Summary
Photograph shows a MF135 tractor pulling a railway carriage. Image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd (and earlier related companies) agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description of Content
A man is driving a MF135 tractor in a rail yard, pulling a railway carriage along a track over a crossing. Published in the Nov-Dec- 1970 issue of Massey Ferguson review. "This MF135 Tractor went to the rescue of the South Australian railways recently at Victor Harbour, .......... Assistance from the MF Victor Harbour dealer, Haynes Motors, was sought when railwaymen were unable to start a diesel rail car that serves the township. Dealer service mechanic Merv Knight used the 135 Tractor to tow the almost 27-ton car until it started.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
More Information
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Collection Names
Massey Ferguson Sunshine Collection (Deposit No.1), H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd, Before 2002
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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970
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Individuals Identified
Knight, Merv
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in blue ink on back, 'MF Review / Page 3 / 4 cols / "This MF135 Tractor" / s/s 08-1.70 In pencil, 'SHUNTING TRAIN'
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Dimensions
165 mm (Width), 120 mm (Height)
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