Leduc West Antique Society
2005 Exposition
Cool, damp weather reduced the crowds a little at the 2005 Exposition, but there was lots to see and do in this, Alberta's Centennial year. I hope those of you who attended will send me your thoughts and your photos to add to this page; I was only able to spend a few hours at the show, so missed quite a bit.
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This centennial flag rose and fell with the motion of the pump jack to which it was attached. The pump and the one and a half horse power McCormick Deering 'M' engine which drove it were restored by Bill Wilson.
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This year Case was the featured make. Glen Sittler drives his "VA" Case and pulls a stationary Case unit and a Case eagle.
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Case made a lot of different models through the years, small ones like this 1941 model "S", ... |
... this Case 300, shown here in the parade ...
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... and this 1948 model "VA" Case owned and restored by Henry Stallknecht of Edmonton. |
There were a few large ones -- I think this is a 1200 Traction King made in the mid-1960s, but please correct me if I'm wrong. |
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Some, such as this 1938 model "R" owned by Ken Wardlow of Moonlake, Alberta, were shown in original condition.
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Others, this "R" for example, had been restored to 'as new' condition. Both circled the parade route to the delight of onlookers. |
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Here are a few more of the many Case tractors displayed.
Case 500, left.
Case 600, right
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1948 "LA" Case, left.
Orchard style Case, right.
Line of older Case tractors, below.
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