CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA’S RICH INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, THE ECHUCA MOAMA STEAM IRON AND TRADES REVIVAL IS ON THE KING’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AT ROTARY PARK, ECHUCA.
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The steam revival showcases various steam-powered machinery, vintage vehicles, and traditional trades.
There will be displays of steam traction engines, vintage steam engines, working Clydesdales, vintage classic cars, militaria, classic trucks, vintage tractors and sheep shearing by hand.
For those interested in lost trades, there will be leather carving, blacksmithing, operating the iron forge, rope making and many more.
Echuca Moama Steam Iron and Trades steam engine organiser Neil Hutchison pulls the steam engine collection together from far and wide.
“I’m an enthusiast, having had steam engines all my life,” Neil said.
Photo: Cath Grey
Photo by
Cath Grey
“If you come to the rally, we will probably see half a dozen steam engine brands that have survived to today.
“I was brought up with them, with dad being right into them.
“He was a shipwright for many years, and steamboats and engines were the natural progression.
“When we were kids, we used to bust an arse to get up to the steam rally every year, as it was just great back then.
Photo: Cath Grey
Photo by
Cath Grey
“It was a great family affair, with many people and steam engines running here, there and everywhere.”
The revival pays homage to those days by celebrating Australia and the region’s rich industrial history in a family-friendly way.
The steam revival will feature the popular Schloss Toys, where people of all ages can make traditional wooden toys.
For the kids, face painting, an animal nursery, and mini railway rides will keep the younger steam enthusiasts amused.
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Aidan Briggs
The Steam Revival Hub will be activated all day with food trucks, fire pits, and live music.
On Saturday, the Steam Revival Gala comes alive from 4pm until 7pm with live music, food, a licensed bar, an evening steam show, and a fire twirling demonstration.
With so much to see and do, this revival is perfect for families, history buffs and anyone who loves a little nostalgia.
Daily and weekend tickets are available online, as well as cash or card at the gate.
Echuca Moama Steam, Iron and Trades Revival will be held on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, at Rotary Park, Rose St, Echuca. For more information or to book tickets, visit www.steamrevival.org.au
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