The Case tractor, T29, was the third type L to be converted for use by the RNU by the Roadless Traction Co and had been stationed at Redcar from 1938 to 1957 and then at Filey until 1964. It was sold to a York farmer who used it for pulling down trees and then passed to a scrapyard owner and found itself pulling down buildings on a former RAF base.

Rough use had twisted the front draw bar and the gearbox was allowed to run out of oil, so the tractor was abandoned and lay virtually undisturbed for six years, with parts scattered around it in the grass and the gearbox steadily filling with water. In 1976 a tractor enthusiast bought the Case and returned it to running order, although retaining some post- RNL1 modifications, and after a few appearances at rallies it was put in store.

Two years ago Dave Pugh acquired T29 and was so intrigued by the unusual machine that he carried out considerable research into its history and the type in general. After much hard work, and the inevitable disappointments along the way, ex-RNLl T29 has now been restored to original, and exhibition, standard.

Not content with one restoration Dave Pugh is now also restoring T63. the former Scarborough station tractor..