TRACTION engines puffed and whistled to Goostrey for a weekend festival of steam.
Enthusiasts gathered first at the Space Invader, the former Red Lion, to mark a special milestone.
The Barber family celebrated the 125th anniversary of their pride and joy, the Stanley Monarch, from its home in Chelford.
The steam-fired engine was bought by late grandad Alan Barber in 1961 and has been cherished as a family heirloom through decades of rallying in Goostrey and elsewhere.
Now, it is in the capable hands of Alan's grandsons, Guy Camm and Adrian Barber, who care for the venerable machine.
The family often takes part in the annual rally of steamers at the Crown Inn, which was held on Saturday.
Adrian said: "We are regulars at the rally in Goostrey as well as other rallies, and we look after the Stanley Monarch on behalf of everyone in the family.”
The proud family posed for pictures outside the 17th-century pub before joining other traction engines at the nearby Crown Inn car park.
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Heavy showers failed to deter owners from enjoying the bonhomie of such a collection as fellow enthusiasts discussed the merits and history of machines on show.
Goostrey Parish Archive joined in the event with a display of rolling photographs on screen and a collection of local paper cuttings of similar events in the village over the generations.
The display was created by archivist Stewart Smallwood, drawing on the collection of his mum, village historian, the late Jean Smallwood.
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