More than 1000 people passed through the gates at Higgins Heritage Park on Saturday and Sunday for the Vintage Machinery Show hosted by the Nelson Vintage Engine and Machinery Club.
The event, which saw young children get amongst the jigger and steam engine rides, and tractor and fencing displays for up to five hours, gave the public a snapshot in time to primary industry operations.
President David Holmes says the club was thrilled by the attendance.
“There’s a rural life museum with lots of old kitchenware, and shop displays, and there’s comments like ‘Oh, I haven’t seen one of those in years’.”
David says the event was also about raising club funds for restoration projects and more shed builds, and to spark more interest from people to bolster the club membership, which currently sits at about 60.
“Anyone who has got an interest in old machinery can come out on a Thursday and see if it’s something they are interested in, especially for retired people.”
