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We have Three Anniversaries in the next few days by Mike Roach. This is the first of the three!

2/9/2015

 
60 Years ago on Saturday 3rd September 1955 the very first ever Traction Engine Rally took place at Coombe near Camborne. There were 6 full size engines and 1 steam car present at the gathering. Over the years the event has taken place at various sites, mostly in the Redruth-St Agnes area of Cornwall. It now takes place at the Stithians Showground, and this years event was held over 3 days 14-16 August 2015.
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740818a The line up of Steam Engines on the 18th August, 1974 at the West of England Steam Engine Rally. Copyright Roger Winnen
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740818b Challenger at the rally on 18th August 1974 Copyright Roger Winnen
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740818c Bernard Broads Garrett at the Rally in 1974. Copyright Roger Winnen
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730813 The Traction Engine Rally in 1973 The Plymouth Railway Circle had a tent and a bookstall those present looked a lot younger 42 years ago. In the photograph left is Ivor Hocking centre Roger Winnen right Peter Moore. The Cornwall Railway Society was formed in 1977. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

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