Working weekend for classic crawlers
Chris Graham on 14th June 2021
Stephen ‘Waspy’ Robson’s working weekend was one of the few events that took place in 2020, and Anne Bates was there to bring us this report.
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Steam-themed weekend!
Chris Graham on 13th June 2021
David Reed visited Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums, to sample its recent, steam-themed weekend.
Classic vehicles galore!
Chris Graham on 10th June 2021
We dip into Nina Smith’s postcard collection once again, and offer you a another trip down memory lane, with classic vehicles galore!
Classic heavy-haulage trucks
Chris Graham on 9th June 2021
Peter Simpson tells the story of a pair of classic heavy-haulage trucks, how one still works today and their famous operator.
Lifeboat tractors
Chris Graham on 7th June 2021
The RNLI looks back at the lifeboat tractors used a century ago, and the important contribution they made to the saving of lives at sea.
1951 Nuffield DM4 tractor
Chris Graham on 6th June 2021
Jim Smith tells the story of his treasured, 1951 Nuffield DM4 tractor, which he rescued from a neighbour’s farm.
WIN a Clarke garage/workshop worth £310!
Chris Graham on 4th June 2021
To keep your pride and joy sale from the elements, here's the chance to win a Clarke garage/workshop worth £310, from Machine Mart.
Classic trams and trolleybuses
Chris Graham on 3rd June 2021
Phil Barnes spotlights some classic trams and trolleybuses from the collection at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin, New Zealand.
1982 Dodge damage control vehicle
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2021
Bob Weir encounters an interesting and unusual Dodge damage control vehicle from the nuclear power industry.
1940s Zadrugar T-08 tractor
Chris Graham on 1st June 2021
The 1940s Zadrugar T-08 tractor grew out of Yugoslavia’s post-war break-away from the USSR, as Aleksandar Vidojkovic and Tony Hoyland explain.
1928 Aveling & Porter roller
Chris Graham on 31st May 2021
Paul Ritchie tells the tale of first-time engine owner Steve Vaughan, acquired and restored his 1928 Aveling & Porter roller.
Austin Minor Pick-up restoration
Chris Graham on 30th May 2021
Russ Harvey tells the story of his 15-year, Austin Minor Pick-up restoration, which was finally finished during lockdown.
Classic lorry road run
Chris Graham on 28th May 2021
Anne Bates reports on a recent classic lorry road run that sent the lucky drivers down some of the best roads Wales has to offer.
A famous Ford 5000 tractor
Chris Graham on 27th May 2021
Jane and Stephen Brooks recount the tale of what became a famous Ford 5000 tractor, being the basis of what's not a very collectible toy.
