Andy Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Yesterday I managed to get along to the Perkins Open day. They had a nice display of tractors and plant machinery from down the years hosting the various Perkins engines installed. I took plenty of photos, so I will get them uploaded later today hopefully. The day included an extensive factory tour which was also great, so pretty good day all round! Quote
Spud Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 u know that Caterpillar own Perkins ;) cheers Reece Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Brilliant Andy... not too far to travel for you either.... I look forward to viewing the photo's Quote
Andy Posted June 17, 2007 Author Posted June 17, 2007 u know that Caterpillar own Perkins ;) cheers Reece Indeed, I didnt know they supplied JCB with one type of engine either. Strange seeing they are rivals. Quote
Eurodeere Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 JCB have developed their own engine as a result of Caterpillars purchase of Perkins. Quote
Tractorman810 Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Brilliant Andy... not too far to travel for you either.... I look forward to viewing the photo's thought you would have gone marky Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 thought you would have gone marky Didn't know about it mate... I would have gone as well :'( :'( Quote
Andy Posted June 18, 2007 Author Posted June 18, 2007 I think it may have been employees only Mark, my girlfriends dad works there so thats how I got a ticket. Im trying to find my bloomin USB link for my phone to get the pictures on here. Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 I think it may have been employees only Mark, my girlfriends dad works there so thats how I got a ticket. Im trying to find my bloomin USB link for my phone to get the pictures on here. Ah I see.... thanks Andy.... shame... I would love to have gone as well :'( Fingers crossed you find the lead then :D Quote
Andy Posted July 9, 2007 Author Posted July 9, 2007 Finally managed to get those images from my phone. Not the best quality in the world, but gives you an idea of what was on offer. Most were sourced from local farms. Its a shame they couldnt locate a few better examples, plus a few others, but the display still generated a lot of interest. Quote
gogreengelb Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Hi Andy. Small world my wife was there also, she went along to see the small racing car her son at built last year while at Bath Uni.Perkins had helped sponsor their project Brian Quote
Andy Posted July 9, 2007 Author Posted July 9, 2007 Hi Andy. Small world my wife was there also, she went along to see the small racing car her son at built last year while at Bath Uni.Perkins had helped sponsor their project Brian It definitely is Brian. I saw them there, but my loughborough formula student team were there also as we are too, sponsored by Perkins. Quote
Lord Ferguson Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Some lovely pics there Andy... and the second 825 to be posted in two days.... how strange is that Quote
Lady Ferguson Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Some really fab machines there Andy.. especially the little red ones Quote
powerrabbit Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 If those pics are off your mobile phone Andy, they are such good quality, you can chuck your digi camera! Quote
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