Unfortunately, there were a couple of typos in that article. I made corrections in my editor's column an issue or 2 later, but not everybody reads that. 1969 2050's should have started with serial number 213 612, putting your tractor as the 5th 2050 built in 1969.

I am embarrassed to say that the article was written in a hurry, and it could have been a quite a bit clearer. Looking back on it, I can see how it would be hard to follow in places. Also a chart like I do in features now would have been helpful. Someday, I want to re-do everything I have on those tractors,and make it much more presentable.

Thanks for the compliments, it is appreciated.