THOUSANDS of steam buffs gathered for a major rally at the weekend.

Everything from steam train rides to vintage vehicles was on show at the Welland Steam Rally.

More than 500 vintage cars, motorcycles and pedal cycles on display.

And one of the major attractions was the Old Time Fairground.

It is heralded as of the best in the country and featured traditional amusements such as galloping horses, big wheel, dodgems, hurricane jets, skid and ghost train mixed with children’s rides and side stalls, all accompanied by traditional fairground music.