Famous 1960s Radio Caroline trawler to be saved!
Chris Graham on 29th June 2023
We report on the funds being raised to save the 1960s trawler made famous as the ship from which Radio Caroline was broadcast.
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A brilliant Easter Vintage Festival!
Chris Graham on 27th June 2023
Peter Love reports on the brilliant Easter Vintage Festival which took place at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire in early April.
The fantastic cranes of Job Isles
Chris Graham on 26th June 2023
Derek Rayner, delves into the family archives of Job Isles, principal of one of the lesser-known crane-manufacturing firms in Yorkshire.
Beautifully-restored electric-powered milk float
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2023
The electric-powered milk float was a common sight 50 years ago, but survivors are rare. Bob Weir meets Paul Nicolls and his superb example.
1920s Dennis ‘pirate’ bus superbly restored
Chris Graham on 22nd June 2023
Zack Stiling visits the London Bus Museum to admire a newly-restored Dennis 'pirate' bus that's finished in the livery it last wore in 1929.
Fascinating memories of the lime-spreading industry
Chris Graham on 21st June 2023
Alan Dale recounts his memories of the lime-spreading industry, and the now classic trucks that he and his relatives used for that work.
TS Queen Mary benefits from £1 million donation
Chris Graham on 20th June 2023
Hugh Dougherty reports on a £1 million funding boost for the 1933-built Clyde steamer, TS Queen Mary; a very fitting 90th birthday present!
Classic White buses back working in Yellowstone!
Chris Graham on 19th June 2023
Kevin Hoggett reports that traditional White buses are taking tourists around Yellowstone National Park once again, as they did 60 years ago.
For the love of classic Bedford vans!
Chris Graham on 16th June 2023
Russ Harvey meets Paul Parry, whose love of Bedford vans dates all the way back to his childhood, and inspects his CA collection.
Electric-powered Ferguson TE-A 20
Chris Graham on 15th June 2023
David Reed visits Keith Atkinson to discover how he converted his recently-purchased 1949 Ferguson TE-A 20 to electric power.
Crakehall Crank-Up 2023
Chris Graham on 14th June 2023
Mike Milestone reports from this year's Crakehall Crank-Up, and spotlights some of the interesting stationary engines on show at the event.
Classic Car and Restoration Show
Chris Graham on 13th June 2023
Peter Simpson shares some of the interesting exhibits he found at this year's Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC.
Steam engines in Serbia
Chris Graham on 12th June 2023
Miroslav Milutinovic reports on some more steam engines that he's found sadly neglected and abandoned in various parts of Serbia.
The world’s largest motor graders!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2023
Keith Haddock takes a look at some of the world’s largest motor graders, most of which are now relegated to the history books.
