Very collectable Leyland Comet models from Dinky
Chris Graham on 16th August 2024
Mike Neale begins a two-part profile of Leyland Comet models, looking first at the contemporary Dinky model and reworking chipped originals.
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Vintage road and rail steam on the Isle of Man
Chris Graham on 15th August 2024
We report on the interesting vintage road and rail steam that gathered on the Isle of Man recently for a special photographic week.
Interesting exhibits at the Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show
Chris Graham on 14th August 2024
Joseph Lewis reports on the range of classic commercials he spotted at this year's Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show, in Dorset.
Innovative County cutters in the 1970s
Chris Graham on 13th August 2024
Mike Gormley recounts the story of how a County 4000/4 tractor was modified for grass-cutting motorway embankments back in the 1970s.
Innishannon Steam & Vintage Rally 2024
Chris Graham on 12th August 2024
John Webber reports on the interesting range of stationary engines that he spotted at this year's Innishannon Steam & Vintage Rally.
Classic commercials at the Neath Steam & Vintage Show
Chris Graham on 9th August 2024
Ashley Lovering reports from the always-popular Neath Steam & Vintage Show, which took place next to the Cefn Coed Colliery Museum at Crynant.
Orange tractors gather at Tractor Fest 2024!
Chris Graham on 8th August 2024
David Reed reports on the bumper crop of ‘oranges’ that he found at Tractor Fest 2024, the UK’s biggest tractor enthusiasts’ extravaganza.
Classic ex-Post office vehicles find new homes
Chris Graham on 7th August 2024
We report on the recent sale of a batch of interesting ex-Post Office vehicles sold recently by Anglia Car Auctions.
The 2024 Hertfordshire Steam & Country Show
Chris Graham on 6th August 2024
Hundreds of enthusiasts visited Letchworth Garden City for the Hertfordshire Steam & Country Show on 1st-2nd June, as Zack Stiling reports.
Classic International Harvester 440 and 445 balers
Chris Graham on 5th August 2024
Jonathan Whitlam champions the International Harvester 440 and 445 balers – a couple of classic machines from the 1970s.
75th anniversary of Birmingham’s Number 50 bus route
Chris Graham on 2nd August 2024
We report on the celebrations organised to mark the 75th anniversary of Birmingham’s Number 50 bus route, at Transport Museum Wythall.
Here’s a beautifully renovated, ex-JCB ERF EC11
Chris Graham on 1st August 2024
Bob Birchenough’s ERF EC11 was good when bought, but six months on it’s even better. Peter Simpson tells the story.
Superbly restored 1957 Ferguson 35
Chris Graham on 31st July 2024
Bob Weir takes a trip to North Wales to discover the story behind Colin Griffiths’ superbly restored 1957 Ferguson 35.
We sample the engineering treats on offer at ListerFest 2024
Chris Graham on 30th July 2024
Barry Job reports on the fantastic variety of machinery on display at ListerFest 2024, which took place at the Apedale Valley Light Railway.
