Crakehall Crank-Up 2023
Chris Graham on 14th June 2023
Mike Milestone reports from this year's Crakehall Crank-Up, and spotlights some of the interesting stationary engines on show at the event.
Event Reports
Classic Car and Restoration Show
Chris Graham on 13th June 2023
Peter Simpson shares some of the interesting exhibits he found at this year's Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC.
Recent classic vehicle auction reports
Chris Graham on 6th June 2023
We report from a couple of recent classic vehicle auction, at which some interesting commercial and light commercials found new homes.
Brilliant Beamish!
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2023
David Reed reports from the wonderful, two-day steam gala which took place recently at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
The Sandtoft Atkinson gathering’s back on!
Chris Graham on 11th May 2023
We report on the resurrection of the Sandtoft Atkinson Gathering, which will be taking place at Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum this July.
Alamo-Rock Island engines
Chris Graham on 10th May 2023
Patrick Knight dips into the fascinating history of Alamo-Rock Island engines, that were built and sold in the early 1900s.
The historic site of America’s first transcontinental railroad visited
Chris Graham on 8th May 2023
Kevin Hoggett visits The Golden Spike National Historic Park, where two railways met to create America's first transcontinental railroad.
Crank Handle Run, 2023
Chris Graham on 5th May 2023
Chris Graham reports on the Crank Handle Run, which saw participants enjoying some of the best rural countryside that Surrey has to offer.
The Jolly Boys Road Run
Chris Graham on 18th April 2023
We report on last autumn's Jolly Boys Road Run, which saw a fantastic variety of historic commercials let loose in beautiful Derbyshire!
The amazing machines at the HCEA’s 36th Annual International Convention!
Chris Graham on 14th April 2023
Keith Haddock reports on the amazing variety of vehicles in action at the HCEA’s 36th Annual International Convention in Ohio, USA.
1960s Caterpillar earthmovers
Chris Graham on 3rd April 2023
Keith Haddock reports on how the Caterpillar earthmovers product line was expanded with wheel loaders, back in the 1960s.
Trams, steam engines and buses on the Isle of Man
Chris Graham on 30th March 2023
Dick Bodily reports from an excellent event on the Isle of Man for enthusiasts of trams, steam engines and buses.
Shuttleworth Collection’s Engineering Weekend
Chris Graham on 27th March 2023
Simon Colbeck reports from the Shuttleworth Collection's Engineering Weekend, which took place recently with many fascinating attractions.
Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show
Chris Graham on 21st March 2023
Mike Milestone reports from the recent Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, at which Ruston & Hornsby was the featured engine make.
