LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 numberplate sells
Chris Graham on 24th March 2022
The last BR passenger service numberplate, as fitted to 1935 LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0, sells, complete with original BR receipt for £2!
Articles
Anglia Car Auctions
Chris Graham on 23rd March 2022
Peter Simpson reports from Anglia Car Auctions' first sale of 2022, and its first classic sale since 2020 with buyers in attendance.
Working with a 1928 Wallis & Steevens
Chris Graham on 22nd March 2022
Peter Love recounts some fond memories of a busy and very tiring day spent working with a 1928 Wallis & Steevens, back in 1980.
Petter PA2C compressor engine
Chris Graham on 21st March 2022
Martin Westbrooke introduces his Petter PA2C Compressor Engine, and provides some background about the machine and the company that built it.
1947 Jowett Bradford van restoration
Chris Graham on 20th March 2022
Brian Culpan reports on the sympathetic but thorough restoration of a 1947 Jowett Bradford van, and looks at the company that built it.
Free seized nuts and bolts!
Chris Graham on 19th March 2022
Here's how to free seized nuts and bolts, hinges and many other rusted components, and win a brilliant WD-40 branded jacket, too.
County tractor record prices
Chris Graham on 18th March 2022
We report from the recent HJ Pugh Vintage Collective Sale at which another batch of County tractor record prices were achieved.
Ford 4000s still working hard!
Chris Graham on 17th March 2022
There are plenty of Ford 4000s still hard at work across the UK. The late Alan Barnes tracked down a couple of examples in Northumberland.
1913 River Dart paddle steamer’s future in doubt
Chris Graham on 16th March 2022
We report on the uncertain future of the 1913, former River Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle, which was withdrawn from service in 1962.
Miniature versions of the Sherpa
Chris Graham on 14th March 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at some varied, miniature versions of the Sherpa van; the van range with more names than most!
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway bogie work
Chris Graham on 13th March 2022
We report on the essential, over-winter rolling stock maintenance work being carried out at the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway.
Superb 1972 Ford D Series concrete mixer restoration
Chris Graham on 11th March 2022
Paul Bibby's superb and newly-restored 1972 Ford D Series concrete mixer is ready for the new show season, as David Reed reports.
Got your Spring Tractor World tickets yet?
Chris Graham on 10th March 2022
Have you booked your tickets for this year's Spring Tractor World Show? It's sure to be an amazing event that you won't want to miss!
HMS Warrior’s important records
Chris Graham on 9th March 2022
We report on how HMS Warrior's archive of historical weather readings is being used to better understand the climate during the 19th century.
