Classic McCormick-Deering and Farmall tractors
Chris Graham on 24th May 2021
Bob Weir enjoys a trips to Scvotland to spend a few hours with Roy MacGregor and his classic McCormick-Deering and Farmall tractors.
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1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam loco
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2021
We report on the long-awaited restoration of a much-travelled, 1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam locomotive, that’s now in operational condition.
Newly-launched Trackside magazine
Chris Graham on 22nd May 2021
Newly-launched Trackside magazine is the exciting, in-depth publication for railway preservationists and active enthusiasts everywhere!
Crossley PH 1030 engine found!
Chris Graham on 21st May 2021
Anthony Fides provides some photographs of his latest find, and interesting Crossley Brothers PH 1030 enclosed crank engine.
Classic tippers and dumpers
Chris Graham on 20th May 2021
Mike Forbes presents photos from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ archive featuring classic tippers and dumpers in different quarry settings.
Burrell Special Scenic No.1
Chris Graham on 19th May 2021
Bob Moorman charts the life of one of the most recognisable, 100-year-old showman’s engines around, Burrell Special Scenic No.1.
Two 60-year-old Nuffield tractors
Chris Graham on 18th May 2021
Jonathan Whitlam tells the story of two 60-year-old Nuffield tractors, and the engine problems that dogged their production lives.
Caterpillar D9 cable dozer
Chris Graham on 17th May 2021
Sandstone Heritage Trust has a great collection of earth-moving equipment, with one of the highlights being a Caterpillar D9 cable dozer.
The 1970s Chubb Pursuer crash tender
Chris Graham on 16th May 2021
Ron Henderson tells the story of the Chubb Pursuer crash tender; an airfield accident response vehicle that ended up on the road, instead.
Rare Newman WD2 trike restoration
Chris Graham on 15th May 2021
Restoring this rare Newman WD2 trike wasn’t easy for Derek Hiscock, but was certainly well worth all the effort, as Peter Henshaw discovers.
1962 ERF KV tipper
Chris Graham on 14th May 2021
Derek Horton ran ERFs for years in his business, then restored a 1962 ERF KV tipper. David Reed tells the story.
Classic cranes in New Zealand
Chris Graham on 13th May 2021
Phil Barnes found three classic cranes in New Zealand, while visiting the Ferrymead Heritage Park, in Christchurch.
Wallis & Steevens steam roller
Chris Graham on 12th May 2021
Recent research reveals more about a Wallis & Steevens steam roller that was spotted working in Switzerland during the late 1960s.
Scottish industrial museums in danger!
Chris Graham on 11th May 2021
Hugh Dougherty reports on the perilous situation facing many of the industrial museums in Scotland, following the pandemic's dreadful impact.
