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Leopold Roper perches atop his grandfather John Hayden's tractor in Cherry Valley. - Alison JenkinsAlmost any trip through the P.E.I. countryside will reveal a tractor or two, whether at work or rest.SaltWire Network took a tour recently to see what’s behind some of the ornamental antiques dotted along Island roadsides.The red tractor grumbled to life on the first try under Doug Dekker’s practised hand.
However, the real reason to take the Farmall home and get it running smoothly is that the MacLeod cousins – Elmer’s descendants – are gathering on P.E.I. this summer.Dr. Edwin Pineau enjoys collecting and restoring antique tractors. - Alison JenkinsWhen touring Anne’s Land on Route 258 between North Rustico and New Glasgow, a colourful lineup of vintage tractors catches the eye.
The hardy assembly includes various makes and models, all similar to machines he remembers his family using to work their acreage“The mechanics ae simple,” he said, when SaltWire Network caught up to him in his home nearby which he shares with partner Wanita MacIntyre.Dr. Edwin Pineau's tractor collection adorns the side of the road in New Glasgow.
“After weeding or hoeing turnips all day, the tractor looked pretty nice,” he said, adding later, “A tractor was a tractor, up on the seat, away from the dust.”
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