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  • Traction Engines 5

    Traction Engines 5

    Chris Graham on 25th August 2020

    Another brilliant collection of photographs and detailed information covering traction engines that, over the years, have worked, rusted and been restored into loving preservation. Traction Engines 5: Continuing the alphabetical progression through the engine builders, this time covering Ransomes, Sims…

  • Old Blue

    Old Blue

    Chris Graham on 23rd August 2020

    Bob Weir meets enthusiastic Dexta fan Graham Sibbald, to discover more about the interesting story behind his much-loved Old Blue.

  • A working, 1950s pick-up

    A working, 1950s pick-up

    Chris Graham on 21st August 2020

    Mike Neale reports on a rare and desirable working, 1950s pick-up that was bought and restored so that it could be used to transport and AJS motorcycle.

  • A stationary engine treat

    A stationary engine treat

    Chris Graham on 20th August 2020

    Alan and Lynne Cullen reflect on a stationary engine treat to be found tucked away in the wonderful, Butterley Museum, Derbyshire.

  • The Diamond T tank transporter

    The Diamond T tank transporter

    Chris Graham on 18th August 2020

    This is the story of Britain’s Second-Generation Tank Transporter, the Diamond T; a vehicle offering power, torque, reliability and good looks!

  • 1950s lorries hard at work

    1950s lorries hard at work

    Chris Graham on 17th August 2020

    Mike Forbes presents a wonderful selection of photographs of 1950s lorries hard at work in quarries, from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ Collection.

  • A terrific Thames Trader

    A terrific Thames Trader

    Chris Graham on 16th August 2020

    Ian Chadwick is building a fine collection of restored lorries. Peter Simpson samples one of his recent restorations, truly a terrific Thames Trader!

  • Japanese stationary engines now in UK

    Japanese stationary engines now in UK

    Chris Graham on 15th August 2020

    Chris Madeley spotlights three Japanese stationary engines that are now on loan to the Butterley Museum in Ripley, Derbyshire.

  • Shelvoke & Drewry

    Shelvoke & Drewry

    Chris Graham on 14th August 2020

    Founded in 1922, Shelvoke & Drewry (SD) is one of Britain’s more interesting manufacturers of commercial vehicles, as this new, 100-page bookazine explains.

  • Ferries of the British Isles

    Ferries of the British Isles

    Chris Graham on 13th August 2020

    New from the publishers of Ships Monthly magazine is Ferries of the British Isles: Round the Coast Guide to Britain’s Ferry Routes.

  • Vintage JCB collection

    Vintage JCB collection

    Chris Graham on 12th August 2020

    David Reed visits Derbyshire-based JC Balls & Sons and discovers a wonderful, vintage JCB collection that’s second to none.

  • The Bluebell Railway

    The Bluebell Railway

    Chris Graham on 11th August 2020

    One of the UK’s most famous, preservation railways was opened by enthusiasts 60 years ago. Colin Tyson recounts the story of The Bluebell Railway.

  • Half a century at sea

    Half a century at sea

    Chris Graham on 10th August 2020

    The small, 1960s cruise ship Funchal enjoyed half a century at sea thanks largely to the passion of one man. This is her story.

  • Merryweather Fire Engines

    Merryweather Fire Engines

    Chris Graham on 9th August 2020

    Ron Henderson explains the early years in the history of one of the best-known fire appliance manufacturers, Merryweather Fire Engines.

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