destination on MCF01_02_1063. Their occupants eagerly awaited the spectacle that lay ahead. But perhaps one of the most awe-inspiring moments involving a traction engine came when GREAT PAUL: THE NEW BELL FOR ST rang out across England's countryside. This majestic machine showcased not only raw strength but also served as a symbol of tradition and history. From their humble beginnings to becoming icons of industry and innovation, traction engines left an indelible mark on our past.