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.
Articles
Winter Steam Gala a great success!
Chris Graham on 8th April 2022
We report from the recent and very successful Winter Steam Gala held at the Great Central Railway, in Loughborough.
Muir-Hill Series II anniversary
Chris Graham on 7th April 2022
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Muir-Hill Series II tractor, with its high-clearance design, equal-size wheels and four-wheel-drive.
1902 Burrell lockdown restoration
Chris Graham on 6th April 2022
Simon Colbeck and Paul Vickery tell the story of the superb, lockdown restoration of a 1902 Burrell single 7nhp agricultural engine.
Paddle steamer Medway Queen update
Chris Graham on 5th April 2022
Richard Halton of the Medway Queen Preservation Society brings us a detailed update on this remarkable paddle steamer.
1957 Morris J2 Minibus
Chris Graham on 4th April 2022
Mike Neale tells the story of an incredibly original, 1957 Morris J2 Minibus which is certainly a rare survivor today.
Severn Valley Railway news
Chris Graham on 2nd April 2022
Colin Tyson reports on some colourful plans being hatched at the Severn Valley Railway, to help celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
1948 Fordson 7V lorry restored
Chris Graham on 1st April 2022
This 1948 Fordson 7V lorry really was restored from a pile of bits. Peter Simpson recounts the story and admires a job well done.
The Night Hunters exhibition
Chris Graham on 31st March 2022
We preview a new exhibition – The Night Hunters: The Royal Navy’s Coastal Forces at War – at Gosport's Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower.
Spring Tractor World Show
Chris Graham on 30th March 2022
There's masses more to do at Malvern as the Spring Tractor World Show returns to the Three Counties Showground on May 21st-22nd.
Keighley Bus Museum events
Chris Graham on 29th March 2022
We spotlight some of the great, not-to-be-missed events happening at the Keighley Bus Museum later this year.
A special Ruston stationary engine restored
Chris Graham on 28th March 2022
Val Moore provides an update on the restoration of a special Ruston stationary engine, being undertaken by David Alexander.
1970s Caterpillar 951 63K saved
Chris Graham on 26th March 2022
Martyn Williams has found an early 1970s Caterpillar 951 63K 'traxcavator', saved it from the scrapman and embarked on a full restoration.
Rare 1984 Magirus Deutz tipper restored
Chris Graham on 25th March 2022
Restored eight-wheeler tippers are few and far between, but Pip Dunn has tracked down a very rare survivor, a 1984 Magirus Deutz.
