Parky Bates of Iveston are the Steam Tractors still around?

Picture shared by Peter Horsman on Consett & District Heritage Initative Facebook group (1) Consett & District Heritage Initiative | A steam traction engine belonging to P.R | Facebook
Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 14588, "Enterprise" DO 1932 in 1966
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Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 14588, “Enterprise” DO 1932 in 1966

Built in 1916 and here on display on Newcastle Town Moor in livery of showman P R Bates of Iveston, Leadgate

My understanding is Mr Bates had 2 tractors be great to know if either or both are still running and if so where, with any updated pictures

Did you ever see them. ride on them?

Did you work on the Bates Farm- possibly potato picking??

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