2023 Great Dorset Steam Fair cancelled
Chris Graham on 6th January 2023
Chris Graham reports on the sad decision to cancel this year's Great Dorset Steam Fair; an event that's a favourite for so many enthusiasts.
Articles
Cheffins auction prices very encouraging
Chris Graham on 5th January 2023
Peter Love reports on the encouragingly-positive sale prices seen at the recent Cheffins auction, where some very interesting lots were sold.
Science Museum sells more classic tractor exhibits
Chris Graham on 4th January 2023
Peter Love reports on the worrying sale of yet another batch of generously-donated tractors from the Science Museum's important collection.
Citroën GS-based vans from the 1970s
Chris Graham on 3rd January 2023
Russ Harvey enjoys the treat of seeing a pair of very rare, uniquely-styled Citroën GS-based vans from the 1970s.
Beautifully-restored 1985 Volvo F7
Chris Graham on 2nd January 2023
Peter Simpson and Alan Turner tell to story of Richard Turner's 1985 Volvo F7, and the tractor unit's full restoration.
1986 Ford 7610 still working!
Chris Graham on 22nd December 2022
Scott Lambert meets Jamie Rule and his 1986 Ford 7610 Force II; a working classic that's still very much earning its keep.
Dennis built cars as well as trucks!
Chris Graham on 21st December 2022
Did you know that as well as commercial vehicles, Dennis built more than 2,000 cars? Zack Stiling tells the fascinating story.
The dramatic wartime bombing of HMS Sussex
Chris Graham on 20th December 2022
Bob Wright, chairman of the Scottish Fire Heritage Group, recounts the dramatic bombing of the cruiser HMS Sussex, in 1940.
Steaming at Platinum Jubilee street party!
Chris Graham on 19th December 2022
Laurie Fletcher provides a few photographs of the commemorative steaming that took place at his local Platinum Jubilee street party.
AEC Marshal – a fine 1972 example
Chris Graham on 16th December 2022
The Marshal was one of the last lorries to wear the AEC badge. Bob Weir went to Shropshire to meet Lewis Weaver and his fine 1972 example.
Rusty but interesting stationary engines on Suffolk coast
Chris Graham on 14th December 2022
John Webber reports on a trip to Aldeburgh, and the discovery of a number of rusty but interesting stationary engines.
Superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica
Chris Graham on 13th December 2022
Zack Stiling meets enthusiast and restorer Ken Kimber, and his superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica.
Latest tractor scale models
Chris Graham on 12th December 2022
Here are some of the latest tractor releases for collectors and enthusiasts from the world of scale models.
Bus and Taxi Rally in Kent
Chris Graham on 9th December 2022
Patrick Boniface reports on a recent and successful bus rally held at the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway's New Romney station, in Kent.
