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A full house under the shade of the grandstand as they watch some of the classic steam engines rumble by doing the daily Pioneer Power Parade.
Photo: Sandy Black
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Britney and Charity Martin of Strathclair head to the 4 Hitch Class at the Manitoba Clydesdale Classic with the help of Eric Thevenot of Strathclair. The show ring was watered down but it was still a dusty trail.
Photo: Sandy Black
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A daily challenge is crowd participation in a Tug of War with a steam engine. Can you guess who wins?
Photo: Sandy Black
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Dwayne Moorehead of Douglas, Man., operator and adoptee of the Versatile 1080 tractor known as Big Roy, lights the 40th birthday candle at the Thresherman's Reunion in Austin. Restored in 2016, the 30-foot, 600 horsepower tractor was built in 1977 and has been kept at the museum since 1979. Looking on (l-r) is Robert Beamish of Hamiota and Alex Campbell of Austin.
Photo: Sandy Black
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Gordon Nelson of Austin was first out of the stook pitching line with his team last Friday. It was part of the daily stooking and threshing competition with gas tractors against steam engines.
Photo: Sandy Black
The Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede, which took place July 27-30 in Austin, Man., was a great opportunity for visitors to see some of Manitoba’s agricultural history and experience it in action.
