Tractor Engine Rally

Series

Series Name

Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.

143

Date Released

16 Sep 1957

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Tractor Engine Rally
2. 2Author’s Model Racing Cars
3. 3Holidaymaker Archaeologists
4. 4Jersey Battle of Flowers

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

Pathe synopsis: A race where the last man wins? This odd reversal of the usual formula takes place in Eltham, Kent, where a traction engine rally is being held. The engines - a cross between a tractor and a steam-roller - were built at the beginning of the century and many are still used for jobs like pulling down trees and taking them to the saw mills. Other fascinating events are a specially adapted obstacle race and a game of musical chairs!

Keywords

Vehicles; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

Kent; England; Eltham

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