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Last updated 10th May 2007

The 2008 Event was held on 3rd, 4th & 5th May

May Day Steam is a steam rally organised jointly by the Lancashire Traction Engine Club and Urmston and District Model Engineering Society. It takes place annually at Abbotsfield Park, Chassen Rd, Flixton, nr Manchester in the UK on the first Bank Holiday Weekend in May.
 

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Each year there are the usual exhibits such as traction engines, fairground organs, commercial vehicles, cars, bikes, tractors, stationary engines, miniature steam, stalls, and crafts. An additional attraction at this rally is a permanent miniature railway which runs around the perimeter of the park,  which caters for 3.5" and 5" gauge engines and is one of the longest in the country.

 

Follow this Link for pictures and information about the 2008 rally

 

Follow this Link for pictures and information about the 2007 rally

 

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For more information or comments Email RichardFairhurst@Maydaysteam.co.uk