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The Early Farm Days Show

By Wanda Willis

Black smoke from a 1924 Fairbanks-Morse rose and mixed with the early morning mountain mist. And as the eight ton, 60 HP engine warmed and its smoke turned gray, a horn on the compressor used to start it blasted, announcing the opening of the 9th Annual Early Farm Days Antique Engine and Tractor Show in Franklin, N.C.

Over 90 exhibitors from four southern states displayed their equipment during the weekend of July 20-21, 2001, with parts for sale, metal barnyard sculptures, handmade knives, toys of yesteryear, Model Ts, tractors, antique farm equipment and, of course, engines. Collectors and exhibitors of old engines always have stories to tell about their finds and their restoration work. But perhaps more importantly, as they show their engines these collectors also share with attendees a piece of America's history, a piece of history that is salvaged along with the ru...

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