The commercial life of traction engines and steam wagons largely
came to an end in the 1950s and early 1960s. It was also at this
time that preservation and display in the form of rallies came into
being. It is generally acknowledged that the traction engine rally
scene has its origins in a race between two engine-owning farmers
at Appleford, Berkshire in August 1950\. The rally movement soon
grew as area preservation societies were formed. Some of these
early societies and rallies continued to flourish and a number of
these have now celebrated fifty or more years of activity, albeit
not always on the same site throughout. Other rallies flourished
for a while but then ceased for varying reasons. There have also
been a number of one-off' events. The initial concept of rallies
has developed over the years. Instead of just ring events many now
try to incorporate working areas where the different types of
engines can be demonstrated doing the tasks for which they were
built. This book features a number of these rallies, starting with
some of the early events of the 1950s and 1960s. Then a few
one-off' events are featured, followed by looking at some of the
rallies that no longer take place, and finishing with examples of
those that are still flourishing. It aims to show something of the
individual character of each rally, and some of the highlights of
events that the author has visited over the last fifty years.
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