News from the Friends of Fagan Park

We really enjoyed an excellent Open Day on Australia Day. No rain for a change, and not hot at all - we could not have asked for better. We brought out all of our trucks and tractors, and having driven the 1918 International truck under its own UT\JW KTW YMJ ܪWXY YNRJ YMJ [JW^ day before, drove it out of its shed and into the display line-up. We did not attempt to drive it in the lunchtime parade around the park - that would be tempting fate - and anyway, the parade ended in drama, having to tow back the Leyland truck and one tractor. Fagan park attracted a large number of visitors on the day, and many of them visited our display and took in the museums and beautifully furnished homestead.

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Austin 7 "Chummy" to a big 1970's Rolls-Royce, and their display was complimented by several historic vehicles brought by our members - a big Buick, FC Holden, Austin 10, and Austin Freeway. Very photogenic for the public!

Already mentioned was the milestone of driving the .SYJWSFYNTSFQ YWZHP KTW YMJ ܪWXY time on 25th January, using a chair strapped in place as a seat.

Also mentioned was the Leyland truck failing to complete the parade. It appears fuel blockages are the problem. Beware of older vehicles standing unused for long periods - modern-day fuels will contaminate the fuel system, with dire consequences. We are investigating fuel conditioners which may help.

Mention last month of the Meadowbank vertical engine being revisited provides no joy to report at all. It refuses to run, even though it checks out in all respects. It will be a shame if we have to give up on it.

If you would like to contact us to offer your services as a volunteer, call Ian 0419 435 475, or Vern 0405 703 413.

Rolls-Royce and Buick cars