These photographs are all from the archives down through the years. There are 20 in total.
We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.
Have a look through this selection and let us know, drop us a comment, or email [email protected].
In the weeks and months, we hope to bring regular Retro pictures for readers to enjoy.
5. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in late July 1980 is James Harkin from Ballymena who is seen cleaning out the boiler of a 1930 Marshall steam tractor at the Ulster Steam Traction Rally at Shane’s Castle. The grand old steam engines of long ago proudly showed their paces, some after a long journey from England. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
6. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in late July 1980 is Terry Connelly of Coleraine who is seen getting his 1934 Marshall steamed up at the Ulster Steam Traction Rally at Shane’s Castle. He is watched by his brother Dennis. The grand old steam engines of long ago proudly showed their paces, some after a long journey from England. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
7. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in late July 1980 is Dawn Black from Belfast who was just one of the many of all ages who took a trip into the past at the Ulster Steam Traction Rally at Shane’s Castle. The grand old steam engines of long ago proudly showed their paces, some after a long journey from England. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
8. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in late July 1980 is one of the fine steam engines at the Ulster Steam Traction Rally at Shane’s Castle. The grand old steam engines of long ago proudly showed their paces, some after a long journey from England. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage