Historic railways reopening again
Chris Graham on 16th July 2021
There’s good news from the world of preserved railways, with several historic railways reopening again after lockdown-enforced closures.
Articles
The Allis-Chalmers tractor range
Chris Graham on 15th July 2021
Ben Phillips spotlights the interesting and brightly-coloured machines to be found in the Allis-Chalmers tractor range.
1955 Austin A30 van
Chris Graham on 13th July 2021
Mike Neale tells the story of a much-travelled, 1955 Austin A30 van with a slightly surprising background.
Ruston & Hornsby PT engine rebuild
Chris Graham on 12th July 2021
David Hughes reports on the successful restoration of his Ruston & Hornsby PT stationary engine; a real labour of love!
Historic rollers in Germany
Chris Graham on 10th July 2021
The archivist to the DampfwalzenClub Schweiz, DWCS, Ernst Huwyler, spotlights more of the historic rollers in Germany.
British Atlantic intermediate liner Cameronia
Chris Graham on 9th July 2021
One hundred years on, Peter C Kohler recalls the British Atlantic intermediate liner Cameronia, the first to be built after World War I.
Colourful Bolivian buses!
Chris Graham on 8th July 2021
Kevin Hoggett reports from the vibrant streets in South America, on some colourful Bolivian buses he spotted in La Paz.
Excellent H&H Auctioneers sale!
Chris Graham on 7th July 2021
We report on some of the fascinating, ex-military vehicles sold at the excellent H&H Auctioneers sale held at Duxford Museum recently.
The record-breaking Normandie
Chris Graham on 6th July 2021
Mark Berry charts the all too short life of the record-breaking Normandie, surely one of the greatest transatlantic liners ever built.
Fordson E1A Series at 70!
Chris Graham on 5th July 2021
Jane Brooks takes a nostalgic look back at the Fordson E1A Series tractors in this, the 70th anniversary year of its launch.
Cheffins Vintage Collective sale
Chris Graham on 4th July 2021
We report from the spectacular Cheffins Vintage Collective sale, noting some of the many highlights that sold on the day.
1971 Albion Reiver tipper
Chris Graham on 3rd July 2021
David Reed tells the story of Johnny Murphy’s 1971 Albion Reiver tipper, which he’s owned three times since the late 1990s!
Air-cooled Amanco engines
Chris Graham on 2nd July 2021
D Curryer spotlights his three air-cooled Amanco engines, and wonders about the marque’s popularity in Scotland.
Iconic Post Office vehicles
Chris Graham on 1st July 2021
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop take a look at two iconic Post Office vehicles, including one that proved to be extremely useful in the snow!
