I love this video John. It brings back memories of my childhood. My father had an agricultural contracting business in the 1950s / 60s. He didn't have a traction engine but did have several tractors and various machines including two threshing machines. The frustration of aligning the pulleys was a challenge, especially on uneven ground.
Did you ever go to haigh steam rally near Bolton? I camped there every year with my bow top gypsy wagon from around 1996 until 2004ish when it came to an end. Lots of steam men there
Thanks for posting this. It must seem strange to see your younger self and your son! I remember 1996 so well for many reasons. It seems strange now how dated it all looks - even the contemporary cars glimpsed look old fashioned now! It looks like you got the videography skills from your Dad! Did you only just realise he had this footage? Ps thought one of them was going to lose a hand trying to put that belt on!
Great footage John. Amazing how long ago 96 really is, doesn't seem it somehow. I wonder if that bloke is still trying to get that belt to run! He should have called it a day whilst he still had all of his digits. I don't think he was cut out for it. I hope this footage brings a smile to your Dad.
I love this video John. It
brings back memories of my childhood. My father had an agricultural
contracting business in the 1950s / 60s. He didn't have a traction
engine but did have several tractors and various machines including
two threshing machines. The frustration of aligning the pulleys was a
challenge, especially on uneven ground.
that is exceptional quality for a video of that age.
Really beautiful machines loved the bikes thanks for filming it regards John
Great video John, thanks for sharing.
Good on you John for keeping track of this!
Did you ever go to haigh steam rally near Bolton? I camped there every year with my bow top gypsy wagon from around 1996 until 2004ish when it came to an end. Lots of steam men there
Just wondering if the Guy mounting the belt still as all his fingers !
Thanks for posting this. It must seem strange to see your younger self and your son! I remember 1996 so well for many reasons. It seems strange now how dated it all looks - even the contemporary cars glimpsed look old fashioned now! It looks like you got the videography skills from your Dad! Did you only just realise he had this footage?
Ps thought one of them was going to lose a hand trying to put that belt on!
Great footage John. Amazing how long ago 96 really is, doesn't seem it somehow. I wonder if that bloke is still trying to get that belt to run! He should have called it a day whilst he still had all of his digits. I don't think he was cut out for it. I hope this footage brings a smile to your Dad.
how many of theirs engines are till going today ?
Great piece of history, is this rally still happening today? (2019)
you must have still been in school back then i'd have thought john
I wish
Wow, I tell you what’s scary is the things that have changed since 1996! Was definitely better times back then
And it seems like only yesterday.
It was. Back when you could randomly touch women and it was just normal.
cant beat a good old steam rally