Album wtr[26] - Whitby Traction Engine Rally {2026} from StoneRoad2013

wtr[26] - Power saw

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:28:53 +0000

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Busy chopping off slices from a branch ... can cut a much larger diameter, if needed

wtr[26] - scale Bedford

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:28:50 +0000

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Had to chuckle at this co-driver ---

Blue Bedford [model ?] built 1964 { ABL 389B}

leaving the arena to make room for the "Military Vehicles" which are just entering the arena.

wtr[26] - Mixed Commercials

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:35:27 +0000

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Mixed "Commericals" in the arena, ranging from car-based vans up to modern HGVs, including a massive "Peterbilt"

wtr[26] - microcars in the ring.

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:35:25 +0000

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The selection of cars in the arena included three "microcars".

L -> R

525 XVD - Isetta Plus [4 wheel, IIRC] built 1957

382 HAU - Messerschmitt, built 1960

NPF 224 - Argson Electric, built 1949 [Tiller steering]
This last one was something I hadn't come across before --- see some info at this link ---
eghammuseum.org/the-enigmatic-history-of-an-argson-and-the-stanley-engineering-company

wtr[26] - Denby Maiden

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:35:13 +0000

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This is the maker's plate for the Yorkshire Steam Waggon "Denby Maiden" [seen previously at Duncombe Park in 2022]

wtr[26] - Joybells

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:34:55 +0000

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Model of a Wallis & Stevens "Simplicity" roller - regular attendee at a number of steam events over the past few years.
Looking very polished today.

wtr[26] - "Flying Flea"

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:34:34 +0000

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small motorbike "crated" for air-borne delivery, the canvas bag contains the paracute.
note - girder forks and saddle.

make - This is a Royal Enfield "Flying Flea" - used by airborne forces for dispatch riders before setting up radio / communication & command bases [or in a mobile situations]
weighed 59Kg and at 126cc was capable of 45mph [frightening ?]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Enfield_WD/RE

wtr[26] - drop case

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:34:32 +0000

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The cylinder marked "Motorcycle" contained a folding m/bike developed during WW2 for deployment with airborne forces. {and used during Operation Market Garden}
See also the Welbike seen elsewhere {eg STTES[26]}.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welbike

wtr[26] - Birds of Prey

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:34:15 +0000

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Whitby Falconers brought a few Birds of Prey - and some snakes & reptiles - for people to look at.
Handling & close-ups were paid events. It wasn't too hot under the shelter, and I was very pleased to see that the birds had water dishes [and the van was a "quiet" zone].
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www.facebook.com/p/Whitby-Falconers-100067945093796/?locale=en_GB

wtr[26] - Trojan 25cwt van

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:33:48 +0000

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6943 NB is a light van produced by Trojan of Croydon in 1960.
It is a forward control type, powered by a Perkins diesel engine and the payload it can carry is up to 25cwt. [25 hundredweight is approximately 1270 kg].
This example is liveried for P & S Commercials / Trojan Services.
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plenty of further information on Trojan of Croydon and their diverse range of products here :-
trojanmuseumtrust.org

wtr[26] - Foster's x4

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:33:13 +0000

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I was wondering if Forster's of Longtown would be at Whitby, and if so how many ...
turns out, it was all four !

R -> L

DAF {NX04 LXD} dates from 2004
Albion FT37 built 1955 {OWW 390} has been owned by the same family since approx 1985 !
6" model of OWW 390
3" model of OWW 390

wtr[26] - Lady Pauline {1 of 2}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:32:49 +0000

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The Lady Pauline is a 2019 built replica 48key Dutch street organ, only play 42 keys as the other six control the percussion. The traditional frontage was added over the winter of 2023/4.
However, rather than using the traditional folded card pages, Lady P runs electronically, controlled by a laptop - and solar panels provide power to the operating systems.
[I hope I've got that summary right, there are more details on the information sheet, as page 2 of 2]

wtr[26] - Lady Pauline {2 of 2}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:32:47 +0000

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Information sheet for Lady Pauline

wtr[26] - bikes & more bikes

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:32:43 +0000

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There were a lot of decent m/bikes at Whitby.

ASJ 162 is a 250cc Royal Enfield built in 1957.
Technically, that paint job is listed as "grey", but it seemed to have a greenish tint in certain light conditions.

wtr[26] - Bond bug

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:31:23 +0000

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Bond Bug [700ES] - a true microcar.
{FVG 508J}

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bond_Bug
Saw a number of these at the Redcar MicroManiacs Rally, at the end of June 2026.

wtr[26] - Argson Electric

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:31:11 +0000

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NPF 224 is a quite rare beast - it's not a "microcar" as such, but is an electrically powered "Invalid carriage" - built in 1949, by Stanley Engineering under the Argson trade name.
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eghammuseum.org/the-enigmatic-history-of-an-argson-and-the-stanley-engineering-company

wtr[26] - Sentinel Standard

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:56 +0000

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"Denby Flyer"

Sentinel Standard, no.1488, built 1917
Body style is drop-side waggon.

Previously seen at Duncombe Park !

wtr[26] - miniature Sentinel

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:45 +0000

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Lovely miniature sentinel steam waggon.

wtr{26] - cab logo

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:29 +0000

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Cab-side logo on one of the G.T.Tuby Scammell Showman's Tractors.

wtr[26] - Scammell corner

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:27 +0000

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Three Scammell Showman's Tractors, in G. T. Tuby livery were attracting some admiring looks.

L->R :-
HSV 532, built 1957
OMY 521, built 1947 [note the different windscreen design]
RSU 419, built 1957