HMS Warrior’s important records
Chris Graham on 9th March 2022
We report on how HMS Warrior's archive of historical weather readings is being used to better understand the climate during the 19th century.
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Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway latest news
Chris Graham on 8th March 2022
We report on the work that's needed to bring the popular Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway back into service, following the pandemic.
John O’Groats to Land’s End road run
Chris Graham on 7th March 2022
Tractor enthusiast, Peter Burdass, is to tackle a John O’Groats to Land’s End road run in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
1922 Wallis & Steevens roller re-tubed
Chris Graham on 5th March 2022
Paul Ritchie provides an update on the essential repair work carried out on Dave Loader's unique, 1922 Wallis & Steevens Oilbath road roller.
1930 steam-powered drifter film star
Chris Graham on 3rd March 2022
Lydia Eva, the 1930 steam-powered drifter is to take a starring roll in a new blockbuster movie, called Wonka.
Bluebell Railway’s new arrival
Chris Graham on 26th February 2022
We report on the Bluebell Railway's new arrival; an engine that was almost lost when it was dismantled back in the mid-1970s.
1913 steam tug Kerne is back!
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2022
After more than three years of hard work, 1913 steam tug Kerne has returned to steam, as Paul Kirkbride reports.
Steaming around the steelworks!
Chris Graham on 18th February 2022
Fancy steaming around the steelworks? The Appleby-Frodingham Railway Preservation Society will be resuming tours in Scunthorpe this year.
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.
Recently-released diecast and resin models
Chris Graham on 12th February 2022
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently-released diecast and resin models of lorries, Land Rovers, tractors, and vans.
ICE Scotland Museum’s attractions
Chris Graham on 8th February 2022
We visit the fascinating, Edinburgh-based ICE Scotland Museum, which offers a unique glimpse into the country's civil engineering heritage.
1981 Leyland ‘Bison’ concrete mixer
Chris Graham on 7th February 2022
Joseph Lewis enjoys a visit to the Amberley Museum near Arundel, in West Sussex, where he discovers a 1981 Leyland ‘Bison’ concrete mixer.
1930-built London Transport tram
Chris Graham on 6th February 2022
Tim Major reports on the return to service of 1930-built London Transport tram No. 1858 at The East Anglia Transport Museum.
1946 Scammell Showtrac sold for £167,500!
Chris Graham on 5th February 2022
We report on the Cheffins’ sale of the late Roger Austin’s 1946 Scammell collection, in which a Scammell Showtrac sold for £167,500!
