Chimneys and old cars

Maldon is like a gift that keeps on giving and even though it was cold and wet we soldiered on.
we stopped for a look at the Beehive Mine chimney, standing at 30 meters tall and completed in 1863 is the only one if its age still standing in Victoria.
Nearby was the Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum. When we got there the elderly gentleman said he was about to close on head home for a cup of tea, but kindly offered to show us around the site. It was very gracious of him as he worked at the Museum on a voluntary basis. He proceeded to escort us around the sheds of equipment and vehicles, carefully unlocking each one and beckoning us to enter.
Once inside we were amazed at the quantity and quality of not just the vehicles, but also all of the other paraphernalia.
The gentleman who's name I cannot remember gave us heaps of info in detail about various items which speaks about his passion for the place, even at the tender age of 79.
The last shed he showed us was his pet project which housed an old fire cart. Being an ex fireman, you could see why it was his favourite. His knowledge of the history and origins of all the pieces was incredible.
We were very glad that he sacrificed his cup of tea to show us around.

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