Open Day & Steam Gathering report
Chris Graham on 28th August 2021
James Hamilton reports from very enjoyable Open Day & Steam Gathering, which took place at the Bursledon Brickworks Museum in late June.
Articles
SS Sir Walter Scott steam ship appeal
Chris Graham on 27th August 2021
We report on the urgent appeal that's been launched to keep the 121-year-old steam ship, SS Sir Walter Scott, operating on Loch Katrine.
Ferguson-Brown record-breaker!
Chris Graham on 26th August 2021
Peter Love reports on an HJ Pugh & Co auction that saw plenty of interesting tractors sold and a Ferguson-Brown record-breaker.
Classic UK postcard collection
Chris Graham on 25th August 2021
Keith Cruttenden presents another fascinating selection of classic UK postcards featuring a nostalgic range of vehicles.
The Great Central Railway
Chris Graham on 24th August 2021
We’re delighted to hear that, following the pandemic, it’s business as usual at The Great Central Railway.
Great eight-leggers!
Chris Graham on 23rd August 2021
Ed Burrows spotlights more great eight-leggers, including the Guy 8x8, the Scammell and Foden 8x6s, plus a variety of US tractors and trucks.
Tractor sales are booming!
Chris Graham on 22nd August 2021
The encouraging news from agricultural equipment auction specialist Cheffins, is that UK tractor sales are booming.
Classic International tractors
Chris Graham on 21st August 2021
Willie Carson enjoys a visit to see a man with a real passion for engineering and classic International tractors.
1980s Scania R cab
Chris Graham on 20th August 2021
When the Scania R cab was launched in 1980, it was a game-changer. Today it’s one of the most sought-after show trucks, as Pip Dunn explains.
The first all-weather fire engines
Chris Graham on 19th August 2021
Ron Henderson discusses the belated introduction of the first, all-weather fire engines that protected crews from the weather and accidents.
River Medway shipping remembered
Chris Graham on 18th August 2021
Geoff Lunn, who has lived near the River Medway for most of his life, recalls times when the waterway was full of interesting shipping.
Ransomes & Rapier 45-ton steam crane
Chris Graham on 17th August 2021
Visitors at Mid-Hants Railway's Vintage Vehicle Weekend enjoyed a bonus as a Ransomes & Rapier 45-ton steam crane was put to work.
A very special Fordson Major
Chris Graham on 16th August 2021
William Carson samples a very special Fordson Major that’s one of the best-sounding tractors that Ford never built!
Severn Valley Railway project news
Chris Graham on 14th August 2021
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project.