Event Reports

Classic earth-movers in action!
Chris Graham on 31st May 2022
Keith Haddock reports on the spectacular classic earth-movers working at the Historical Construction Equipment Association's convention.
Practical Classics Restoration Show
Chris Graham on 18th May 2022
We report on the triumphant return of the Practical Classics Restoration Show, which took place at the NEC in March.
The Gypsum Run
Chris Graham on 13th May 2022
We report on the Gypsum Run; a new charity tractor event that, thank’s to its initial success, looks set to become an early-season regular.
Interesting commercials at Euro Auctions sale
Chris Graham on 3rd May 2022
A number of interesting commercials were sold at the Euro Auctions' sale in Leeds during early March, as David Reed explains.
Winter Steam Gala a great success!
Chris Graham on 8th April 2022
We report from the recent and very successful Winter Steam Gala held at the Great Central Railway, in Loughborough.
A festive steam threshing event
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2022
A festive steam threshing event in Piltdown, East Sussex, saw a gathering of equipment, vintage machinery and knowledgeable enthusiasts.
The excellent Brooklands Relived event
Chris Graham on 28th February 2022
The Old Glory team reports from the excellent Brooklands Relived event, held at the Brooklands Museum at Weybridge, in Surrey.
Steam and classic vehicle gathering
Chris Graham on 17th February 2022
We report from one of the last steam and classic vehicle gatherings of 2021 in West Sussex which was enjoyed by all, despite the weather!
King Alfred Buses running day back!
Chris Graham on 13th February 2022
We report on the welcomed return of the Friends of King Alfred Buses annual running day after an absence of almost two years.
Saunders collection’s Christmas Road Run
Chris Graham on 2nd February 2022
We report on the welcomed return of the Saunders collection's Christmas Road Run, and the wonderful steam-powered vehicles that took part.
Vintage Club’s 40th Anniversary Road Run
Chris Graham on 31st January 2022
Willie Carson reports from Cloughmills Vintage Club’s 40th Anniversary Road Run; a successful event enjoyed by all concerned.
Graham Tyler’s stationary engine estate sale
Chris Graham on 27th January 2022
Stationary Engine's Patrick Knight reports from the auction of the residual items left over from the late Graham Tyler's estate sale.
Giants of Steam Gala
Chris Graham on 25th January 2022
We report on the Bluebell Railway's successful Giants of Steam Gala, and the interesting locomotives that made special appearances.
The return of steam haulage!
Chris Graham on 21st January 2022
David Warren reports on the one-off return of steam haulage to the roads of northern England and a spectacular transportation event.