Historic paddle steamers still working
Chris Graham on 27th January 2023
Paul Brown takes his camera to beautiful Lake Lucern in Switzerland, to record the historic paddle steamers still working regularly there.
Articles
A visit to the Hastings Miniature Railway
Chris Graham on 26th January 2023
Dave Vaughan reports from the Hastings Miniature Railway Gala, and investigates the railway’s fascinating history.
Light commercials at the NEC’s Classic Motor Show
Chris Graham on 25th January 2023
Peter Simpson reports on the interesting range of light commercials seen at the excellent Classic Motor Show, held at the NEC last November.
The fascinating history of the Muir-Hill tractor
Chris Graham on 24th January 2023
Jonathan Whitlam introduces the first Muir-Hill tractor that built on the concepts of the Northrop 5004 and made them truly successful.
Classic Caterpillars on the move to a new home
Chris Graham on 23rd January 2023
We report on the sale and re-location of a notable and interesting classic Caterpillar collection to a new home in Kent.
Sentinel steam waggons on a run down memory lane!
Chris Graham on 20th January 2023
David Reed enjoys watching Sentinel steam waggons climb the Horseshoe Pass in North Wales, on the historic test route for these vehicles.
1976 Bedford KM skip lorry beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 19th January 2023
Ian Shaw tells the story of Paul Riches Skips' restoration of its very first, 1976 Bedford KM, which arrived with the company back in 1985.
Very rare JF Coates stationary engine saved!
Chris Graham on 17th January 2023
Luke Coates recounts the rescue and subsequent shipping from Australia of a very rare JF Coates stationary engine.
Blakesley Vintage Working Weekend
Chris Graham on 16th January 2023
Peter Love reports from the very successful Blakesley Vintage Working Weekend which took place in Northamptonshire last September.
Very collectable toy Y Type vans
Chris Graham on 13th January 2023
Though no toy Y Type vans were made while the vehicles were current, white metal kit makers have made up for it since. Mike Neale reports.
The tragic, 1956 sinking of Italian liner Andrea Doria
Chris Graham on 12th January 2023
Dene Bebbington tells the story of the tragic, July 1956 sinking of the Italian liner Andrea Doria, after a collision in fog.
Vintage commercials enjoy a run to the seaside!
Chris Graham on 11th January 2023
Hugh Dougherty reports on a wonderful event last summer, when a selection of vintage commercials took a trip to the Scottish seaside.
Severn Valley Railway appeal launched
Chris Graham on 10th January 2023
Peter Love reports on a major fund-raising appeal launched by the Severn Valley Railway, in aid of its locomotive yard restoration project.
FE 35 tractor buying guide
Chris Graham on 9th January 2023
Chris Graham meets Ferguson enthusiast Dave Woolerton to discuss the pros and cons of his beautifully-restored, early FE 35.
