Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally (2024)

Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally

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Book Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally tickets and enjoy a weekend full of fun at this Yorkshire family festival

  • Where? Scampston Hall in Malton, North Yorkshire
  • When? 31st August - 1st September 2024
  • What? A family-friendly steam engine festival filled with vehicles, engines, rides, live music and activities!

The Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally returns to Scampston Hall once again in 2024!

See magnificent traction engines from around the UK in action-packed days out in Yorkshire, as well as vintage vehicles, stunt shows, live music, a fairground, food and drink, children's entertainment and so much more!

Taking place for just one weekend this summer, get your tickets today from just £10 and have them delivered instantly to you via email and SMS.

What's on at Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally?

  • Jez Avery's Stunt Show: Featuring wheelies, stoppies, two-wheel driving, drifting, doughnuts, precision driving and much more, this epic stunt show is not to be missed.
  • Monster Truck Rides: Meet Blade the Monster Truck, a classic car-crushing 1979 Jeep arriving at the fair this year.
  • Traction Engines:Enjoy a wide range of traction engines on display, with some dating back as far as the 1800s!
  • Tractor Pulling:Get front seats to the sport that has been deemed 'one of the world's most powerful motorsports'!
  • Fairground Organs:See mechanical organs, fairground organs, dance organs and street organs up-close.
  • Scarborough Fair Collection & Stage Show:See a unique collection of exhibits that has become famous throughout the world.
  • Classic Car Display:See vintage and classic cars made from the early 1900s to the 70s and catch the daily parade throughout the arena!
  • Vintage Motorcycles:Witness an impressive line-up of veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles by popular manufacturers BSA, Triumph, Honda and more.
  • Vintage Tractor Display:Secure your spot for the daily tractor parade as you see vintage and classic tractors - ideal for enthusiasts!
  • Stationary Engines:Originally used to drive immobile machinery, now's your chance to see a variety of engines used for pumps, generators, mills and more.
  • Working Displays:See rack saw, drag saw, flour mill and thrashing demonstrations alongside chainsaw carving, where works are created from a single piece of wood!
  • Miniature Steam Traction Engines:Get up-close to an array of engines, some built from scratch and some built from kits.
  • Vintage Commercials:See a range of lorries, buses and fire engines from Dodge, Chevrolet, Bedford and more in this exhibit that ranges from the early 20s to the 80s!
  • Military Vehicle Displays:Featuring Land Rovers, trucks, ambulances, jeeps and occasionally tanks!

Demonstrations, Kids Activities and Live Entertainment at Yorkshire Steam Fair:

  • Vintage Fairground:With rides and activities to suit all ages, the whole family can enjoy some good old-fashioned entertainment!
  • Magic Mike:Witness the 'magic' of Mike as he presents an amazing show featuring magic tricks, ventriloquism, balloon-modelling, juggling and so much more!
  • Owl Adventures:See amazing flying shows and static displays from Owl Adventures, featuring stunning birds of prey in action.
  • Children's Corner:Treat your little ones to the time of their lives as they tackle inflatables and bungee trampolines.
  • Trade Stands:Wander around a wide variety of traders selling clothes, workwear, footwear, garden furniture, tool stalls, toys, jewellery, food, pet supplies and much more!
  • Autojumble and Antiques Collectables:Browse the autojumble to find a whole host of things you didn't know you wanted or needed - maybe you can find that missing spare part you've searched for!
  • Craft Marquee with Demonstrations:Organised by Dave Harrison of Kingfisher Craft Fairs, browse a wide range of handmade crafts and goods!
  • Licensed Bar & Catering Outlets:Offering hot, cold, soft and alcoholic drinks alongside a variety of hot and cold food to suit the whole family.
  • Fine Food Marquee:Shop for a wide variety of locally-sourced product!

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  • Free Parking
  • Food and drink
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Dog-friendly

Yes, Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally 2024 welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads.

Yes, there is free onsite car parking at Yorkshire Steam Rally 2024.

The gate opening times for the Astle Park Steam Rally are:

  • Saturday: 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday:10am - 5pm

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Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally (2024)

FAQs

How heavy is a traction engine? ›

McLaren 6NHP Traction Engine No. 60 of 1878
ManufacturerJohn & Henry McLaren Ltd, Leeds
Nominal Horse Power6NHP
Works No.60
Weight8-ton
Gears2-speed
5 more rows

How much does it cost to buy a steam locomotive? ›

Used (previously owned) steam powered locomotives can range from $8,000 to $145,000. New steam locomotive starter kits range from $4,600 upwards to $80,000 plus the cost of machining the parts. As mentioned, many vendors provide assistance in the machining of the parts with some even providing fully machined parts.

How much horsepower does a traction motor have? ›

Individual traction motor ratings usually range up 1,600 kW (2,100 hp). Another important factor when traction motors are designed or specified is operational speed. The motor armature has a maximum safe rotating speed at or below which the windings will stay safely in place.

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