Tractor Fest 2023; the UK’s biggest and best!
Chris Graham on 19th July 2023
Chris Graham reports from Tractor Fest, where thousands of enthusiasts gathered for the UK’s greatest tractor event.
Articles
1896 tall ship secures more essential funding
Chris Graham on 18th July 2023
Historic 1896 tall ship secures additional funding for essential restoration work to help secure its long-term future on the River Clyde.
Morris J-Type GPO van enjoys new lease of life!
Chris Graham on 17th July 2023
Mike Neale tracks down a fine example of what many consider to be the archetypal British GPO van, the Morris J-Type.
Lister Junior celebrates its 100th anniversary!
Chris Graham on 14th July 2023
Charles Craig celebrates the 100th anniversary of a forgotten pioneer of the stationary engine world, the Lister Junior.
Chiltern Vintage Tractor Charity Run was a right royal success!
Chris Graham on 13th July 2023
Gary Anderson reports on the 17th Chiltern Vintage Tractor Charity Run, organised in aid of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
1974 Guy Big J6 cement mixer beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 12th July 2023
David Reed takes a trip to Huddersfield to meet Johnny Murphy and admire his 1974 Guy Big J6 concrete mixer.
Steam Traction World investment strengthens sales success
Chris Graham on 11th July 2023
Paul Ritchie reports on the latest developments at miniature traction engine kit company Steam Traction World following recent investment.
1914 HMS Caroline restoration continuing well
Chris Graham on 10th July 2023
We bring an encouraging update as the restoration of HMS Caroline, the last surviving warship from the Battle of Jutland, continues.
The amazing history of truck builder, Thornycroft
Chris Graham on 7th July 2023
Ed Burrows explores the fascinating history of truck manufacturer Thornycroft, that started life building Thames motor launches then warships!
1952 A40 Devon van
Chris Graham on 6th July 2023
Chris Cole’s 1952 A40 Devon van hasn’t travelled far in 71 year, and still lives close its Birmingham birthplace, as Mike Neale discovers.
Fine 1902 Fowler B5 returns home from New Zealand
Chris Graham on 5th July 2023
Paul Ritchie reports on the return from New Zealand of Matt Farwell’s 1902 Fowler B5 single-cylinder general purpose traction engine.
1964 Scammell Highwayman restored over eight years
Chris Graham on 4th July 2023
This 1964 Scammell Highwayman was Tony Ready's first restoration. It took eight years to complete and this is his story of the project.
1948 JAP 2A stationary engine carefully restored
Chris Graham on 3rd July 2023
Steve Stuart recounts the story of buying his 1948 JAP 2A stationary engine and water pump set and the subsequent, careful restoration.
Shelf-sized classics of Commer and Karrier vans
Chris Graham on 30th June 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at some shelf-sized classics, this time with a very familiar Rootes product as his theme.
