1927 100-tonne Scammell for sale!
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2022
An iconic 1927 100-tonne Scammell – the first of its kind in the world – is being sold on a ‘Make an Offer’ basis, as Joseph Lewis reports.
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Friends of Pudsey Roller
Chris Graham on 22nd May 2022
Fancy attending a ‘Transport and Steam’ illustrated evening presentation fund-raiser in Leeds this week, with the Friends of Pudsey Roller?
A unique 1935 Fordson N
Chris Graham on 20th May 2022
Chris Graham meets Jonathan Boaz and his unique 1935 Fordson N that proudly carries a childhood memory-inspired, home-made cab.
1972 MF 200B Crawler Loader
Chris Graham on 19th May 2022
Chris Graham enjoys an interesting but chilly visit to Bernard Pike’s East Sussex workshop, for a look at his 1972 MF 200B Crawler Loader.
Practical Classics Restoration Show
Chris Graham on 18th May 2022
We report on the triumphant return of the Practical Classics Restoration Show, which took place at the NEC in March.
1922 Aveling & Porter D type roller restoration
Chris Graham on 17th May 2022
David Reed visited Niall Byrne and Hannah Bickley to inspect the couple’s latest restoration project, a 1922 Aveling & Porter D type roller.
1976 Scammell Crusader
Chris Graham on 16th May 2022
David Reed takes a trip to Nottinghamshire to meet Darron Wilson and his superbly-restored 1976 Scammell Crusader recovery truck.
1955 submarine USS Growler
Chris Graham on 15th May 2022
James Hendrie looks back over the career of the 1955 submarine USS Growler; the US Navy’s early attempt to field a cruise missile submarine.
Don’t miss Spring Tractor World!
Chris Graham on 14th May 2022
The brilliant Spring Tractor World Show in Malvern is just a week away now, but there's still time to order your tickets.
The Gypsum Run
Chris Graham on 13th May 2022
We report on the Gypsum Run; a new charity tractor event that, thank’s to its initial success, looks set to become an early-season regular.
Recently-released diecast and plastic models
Chris Graham on 12th May 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at some recently-released diecast and plastic models that you might like to add to your collection.
Dennis lorries and fire engines
Chris Graham on 11th May 2022
Tim Gosling explains the story and how Dennis lorries and fire engines from Guildford ended up serving with the US Army during World War One.
Events diary
Chris Graham on 10th May 2022
Check out the great events which are happening near you this May; there's bound to be something of interest you won't want to miss!
Blue Funnel’s Centaur to Singapore
Chris Graham on 9th May 2022
Jim Shaw recalls a voyage taken on Blue Funnel’s Centaur to Singapore in the 1970s, and the ships seen off the ‘Lion City’ in that decade.
