On the road again!
Chris Graham on 26th September 2020
Here’s a selection of photographs from the very enjoyable, Rodney Gibson-organised tractor road run – the first in Kent since lockdown.
Articles
Matbro Mastiff Minor
Chris Graham on 25th September 2020
Jurrie Potze recently finished a long and involved renovation project on his unusual, Fordson-based Matbro Mastiff Minor. This is his story.
Scammell Pioneer and Explorer survivors
Chris Graham on 23rd September 2020
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop continue their investigation into the WWII Scammell Pioneer and Explorer tractors, and those that have survived.
Merv’s fantastic Dodman traction engine
Chris Graham on 22nd September 2020
Despite the lack of rallies this summer, Merv Pollington has been out and about on his fantastic, 4in Dodman traction engine.
Massey Ferguson 575 buying
Chris Graham on 20th September 2020
Dan Harris offers some practical advice on all aspects of buying and maintaining the popular and desirable Massey Ferguson 575.
Commercials on show at Gaydon
Chris Graham on 19th September 2020
Peter Simpson reports on an excellent event which, despite Covid-19 restrictions, saw many excellent commercials on show at Gaydon.
Spirit of Masham
Chris Graham on 18th September 2020
In an effort to make the best of Covid-19 restrictions, Derek Rayner set out in his 1915 Aveling & Porter steam roller to rekindle the Spirit of Masham.
Vintage plant collection
Chris Graham on 17th September 2020
David Reed concludes his fascinating tour of the amazing, vintage plant collection belonging to Derbyshire-based JC Balls & Sons.
Foden heavy-hauler
Chris Graham on 16th September 2020
If you think this much-travelled 1959 6x4 Foden heavy-hauler was been restored just to look good, then think again, as Bob Tuck explains.
Mechanical lubricators!
Chris Graham on 14th September 2020
John Ambler discusses the function and fitting of the rare, mechanical lubricators that can be found on Ruston & Hornsby AP stationary engines.
Steam-up in Dorset!
Chris Graham on 13th September 2020
Paul Ritchie reports on a two-day steam-up in Dorset which was a welcomed return to something like normality following lockdown.
The County Super-4
Chris Graham on 12th September 2020
Sixty years ago, if you needed a stable, all-terrain, all-weather tractor, then the County Super-4 was the machine for you.
Austin A30/35 commercials
Chris Graham on 11th September 2020
Peter Simpson tells the story of the popular Austin A30/35 commercials, and provides some up-to-the-minute buying advice.
Unseen old photographs discovered
Chris Graham on 10th September 2020
Unseen old photographs of the world’s first heritage railway to be built by enthusiasts have turned up at the back of old cupboards at another railway.
