|
|
 |
|
Blue Bag Media
Farm Power
attendance, exhibitors up
GREENVILLE – “The guy lost his mind building this,” said Noel “Bud”
Carpenter about his tractor train, built from various antique tractor
pieces in 2007. He laughed then talked about some of the units, ranging
from a water tank still painted in its original army colors to a small
wagon and a two-wheeler looking somewhat like a chariot. They all rode
on steel wheels, like many of their full-size ancestors.
“No flat tires on these things,” he added. “Want me to take it for a
spin?” He called out to some kids and their dad – Steve Truster and
children Emma, Andrew and Logan – were happy to oblige, climbing in and
riding around as Carpenter did a couple figure eights. It was difficult
to tell who was having the most fun, the passengers or the driver.
Carpenter’s train was just one of the many displays, events and
demonstrations at the 15th annual Greenville Farm Power of the Past
July 10-13. According to Rick Brewer, they’ve had good crowds. As of
Friday evening there were 294 vintage tractors, 207 vintage Lawn &
Garden tractors and 274 campers. He added he saw at least another 15
lawn and garden tractors come in that morning...
Read the rest of the article at Blue Bag Media
|
|
|
|
