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  • Blackstone stationary engine turning again

    Blackstone stationary engine turning again

    Chris Graham on 9th December 2020

    Bob Moorman reports on the great restoration progress being made on an interesting, 1936, diesel-powered Blackstone stationary engine. This rare Blackstone stationary engine was ‘run in’ using Roger Luck’s RSJ portable No 34240. (Pic: Bob Moorman) Down at the Pierce…

  • Stourpaine steam gathering

    Stourpaine steam gathering

    Chris Graham on 7th December 2020

    The Farwell family, from Dorset, hosted the well-attended Stourpaine steam gathering early in September, as Paul Ritchie reports.

  • 1912 Steam tug Kerne nearly ready

    1912 Steam tug Kerne nearly ready

    Chris Graham on 1st December 2020

    The Merseyside-based steam tug Kerne, built as a Thames lighterage-type vessel in 1912, will be back in action soon, Paul Kirkbride reports.

  • Kerr’s Miniature Railway closes

    Kerr’s Miniature Railway closes

    Chris Graham on 28th November 2020

    Triple-header steam trains were the order of the day as Kerr’s Miniature Railway closes after 85 years, reports Hugh Dougherty.

  • Great Central Railway needs vital help!

    Great Central Railway needs vital help!

    Chris Graham on 19th November 2020

    The Great Central Railway has launched an emergency appeal to help assist it with navigating the Covid-19 crisis; can you help?

  • 100-year-old Blackstone

    100-year-old Blackstone

    Chris Graham on 29th October 2020

    Martin Pimlott reports from a select gathering organised to celebrate a very special, 100-year-old Blackstone Oil Engine.

  • A steamy start!

    A steamy start!

    Chris Graham on 28th October 2020

    Here's how newly-weds Mary Dougherty and George Nunn enjoyed a steamy start to married life on their recent wedding day in Norfolk.

  • Permanent premises wanted!

    Permanent premises wanted!

    Chris Graham on 26th October 2020

    The Museum of RAF Firefighting is desperate for new, permanent premises, where its extensive collection can be housed securely and safely.

  • Peter’s back on track!

    Peter’s back on track!

    Chris Graham on 21st October 2020

    The Amberley Museum, W Sussex, is delighted to report that the fund-raising needed for the renovation of narrow-gauge loco Peter, is on track

  • Steam in Miniature 2020

    Steam in Miniature 2020

    Chris Graham on 19th October 2020

    Despite the Covid restrictions, the wonderful, Bressingham Steam in Miniature event went ahead, as Peter Love reports.

  • Waverley back in steam

    Waverley back in steam

    Chris Graham on 15th October 2020

    Hugh Dougherty reports on a momentous day on the River Clyde, as the unique PS Waverley finally sets sail again.

  • Renown notches-up her centenary!

    Renown notches-up her centenary!

    Chris Graham on 14th October 2020

    Fowler 8nhp showman’s engine No 15653 of 1920, Renown, celebrated her centenary at the height of lockdown on May 8, reports Colin Tyson.

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