Rarities at the Woolpit Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 9th August 2023
We report on a couple of rare machines that were spotted among the many interesting exhibits at this year's Woolpit Steam Rally.
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Wrotham Classic Transport Rally
Chris Graham on 8th August 2023
Patrick Boniface reports from this year's Wrotham Classic Transport Rally which, these days, is organised by the Malling Lions.
Hadlow Down Traction Engine & Historic Vehicle Rally
Chris Graham on 7th August 2023
Patrick Boniface reports from this year's very successful Hadlow Down Traction Engine & Historic Vehicle Rally.
Isle of Man Steam Railway’s 150th anniversary
Chris Graham on 4th August 2023
Simon Colbeck reports on the Isle of Man Steam Railway's 150th anniversary celebrations, which involved a week of spectacular activities.
We visit the brilliant Shillingstone Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 3rd August 2023
Joseph Lewis reports on the Three Okefords Preservation Society's successful Shillingstone Steam Rally, held at Blandford, Dorset, in May.
The Enfield Pageant of Motoring
Chris Graham on 2nd August 2023
Mike Neale reports on this year's brilliant Enfield Pageant of Motoring, held over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
The Kempton Weekend of Power!
Chris Graham on 1st August 2023
Alan Cullen reports from the recent Kempton Weekend of Power, which saw many interesting stationary engines gather in the spring sunshine.
Desirable recovery lorries from years gone by
Chris Graham on 31st July 2023
Michael Marshall takes a nostalgic look at some classic and desirable recovery lorries from years gone by.
Unique 1917 Bucyrus Class 24 steam dragline saved
Chris Graham on 28th July 2023
Keith Haddock recounts his involvement in the rescuing, moving and restoring a unique, 1917 Bucyrus Class 24 steam dragline.
Flagships of the Year appointed
Chris Graham on 27th July 2023
National Historic Ships UK has appointed six historic vessels to act as its Flagships of the Year, flying the flag for maritime heritage.
Ford Thames Trader models for collectors
Chris Graham on 26th July 2023
Following on from his recent look at Thames Trader toys, Mike Neale considers the later scale models made for adult collectors.
A superbly-restored 1969 Massey Ferguson 135
Chris Graham on 25th July 2023
Willie Carson enjoys meeting Andy Catterson and recounts the story of his beautifully-restored, 1969 Massey Ferguson 135 tractor.
1984 Bedford TL that’s been stunningly restored
Chris Graham on 21st July 2023
Pete Grieve’s Bedford TL has been lovingly restored to replicate a typical 1980s Scottish & Newcastle dray truck, as Pip Dunn reports.
Escobar’s steam engines found in Columbian theme park!
Chris Graham on 20th July 2023
A reader updates us on a couple of interesting steam engines with connections to one of Colombia's most notorious drug barons.
