Tractor Engine Rally

Series

Series Name
Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.
143
Date Released
16 Sep 1957
Stories in this Issue:

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
Written sources
Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis
Story extras:
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'Tractor Engine Rally', Colour Pictorial Issue No. 143, 16 Sep 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/120449 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)