An interesting find
Chris Graham on 29th September 2020
Steve Stuart reveals a recent discovery stumbled upon by his son; a wartime, Meadows-powered generator set.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Memorial Ayrshire Road Run
Chris Graham on 9th September 2020
A memorial Ayrshire Road Run took place in south-west Scotland on July 11th in tribute to a special man, as David Reed reports.
PS Waverley is shipshape
Chris Graham on 5th September 2020
Iconic paddle steamer PS Waverley is shipshape again following her boiler room refit by Dales Marine at Greenock, reports Hugh Dougherty.
Big plans for Big Cran
Chris Graham on 3rd September 2020
Glasgow’s Big Cran on the Clyde river looks set for a £7m makeover which will ensure its survival as an icon of the city’s industrial heritage.
Fred Dibnah engine at risk
Chris Graham on 2nd September 2020
An engine room containing a steam engine restored by the late Fred Dibnah, is at risk of being demolished to make way for a housing development.
Biggest veteran sale of 2020
Chris Graham on 31st August 2020
Peter Love reports on the biggest veteran sale of 2020, staged online by Kurt Aumann and his team, that took place on July 14th.
World’s biggest tractor
Chris Graham on 29th August 2020
Goodyear Farm Tires’ Low Sidewall technology has proved the answer to the conundrum to find suitable tyres for the world's biggest tractor.
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.
The impact of Covid
Chris Graham on 5th August 2020
Thanks to a recent survey, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has been able to assess the true impact of Covid on its member organisations.
