Stepping back in time with trucks and machinery

CLASSIC trucks, tractors, cars and more will roll into the Geelong Showgrounds from Saturday, January 11, as the Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show returns.

Run by the vintage machinery section of the Royal Geelong Agricultural Pastoral Society, the show runs across two days featuring displays and demonstrations.

Those heading along can expect a mountain of entertainment with vintage cars from local and distant clubs and remote-control truck displays through to the boiler house in full operation and more.

Committee member Angela Reynolds said the show is a great opportunity for people to see what sort of hobbies exist.

“We’ve got a whole heap of likeminded clubs that all come and have a chance to display on the weekend.

“Not only does that make the event really great for people to come and see, it’s also a great chance for those clubs to actually gain new members and display what they do.”

This year’s event will also have a focus on Chamberlain Tractors, designed and built for Australian conditions, with some still found being used daily on farms today.

More particular clubs including the Model Aircraft Association, Military Reenactment group, local Model Aircraft Association and more will also be in attendance.

Ms Reynolds said one of the main attractions for the event is the tractor pull.

“Lots of people like to sit and watch the tractors get put through their paces on the tractor pull sled.

“The B-24 Liberator engine display from Werribee is always a crowd favourite as well, when they start that engine up and these are classic things that are with us every year, but they’re always crowd favourites.”

Event organisers hope the show creates the next generation of enthusiasts.

“We really pride ourselves on giving people a cheap, family day out for anyone in the family, both young and old,” Ms Reynolds said.

“We hope that people can come along, talk about what they see, see some interesting things and hopefully perhaps ignite a passion or an interest in a particular hobby.”

The show will run from 9am until 5pm tomorrow and reopen from 9am until 4pm on Sunday, January 12.

For more information, head to classictruckandmachinery.com.au