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Vintage and classic tractor enthusiasts flocked to Shepton Mallet on January 29th-30th for the tractor scene’s traditional season-opener at the Bath & West Showground.

Now under the guidance of Margaret and Mike Marshall and their team of helpers, this year’s show was the biggest yet, and visitors powered through the gates in great numbers on both days.

My first port of call following my early arrival at the sunny showground on Saturday morning, was the Edmund Rack Hall, where the special feature this year was focussed on none other than Massey Ferguson. Down the left of the hall I was greeted by two-wheel-drive gems, and was particularly impressed by the well restored, 1979 MF 565 belonging to T Wilcox. Equally