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Photos: Steam powered vehicles roll back the years at British fair

The Great North Steam Fair held at the Beamish open air museum near Chester-le-Street in northern England features over 140 visiting vehicles showcasing pre-1930s steam and motor transport, including: locomotives, traction engines, steam rollers, fire engines, cars and motorbikes.

Updated on: Apr 15, 2019 11:53 AM IST

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Re-enactors take part in the four-day 'Great North Steam Fair' held at Beamish open air museum near Chester-le-Street in northern England. The four-day festival was commemorating the golden age of steam powered transportation. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Re-enactors take part in the four-day 'Great North Steam Fair' held at Beamish open air museum near Chester-le-Street in northern England. The four-day festival was commemorating the golden age of steam powered transportation. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Among the highlights was the “Box 40” tramcar seen here, called so because of its box-like appearance. The Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Box’ 40 from Crich Tramway Village/National Tramway Museum was transporting visitors around the museum and is one of the oldest operational electric tramcars in the national collection. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

Updated on Apr 15, 2019 11:53 AM

Among the highlights was the “Box 40” tramcar seen here, called so because of its box-like appearance. The Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Box’ 40 from Crich Tramway Village/National Tramway Museum was transporting visitors around the museum and is one of the oldest operational electric tramcars in the national collection. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A road use steam vehicle rolls past a re-enactor dressed as a period policeman. Twenty-five such old-timey steam vehicles meant for the road were on showcase at the festival. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A road use steam vehicle rolls past a re-enactor dressed as a period policeman. Twenty-five such old-timey steam vehicles meant for the road were on showcase at the festival. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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One of several internal combustion motorcycles at the fair rolls past an early 20th century fire engine flaunting a distinctly simpler look down a street. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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One of several internal combustion motorcycles at the fair rolls past an early 20th century fire engine flaunting a distinctly simpler look down a street. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Other attractions over the four-day period included the first 15in gauge locomotives to run at the museum, called River Irt from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, and Katie, courtesy of Ravenglass Railway Museum. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Other attractions over the four-day period included the first 15in gauge locomotives to run at the museum, called River Irt from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, and Katie, courtesy of Ravenglass Railway Museum. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Reenactors compare vintage bicycles. The Friends of Beamish were gathered in the school yard in The 1900s Pit Village with a fascinating display of vintage and veteran motor vehicles and bicycles. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Reenactors compare vintage bicycles. The Friends of Beamish were gathered in the school yard in The 1900s Pit Village with a fascinating display of vintage and veteran motor vehicles and bicycles. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A vintage car makes its way. The sole surviving 1906 Morriss steam car – built by the company based in London and not to be confused with the more famous Morris Motors of Oxford was also on show. It was one of only four ever built. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A vintage car makes its way. The sole surviving 1906 Morriss steam car – built by the company based in London and not to be confused with the more famous Morris Motors of Oxford was also on show. It was one of only four ever built. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A vintage bus passes the Box 40 and a queue for a sweet shop in the 1900s Town of Beamish open air museum. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A vintage bus passes the Box 40 and a queue for a sweet shop in the 1900s Town of Beamish open air museum. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Re-enactors drive a vintage car through the open air museum. Traction engines, fire engines, cars and motorbikes made up as many as 120 of the participating exhibits. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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Re-enactors drive a vintage car through the open air museum. Traction engines, fire engines, cars and motorbikes made up as many as 120 of the participating exhibits. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A re-enactor stands behind the counter in a grocery shop. Visitors could also see the Durham Pals, Gordon Highlanders and Scots at War military re-enactment groups around the museum or take locomotive trips through the Georgian landscape. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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A re-enactor stands behind the counter in a grocery shop. Visitors could also see the Durham Pals, Gordon Highlanders and Scots at War military re-enactment groups around the museum or take locomotive trips through the Georgian landscape. (Oli Scarff / AFP)

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