Classic trams and trolleybuses
Chris Graham on 3rd June 2021
Phil Barnes spotlights some classic trams and trolleybuses from the collection at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Articles
1982 Dodge damage control vehicle
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2021
Bob Weir encounters an interesting and unusual Dodge damage control vehicle from the nuclear power industry.
1940s Zadrugar T-08 tractor
Chris Graham on 1st June 2021
The 1940s Zadrugar T-08 tractor grew out of Yugoslavia’s post-war break-away from the USSR, as Aleksandar Vidojkovic and Tony Hoyland explain.
1928 Aveling & Porter roller
Chris Graham on 31st May 2021
Paul Ritchie tells the tale of first-time engine owner Steve Vaughan, acquired and restored his 1928 Aveling & Porter roller.
Austin Minor Pick-up restoration
Chris Graham on 30th May 2021
Russ Harvey tells the story of his 15-year, Austin Minor Pick-up restoration, which was finally finished during lockdown.
Classic lorry road run
Chris Graham on 28th May 2021
Anne Bates reports on a recent classic lorry road run that sent the lucky drivers down some of the best roads Wales has to offer.
A famous Ford 5000 tractor
Chris Graham on 27th May 2021
Jane and Stephen Brooks recount the tale of what became a famous Ford 5000 tractor, being the basis of what's not a very collectible toy.
The versatile Bedford M-Type
Chris Graham on 26th May 2021
Peter Davies examines the tough and extremely versatile Bedford M-Type’s multi-fuel engines, and some non-military applications.
Classic McCormick-Deering and Farmall tractors
Chris Graham on 24th May 2021
Bob Weir enjoys a trips to Scvotland to spend a few hours with Roy MacGregor and his classic McCormick-Deering and Farmall tractors.
1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam loco
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2021
We report on the long-awaited restoration of a much-travelled, 1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam locomotive, that’s now in operational condition.
Newly-launched Trackside magazine
Chris Graham on 22nd May 2021
Newly-launched Trackside magazine is the exciting, in-depth publication for railway preservationists and active enthusiasts everywhere!
Crossley PH 1030 engine found!
Chris Graham on 21st May 2021
Anthony Fides provides some photographs of his latest find, and interesting Crossley Brothers PH 1030 enclosed crank engine.
Classic tippers and dumpers
Chris Graham on 20th May 2021
Mike Forbes presents photos from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ archive featuring classic tippers and dumpers in different quarry settings.
Burrell Special Scenic No.1
Chris Graham on 19th May 2021
Bob Moorman charts the life of one of the most recognisable, 100-year-old showman’s engines around, Burrell Special Scenic No.1.