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Steam is the star of show



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Published Date:
06 June 2008
Vintage steam engines, tractors and cars attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend for an annual event that organisers hailed 'a roaring success'.
It is estimated more than 5,000 people turned out for the two-day Woolpit Steam Rally, held at Warren Farm, Wetherden, in its 21st year.

Attractions included vintage motorcycles, commercial and military vehicles with working demonstrations, as well as a Victorian fairground.

David Seeley, one of the event's organisers, said: "It was a complete roaring success – we had fabulous weather, a good attendance and very high quality exhibits.

"It seems to be getting more popular every year and certainly the number of inquiries we get keeps increasing, with people wanting to come and exhibit from far and wide. We're already thinking about next year.

"My personal highlight was the 1930s tractors, as it's very rare to get that sort of display at a small show, but every section had a highlight."

Proceeds from the weekend will be donated to local charities and groups, with organisers expecting the event to have raised around £10,000.

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  • Last Updated: 13 June 2008 9:08 AM
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