The Great Central Railway
Chris Graham on 24th August 2021
We’re delighted to hear that, following the pandemic, it’s business as usual at The Great Central Railway.
Nostalgia
Great eight-leggers!
Chris Graham on 23rd August 2021
Ed Burrows spotlights more great eight-leggers, including the Guy 8x8, the Scammell and Foden 8x6s, plus a variety of US tractors and trucks.
Classic International tractors
Chris Graham on 21st August 2021
Willie Carson enjoys a visit to see a man with a real passion for engineering and classic International tractors.
1980s Scania R cab
Chris Graham on 20th August 2021
When the Scania R cab was launched in 1980, it was a game-changer. Today it’s one of the most sought-after show trucks, as Pip Dunn explains.
The first all-weather fire engines
Chris Graham on 19th August 2021
Ron Henderson discusses the belated introduction of the first, all-weather fire engines that protected crews from the weather and accidents.
River Medway shipping remembered
Chris Graham on 18th August 2021
Geoff Lunn, who has lived near the River Medway for most of his life, recalls times when the waterway was full of interesting shipping.
Ransomes & Rapier 45-ton steam crane
Chris Graham on 17th August 2021
Visitors at Mid-Hants Railway's Vintage Vehicle Weekend enjoyed a bonus as a Ransomes & Rapier 45-ton steam crane was put to work.
A very special Fordson Major
Chris Graham on 16th August 2021
William Carson samples a very special Fordson Major that’s one of the best-sounding tractors that Ford never built!
Severn Valley Railway project news
Chris Graham on 14th August 2021
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project.
The Trolleybus Museum
Chris Graham on 13th August 2021
Derek Rayner reports on a very successful weekend of driver training and visitor rides at The Trolleybus Museum, near Doncaster.
ERF 44G tipper
Chris Graham on 12th August 2021
Malcolm Bates recently found a period black and white print of a rather special ERF 44G tipper in an old file and, well, it got him thinking.
International Harvester’s cultivators
Chris Graham on 11th August 2021
With autumn just around the corner, Scott Lambert takes a look at some of International Harvester’s cultivators and chisel ploughs.
1977 Claas Mercator 60 combine
Chris Graham on 10th August 2021
Joseph Lewis enjoys a hands-on encounter with a 1977 Claas Mercator 60 combine that was purchased in East Devon.
Muir-Hill tractor buying
Chris Graham on 9th August 2021
While a Muir-Hill tractor may not have the following enjoyed by similar County and Roadless models, it still offers an attractive alternative.
