Whitwell Steam & Country Fair
Chris Graham on 10th September 2021
Simon Colbeck reports on a great weekend of steam, tractors, beer tents and entertainment at the Whitwell Steam & Country Fair.
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The Medway Queen
Chris Graham on 9th September 2021
David Stearne has the latest news on the movements of the famous and much-loved paddle steamer, the Medway Queen.
1963 Ford Econoline Travel Wagon
Chris Graham on 7th September 2021
Mike Neale tells the interesting story of a very rare survivor in America, a 1963 Ford Econoline Travel Wagon.
Working Leyland trucks
Chris Graham on 6th September 2021
Working Leyland trucks are extremely thin on the ground nowadays, but Pip Dunn has tracked down an interesting pair in South Yorkshire.
Alley & MacLellan waggon steaming again!
Chris Graham on 5th September 2021
Bob Moorman reports on the long-awaited steaming of a rare and interesting Alley & MacLellan waggon that spent its working life in Argentina.
It’s a County record-breaker!
Chris Graham on 4th September 2021
The recent Cheffins-managed Liddle family sale saw some amazing machinery sold, including a spectacular Country record-breaker! It’s a County record-breaker: The ultimate 1983 1474 (No. 48724), which went on to make double what I predicted, fetching a whopping £249,312. It…
Massey Ferguson 3305 backhoe loader
Chris Graham on 3rd September 2021
Jane Brooks explains the appeal of a much-loved, 1960s Massey Ferguson 3305 backhoe loader that remains in regular use today.
The importance of ballast!
Chris Graham on 2nd September 2021
Bob Tuck takes a nostalgic look at the history and importance of ballast for heavy-haulage operators, and how its best contained.
The Old Glory Reader Survey
Chris Graham on 31st August 2021
Take part in the Old Glory magazine reader survey for the chance to win £100 of Tesco vouchers!
Ex-BR Class 33 diesel loco
Chris Graham on 31st August 2021
We report on a new arrival at the popular Bluebell Railway, an ex-BR Class 33 diesel loco that's set to make itself useful in many ways.
1978 London to Brighton Road Run
Chris Graham on 30th August 2021
Peter Esposito takes a nostalgic look back at the variety of interesting vehicles that took part in the 1978 London to Brighton Road Run. 1978 London to Brighton Road Run: Sentinel S6, BRF 200, of 1933 was the first six-wheeled…
Open Day & Steam Gathering report
Chris Graham on 28th August 2021
James Hamilton reports from very enjoyable Open Day & Steam Gathering, which took place at the Bursledon Brickworks Museum in late June.
SS Sir Walter Scott steam ship appeal
Chris Graham on 27th August 2021
We report on the urgent appeal that's been launched to keep the 121-year-old steam ship, SS Sir Walter Scott, operating on Loch Katrine.
Ferguson-Brown record-breaker!
Chris Graham on 26th August 2021
Peter Love reports on an HJ Pugh & Co auction that saw plenty of interesting tractors sold and a Ferguson-Brown record-breaker.