TRACTOR TREK TRAVELLERS

Thank you everyone that came along on our 2011 treks and a special thank you to those who organised events and for the wonderful catering delivered at each event. Certainly the days have all been well set up and it’s a shame that we don’t seem to attract all that many tractors at times. Yet at Wentworth there were 212 looking at nothing but salt bush yet we have excellent scenery around here in Central Victoria. There may be a little change in direction of Treks as well with some as the stopping off for lunch at a Hotel seemed popular. Then the BBQ’s out in the bush work just as well. Plus looking at collections on the way around or even tractors etc for sale seemed to be popular. Anyway we will see what 2012 brings.

Looking forward. A Merry Christmas to all and your families and a wish that you keep safe and well.

Some information to pop into your diary but as always subject to confirmation as we get closer to events. I will send more information early in 2012.
26th November 2011 – Daylesford Show. No Trek but you are most welcome to come along and display your tractor, engines or vehicles.
24th & 25th March Wunghnu. Trek on the 24th starting at 10:00am. Saturday and Sunday there is an engine, vehicle, tractor display and tractor pull. They run two tracks at this one and had 90 tractors on display last event. Lloyd 58299432.
24th & 25th March – Mortlake. Trek on the Saturday and BBQ tea in the Mortlake Caravan Park Saturday night organised by the Fergy Club and provided by Federation. Display on Sunday. Fergy Club are organising.
20th May: Gisborne Steam and machinery rally. An excellent event that has been running for a number of years now. Tractor pull as well. Mac 54 29 3161.
26th May Dunolly Trek. A good run around the district stopping occasionally for a story from past events in the area. Lunch and MT at a fee of $20.00.
Brian 5468 1282
2nd & 3rd June. Camp Quality at Bendigo Show Grounds. Display of machinery and vehicles in conjunction with the Home Maker Expo. Trek leaves at 10:00 Saturday only for a visit to a couple of historical locations within Bendigo. All income to Camp Quality Kids.
Neil 0408033839.
26th August. Marong Picnic at the Marong racecourse. Breakfast at 8:30ish and we will start off on the Trek at 10:00 for about 3 hours. Please phone Neil on 0408033839 for catering if you are not a regular at this event. **
15th & 16th September. Deniliquin Collector club annual rally. This is a great weekend with a Swap, engine & car display. Trek stars at 9:00am and will be only a short one in the town area.
Ph: Tom on 588 17 803. **
6th & 7th October – Dunolly event for Central Goldfields Club. Excellent 2 day event with a tractor pull on Sunday.
Brian 5468 1282
7th October TBC. From a Location yet to be decided upon but near Kyneton/Glelyon. We will be in the hills and there will be several stops made to enjoy the views. Leaving at 10:00 sharp. Morning tea before. Basic loading ramp available. Ph: Jack on 53 48 75 75. This is the day after a huge display of vehicles and tractors at the Bendigo Show Grounds. This is also the same weekend as the Dunolly Display event. A move of Jack’s event may be required.
16th October TBC. Perhaps Romsey to somewhere. More on this closer to the date. Unload at Mac Reynolds place at 33 Ewing Drive Romsey. There is parking in his yard or the place next door. Please call Mac a day or 2 before the event so as he can direct you to your parking spot.
Ph: Mac 54 29 3161. or on 0429 331 110.
28th October TBC. Muckleford Steam day & Tractor Pull. Trek leaving at 10:00 for a run around the area. Lots to see at this event with the Trains running and a number vehicles on display.

** denotes a loading ramp is available.

What make is a good tractor for use on a Trek? Grey Fergy’s seem to be popular as they are light to move around, parts are easy to obtain and they are cheap to run. Best thing though is that they seem to be able to come down low in the revs in top gear and pull off again without changing gear. Then if you have to change the box isn’t too bad to get along with. Some tractors with the higher road gear die at the sight of a hill and that makes it a little more challenging. Others have gate gear shifts and that also presents challenges. Are 35 Fergy’s as good as the TEA 20’s? Happy to have a comparison discussion of all makes one day.

Regards,
Neil Athorn 38 Bolton Drive
BENDIGO 3550. Ph: 54 422 851 Mob: 0408033839