Kyabram Mack Truck Muster & Vintage Engine Rally

On the 21st & 22nd March 2020, the showgrounds at Kyabram will be the place to be with the Mack Truck Muster and the Vintage Engine and Machinery Rally, supported by our local Campaspe Shire, with exhibitors from far and wide, showing off their treasured collections. The Vintage Engine Rally has been held for over 20 years and the numbers and diversity of displays grows each year. It is interesting to see the stationery engines all chugging away, also the old tractors all lined up with an air of dignity about them, as well as the majestic steam engines who are the gentle giants from the days gone by.

The old feral utes are always a favourite and they gather many a photo and comment. The younger generation appreciate seeing, and the older generation appreciate revisiting, the many working displays which include sheep shearing, the many blacksmiths in action, sleeper cutting, hay pressing, mini steam engines, working meccano display, plus many more, all displaying their trade with the old time equipment.

The memorabilia shed is always popular with different displays each year. A great deal of attention is given to the ‘What Am I’ table, with some amusing suggestions given. It is always interesting to listen to the exhibitors explain the workings of their, at times rare, displays.

The Kyabram Mack Muster, which has the record for the most Mack trucks in the one place at the one time in Australia, is run in conjunction with the Vintage Engine Rally. Many of the trucks and spectators travel from interstate just to be a part of the Muster. Keeping to the theme of the weekend, some of the trucks will be restoreable, and others will be magnificently restored. The owners of the trucks love talking to interested enthusiasts, and showing them the work that has been done on their ‘pride and joy’.

Children under 16 years of age are free. For any enquiries please contact Barb Thomson Mob. 0439 448444 email: thomobarb@bigpond.com or write to: Secretary Kyabram Vintage Engine Club PO Box 855 Kyabram Vic. 3620.