This week we bring you more information about the historic Marshal Tractor that among other artifacts has been lovingly restored by the multi skilled artisans at the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists (BMP).
This historic Marshall Colonial Tractor Model C2 was purchased by John Drysdale and brought to Pioneer Sugar Mill in 1914. Unfortunately, the machine did not live up to expectations and lacked power – “it wouldn’t pull the skin off a rice pudding”. So, the tractor was parked in Delta Iron Works for decades.
Finally, after a long and convoluted process, it was declared heritage significant, and restored by BMP at the Brandon Heritage Precinct.
A similar 4 cylinder Marshall displayed at Ilfracombe has operational data showing the fuel consumption of 4 gallons per mile (well over 1000l per 100kms). Fortunately, fuel was cheap in those days. Our 2 cylinder Marshall has been running a bit rough of late and Treasurer Lex Kelly is concerned about fuel consumption. Vice President John Hanson has taken up the challenge to tune it up for better fuel economy.
The folks at BMP are proud of their achievements and welcome visitors to the Brandon Heritage Precinct 9am to 3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. You will get an amusing and informative guided tour introducing you to the collection and share a few interesting stories about their history.
Recently the local and regional Visitor Information Centres were treated to a grand tour of the Brandon Heritage Precinct ensuring that they are fully up to speed and can pass on information about the amazing historically important collection on offer to entertain visitors.
Come and join in the exciting huffing and puffing of the historic steam and diesel engines at our Open Day from 9am to 3pm on Saturday 10th May at the Brandon Heritage Precinct.
There’s something for everyone – the Iron Works Brewery will be open after 1pm - and the old Gardner Engine and furnace will fire up about 3pm!
For more information or to join the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists please call Lex on 0488 366 443 or email us at burdekinmp@outlook.com.
Contributed with thanks to the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Club.
What: Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Open Day
Where: Brandon Heritage Precinct
When: Saturday 10th May 9am to 3pm
Marshal Tractor before being lovingly restored
Marshal Tractor after restoration
Vice President John Hanson explaining the history of the Marshal Tractor
Photos supplied
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