We visit the excellent South Yorkshire Transport Museum
Chris Graham on 6th December 2023
Continuing our short series on commercial vehicle museum collections, David Reed visited the South Yorkshire Transport Museum.
Articles
Rail and Ale Festival on the popular Statfold Barn Railway
Chris Graham on 5th December 2023
David Reed reports on the recent Rail and Ale Festival that attracted large crowds to the Statfold Barn Railway, in Staffordshire.
This is certainly no ordinary 1953 TE-D 20!
Chris Graham on 4th December 2023
Ferguson conversions come in many shapes and sizes, but John Jones’ 1953 TE-D 20 is certainly a real head-turner, as Bob Weir discovers.
Beautifully restored and detailed 1936 Commer 8cwt van
Chris Graham on 1st December 2023
Brian Culpan tells the story of a 1936 Commer 8cwt van, and the events which secured the survival of this now rare and desirable model.
BARTON FAMILY (SEABEA TRANSPORT) AUCTION
Chris Graham on 30th November 2023
Amazing Malcolm Harris auction of classic commercials, cars, equipment and spares taking place this weekend really is not to be missed!
A passion for Massey Ferguson tractors
Chris Graham on 30th November 2023
Chris Graham meets Andrew Drinkwater to learn about his life-long passion for Massey Ferguson tractors, and to spotlight a special model.
Great new diecast and resin models to collect!
Chris Graham on 29th November 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at the recently-released diecast and resin models of vans, ambulances, campers and other light commercials.
Brilliant steam ploughing working weekend at Stotfold Mill
Chris Graham on 28th November 2023
Simon Colbeck reports on a working weekend at Stotfold Mill, which saw the return of two very special steam engines to the ploughing field.
British National Ploughing Championships
Chris Graham on 27th November 2023
Chris Graham reports from the British National Ploughing Championships, and spotlights the Ferguson successes at this year’s event.
Original 1977 Foden Fleetmaster press vehicle restored
Chris Graham on 24th November 2023
The Fleetmaster was Foden’s approach to the component truck, but all done in the Sandbach style, says Ian Shaw.
Classic 1973 Bedford HA Post Office van beautifully preserved
Chris Graham on 23rd November 2023
Mike Neale tells the story of the Mills Bothers' latest Post Office van, a 1973 Bedford HA, and its restoration.
The life and times of the unique HMS Swiftsure
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2023
Conrad Waters reviews the career of HMS Swiftsure, the final Royal Navy cruiser to be delivered during World War II.
Timber extraction using classic Ford and Fordson machinery
Chris Graham on 21st November 2023
We visit the Sussex/Kent border to meet a man who uses venerable, but well-maintained machinery for timber extraction and reforestation.
2024 Great Dorset Steam Fair cancelled
Chris Graham on 20th November 2023
We report on the sad news that this year's Great Dorset Steam Fair has been cancelled and that the event remains for sale.
