August 9th-10th saw the return of Astle Park Traction Engine Rally for 2025. Astle Park Traction Engine Rally has never really been well known for its stationary engine line up, with the 1000 Engine Rally (held on the same site) taking that title. Saying that, the now defunct 1000 Engine Rally couldn’t hold a candle to the Traction Engine Rally in its latter years as a whole, which for a weekend playing engines really does take some beating. Over the last few years, the quality of the engine line has slowly improved along with the quantity and has plans to continue next year even more so.
There aren’t many shows around the country where you can see more than a couple of large engines. Astle Park Traction Engine Rally didn’t disappoint with a good handful on display including a 9hp Allan, a 6.5hp Blackstone, a Tangye and of course the lorry mounted Gardner.
Above – 9hp continuous lamp Allan oil engine exhibited by Ian Beardmore.
Above – 1906 6.5hp Blackstone Oil Engine exhibited by David Mashiter.
Above – A rather special 1905 3hp Advance hot bulb 2 stroke exhibited by Ed Baker.
Above – Tangye oil engine exhibited by Andrew Wild.
Above – New Holland P type, exhibited by Paul Walton.
The smaller engines were also well supported, particularly engines manufactured by Aermotor with no less than three on display including the fantastic fluted hopper Aermotor exhibited by Paul Walton.
Above -1925 4hp Domestic side shaft engine exhibited by P. Metcalfe.
Above – Aermotor engine exhibited by Ray Hurdus.
Above – Fluted hopper Aermotor exhibited by Paul Walton.
Above – Yet another Aermotor, again exhibited by Paul Walton.
A particular mention should go to the model engines on display including the vast selection available from Alyn Foundry, exhibited by the Alyn Foundry team themselves.
Above – Alyn Foundry half scale Gardner Model 0.
Above – Alyn Foundry Penultimate gas engine.
Above – Scale model of an Associated Hired Man, owner unrecorded.
Be sure to keep an close eye on our Events Guide for when the 2026 Astle Park Traction Engine Rally dates are announced.
Astle Park Traction Engine Rally is organised by Outdoor Shows Ltd whom organise many other events throughout the year, more information can be found HERE.
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