Aln Valley Railway celebrates 10th anniversary!
Chris Graham on 14th June 2022
We report on the Aln Valley Railway's 10th anniversary celebrations, which took place at Alnwick Lionhart Station, in Northumberland.
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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Trust
Chris Graham on 12th June 2022
Bob Weir discovers that the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Trust has one of the finest collections of fire appliances in Scotland.
Little Lister two-stroke engine
Chris Graham on 10th June 2022
Stephen Williams introduces one of his latest acquisitions, a little Lister two-stroke engine that he thinks is an absolute gem!
1923 Burrell engine arrives in Kent!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2022
We report on the recent arrival of the 1923 Burrell engine, Victoria, in Kent, where she's already been fitted with a new roof.
98-year-old River Dart paddler
Chris Graham on 8th June 2022
An appeal has been launched to raise funds for the essential repairs needed to keep a 98-year-old River Dart paddler afloat. Can you help?
Miniature Bedford TKs
Chris Graham on 7th June 2022
Mike Neale spotlights some miniature Bedford TKs made for adult collectors, assessing both the quality and range of models available.
London Ambulance Historic Collection visited
Chris Graham on 6th June 2022
Patrick Boniface discovers a wonderful range of historic vehicles at the London Ambulance Historic Collection, based in a quiet Kent village.
1970 Bedford KM
Chris Graham on 3rd June 2022
Simon Sleep’s 1970 Bedford KM has been attending shows for many years, yet still replicates a cared-for working tipper. says Peter Simpson.
Claymills steam pumping station
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2022
David Reed visits the wonderful Claymills steam pumping station, regarded by English Heritage as the most complete in the country.
Wonderful summer boat excursions
Chris Graham on 1st June 2022
We report on the encouraging plans to get summer boat excursions back up and running again after two years of Covid-induced inactivity.
Classic earth-movers in action!
Chris Graham on 31st May 2022
Keith Haddock reports on the spectacular classic earth-movers working at the Historical Construction Equipment Association's convention.
1952 Fordson Thames E494C restored
Chris Graham on 30th May 2022
Mike Neale reports on a 1952 Fordson Thames E494C 5cwt van that was bought by Neil Bannister at the second attempt, then uniquely restored.
The Ford 3000
Chris Graham on 28th May 2022
The Ford 3000 was a popular tractor and Derek Pugh, from Church Stretton in Shropshire, owns a fine example, as Bob Weir reports.
The Foden two-stroke diesel
Chris Graham on 27th May 2022
In a different era, the Foden two-stroke diesel could have been a howling success, instead of a crying shame, says Ian Shaw.
