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The beginnings of the club can be traced back to 1955 when a steam party took place near Bridgwater.

The Somerset Traction Engine Club

The beginnings of the club can be traced back to 1955 when a steam party took place near Bridgwater. This gave its members the opportunity to meet other people with similar interests and to promote rallies and social activities.

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The Somerset Steam and Country Show

The main event in the Club’s calendar is the annual rally. The Somerset Steam and Country Show is held in July at Low Ham, near Langport, Somerset TA10 9DR.

All the planning and organisation for this large public event is a carried out by Club members, and there is ample opportunity for every member to help out in some way.

Further events organised by the Club are the annual New Year’s Day Road Run in Taunton, at Junction 24. Visits to places of preservation interest are arranged throughout the year.

The Somerset Traction Engine Club Show
The Somerset Traction Engine Club Show

Newsheets and social events

Newsheets is circulated to members, which contains news and articles of interest. The AGM is held in October, and this is a social event in its own right. More recently, members have been able to enjoy a Christmas Meal in the Festive Season – another popular event.

The Club’s Sales Officer stocks a good selection of ties, sweat shirts, t-shirts and various items of club regalia.

Many of our members have traction engines, historical vehicles and agricultural equipment of their own.

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Join the Somerset Traction Engine Club

If you are interested in anything connected with the preservation movement, then why not join this friendly organisation?

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