Sprat & Winkle Run, 2021
Chris Graham on 5th January 2022
With so many Covid-related cancelations, the 2021 Sprat & Winkle Run for classic commercials was really significant, as Peter Simpson reports.
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Belmont Woodfest & Country Fair, 2021
Chris Graham on 4th January 2022
Alan and Lynne Cullen report on the interesting stationary engines on show at the successful Belmont Woodfest & Country Fair, in Faversham.
British National Ploughing Championships
Chris Graham on 3rd January 2022
Michael Fisher reports from Northumberland, on his experiences at this year’s British National Ploughing Championships.
Stunning commercials at the Yorkshire Motorsport Festival
Chris Graham on 31st December 2021
We wind the clock back to the summer, and the successful, inaugural Yorkshire Motorsport Festival in West Yorkshire.
Amazing Browning steam shovels!
Chris Graham on 30th December 2021
Keith Haddock explains the fascinating history of Browning steam shovels that were developed in Ohio during the early 20th century.
County Donegal Railway request
Chris Graham on 29th December 2021
Hugh Dougherty announces a request for train-related tales from those involved with the County Donegal Railways down the years.
Cruise Ship Guide
Chris Graham on 26th December 2021
This new Cruise Ship Guide by Alan Moorhouse provides a fantastic overview of the modern operators and their amazing fleets.
Fordson Standard N tractor enthusiasts
Chris Graham on 25th December 2021
Willie Carson recalls a beautiful summer's evening spent in the Co Antrim countryside with a group of Fordson Standard N tractor enthusiasts.
A pair of 0-6-0DM Bagnball locomotives
Chris Graham on 24th December 2021
Phil Barnes recounts the export of two 0-6-0DM Bagnball locomotives to New Zealand, back in the late 1950s.
Famous transatlantic Queens
Chris Graham on 22nd December 2021
Cunard Line’s famous transatlantic Queens have fascinating histories, now recounted by QM2 designer Stephen Payne in a new book.
New Idea Vari-Speed engine
Chris Graham on 21st December 2021
Mark Tewkesbury throws a light on the rare, New Idea 'Vari-Speed' engine that he spotted recently at an event in Sussex.
1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper
Chris Graham on 20th December 2021
The 1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper was one of the last, British-built workhorses of that era. Bob Weir enjoys Allan Steel's superb example.
A quartet of giant, Muir-Hill tractors
Chris Graham on 19th December 2021
Chris Graham meets Jonathan Playfoot and his quartet of giant, Muir-Hill tractors that were acquired almost by accident!
Best vintage sale of the year!
Chris Graham on 18th December 2021
Peter Love reports on what many regard as having been the best vintage sale of the year, held by HJ Pugh in Bristol, early last month.
