Clarke & Simpson Auctioneers’ online timed auction
Chris Graham on 23rd April 2022
The Clarke & Simpson Auctioneers Ltd sale in mid-May will be offering a number of interesting Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors for sale.
Articles
Villiers-powered 1.5KvA generator saves the day!
Chris Graham on 22nd April 2022
Brian Rice explains how an old Villiers-powered 1.5KvA generator set carried his house through the worst that Storm Eunice could muster.
Don’t miss Tractor World Spring!
Chris Graham on 21st April 2022
The popular Tractor World Spring show is set to return to the Three Counties Showground, in Malvern, on May 21st-22nd. Don't miss it!
1954 Commer Superpoise breakdown lorry
Chris Graham on 20th April 2022
Keith Laming’s prize-winning, 1954 Commer Superpoise breakdown lorry looks set to be a show star this year. Peter Simpson tells the story.
1956 David Brown towing tractor restored
Chris Graham on 18th April 2022
Bernard Holloway pays a return visit to an enthusiastic collector with a flair for restoration, to see his 1956 David Brown towing tractor.
1903 Peckett 0-6-0 engine gets enhancements
Chris Graham on 17th April 2022
We report on the enhancements being made to 1903 Peckett 0-6-0 engine, Jurassic, to boost her performance for 2022.
1928 English Electric locomotive
Chris Graham on 16th April 2022
Phil Barnes tracks down an 1928 English Electric locomotive that's the sole survivor of six engines that ran in New Zealand until 1970.
1976 ERF B Series superbly restored
Chris Graham on 15th April 2022
David Reed assesses a 1976 ERF B Series that's back on the road with an enthusiastic new owner and a bright new look.
Gas turbine-powered commercials
Chris Graham on 14th April 2022
Ed Burrows takes a fascinating look at how truck manufacturers dabbled with gas turbine-powered commercials, starting back in the 1950s.
Spurn Lightship’s future secured
Chris Graham on 13th April 2022
We report on the great news that, thanks to additional funding, the future of the Spurn Lightship has been secured.
Interesting Amanco stationary engine
Chris Graham on 12th April 2022
Eric Brain relays the story of what’s known about the history of an interesting Amanco stationary engine that’s now for sale.
Don’t miss Tractor World Spring!
Chris Graham on 11th April 2022
The popular Tractor World Spring show is set to return to the Three Counties Showground, in Malvern, on May 21st-22nd. Don't miss it!
Tractor Fest is back this summer!
Chris Graham on 10th April 2022
We profile this summer's Tractor Fest show which, as it's celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, promises to be the biggest and best ever.
1959 Fordson Dexta running again
Chris Graham on 9th April 2022
Gary Hawkins reveals his latest acquisition – a 1959 Fordson Dexta that he worked in the 1970s, and which is back in running order now.
