Begg Plough and Fowler Tractor at Craik Forest
Forestry Commission copyright images of Forest Research photographs courtesy of Glenn Brearley, Roslin. Nil Ref No.
Discussion between tractor driver and forester? The Begg plough is turning out a very smooth well shaped furrow in what must be quite soft peat.
Note this Fowler tractor has a small winch fitted to the back but is not being used. The plough does have two ropes which most likely control the plough lift and the plough drop. Note also the make up of the Fowler track plates which do not appear to be bolted to a track chain but are actually hinged to each other giving a lighter configuration.
The registration number can only be partially seen but it fits in well with other Fowler tractors noted elsewhere where the numbers were JXK 102 and JXK 103. This one could well be JXK104 but the FC number is unreadable but likely to be in the range FC 0304.
Can anyone name the people and also identify the location in Craik Forest, Ettrick Forest Park somewhat west of Hawick.
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