A neighbouring farm has been acquired in order to house the Sandstone Heritage Trust collection of tractors, combine harvesters, farm implements, threshing machines, tools and rare breeds. The farm known as Lagerplaats is 7-kms from the main complex in particularly beautiful scenery in the Eastern Free State in South Africa. The object is to relocate a cross-section of Sandstone's older vintage agricultural machinery and implements in an original setting adjacent to working lands where they will be used on a regular basis.

Chris Wilson and Wilfred Mole moved the first items this week. The pictures tell the story.

Sandstone staff were happy to hitch a ride.
Leaden skies reflect the weather pattern in January 2006.
Over 350-mms of rain was recorded for the month.

Chris Wilson on the John Deere 50 Combine splashing through the endless streams and puddles en route.

The first of the elderly gentlemen arrive at Die Ou Plaas. Left: Case Model C, right: Case Crossmount

Series III and Sunshine combining their new home.