Steam Toys and Meccano Show
Chris Graham on 19th July 2022
We preview the brilliant Steam Toys and Meccano Show taking place at Armley Mills Industrial Museum in Leeds, at the end of this month.
Articles
A very unusual 1956 Austin A30 Countryman!
Chris Graham on 18th July 2022
Russ Harvey tells the story of Richard Dracup's unique and clever creation; a 1956 Austin A30 Countryman-based ice-cream van.
MF 35/35X tractor buying guide
Chris Graham on 16th July 2022
Chris Graham champions the excellent MF 35/35X models; pretty, classic tractors that marked the end of an agricultural era
The Flying Scotsman returns!
Chris Graham on 15th July 2022
The world-famous LNER A3 Pacific 4-6-2 locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is set to return to the Bluebell Railway this summer.
Marvel at this superb 1973 Ford 4000 restoration
Chris Graham on 13th July 2022
Peter Love visits Chris Wells to admire the results of the sympathetic restoration of his 1973 Ford 4000 classic tractor.
London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run
Chris Graham on 12th July 2022
We report on the 60th running of the London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run which, this year, had 170 entrants.
HMS Victory’s 10-year renovation plan announced
Chris Graham on 11th July 2022
John Megoran explains the once-in-a-generation renovation project that's about to start on Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
Classic lorries at the Spring Tractor World show
Chris Graham on 8th July 2022
We report on some of the interesting commercials spotted at this year's Spring Tractor World show, in Malvern.
Coal-burning restrictions won’t affect Irish heritage steam
Chris Graham on 7th July 2022
Coal-burning restrictions won't affect steam train or traction engine operations in the Republic of Ireland, reports Hugh Dougherty.
Exciting Kivells auctions!
Chris Graham on 6th July 2022
We preview the exciting Kivells auction of tractors, machinery and smallholders' equipment taking place live and online on Saturday, July 9th.
Historic Brooklands land speed record celebration
Chris Graham on 5th July 2022
We report on a historic land speed record celebration and recreation that took place at the Brooklands Museum recently.
117-year-old Canadian tugboat sinks
Chris Graham on 4th July 2022
We report on the unfortunate sinking of the 117-year-old Canadian tugboat, James Whalen, which occurred recently in Toronto.
Classic 1957 MF 35 tractor working in Tanzania
Chris Graham on 2nd July 2022
Charity founder Rob Barbour, explains the valuable difference that a classic 1957 MF 35 tractor is making to village life in rural Tanzania.
National Tramway Museum now open!
Chris Graham on 1st July 2022
Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum, has re-opened and is welcoming visitors once again.
