On the Buses: Book 8
Chris Graham on 30th September 2020
Once again, the clippie’s ticket machine whirs and the trolley wires sing as the evocative, new bookazine, On the Buses: Book 8 goes on sale.
Nostalgia
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.
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.
John Crawley: a celebration!
Chris Graham on 27th August 2020
The first in a new, Old Glory Archive series of 100-page bookazines, spotlights the late John Crawley, a UK road steam preservation scene visionary.
Traction Engines 5
Chris Graham on 25th August 2020
Another brilliant collection of photographs and detailed information covering traction engines that, over the years, have worked, rusted and been restored into loving preservation. Traction Engines 5: Continuing the alphabetical progression through the engine builders, this time covering Ransomes, Sims…
A working, 1950s pick-up
Chris Graham on 21st August 2020
Mike Neale reports on a rare and desirable working, 1950s pick-up that was bought and restored so that it could be used to transport and AJS motorcycle.
The Diamond T tank transporter
Chris Graham on 18th August 2020
This is the story of Britain’s Second-Generation Tank Transporter, the Diamond T; a vehicle offering power, torque, reliability and good looks!
1950s lorries hard at work
Chris Graham on 17th August 2020
Mike Forbes presents a wonderful selection of photographs of 1950s lorries hard at work in quarries, from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ Collection.
A terrific Thames Trader
Chris Graham on 16th August 2020
Ian Chadwick is building a fine collection of restored lorries. Peter Simpson samples one of his recent restorations, truly a terrific Thames Trader!
Shelvoke & Drewry
Chris Graham on 14th August 2020
Founded in 1922, Shelvoke & Drewry (SD) is one of Britain’s more interesting manufacturers of commercial vehicles, as this new, 100-page bookazine explains.
The Bluebell Railway
Chris Graham on 11th August 2020
One of the UK’s most famous, preservation railways was opened by enthusiasts 60 years ago. Colin Tyson recounts the story of The Bluebell Railway.
Half a century at sea
Chris Graham on 10th August 2020
The small, 1960s cruise ship Funchal enjoyed half a century at sea thanks largely to the passion of one man. This is her story.
Merryweather Fire Engines
Chris Graham on 9th August 2020
Ron Henderson explains the early years in the history of one of the best-known fire appliance manufacturers, Merryweather Fire Engines.
Glimpses of classic London
Chris Graham on 8th August 2020
Once again we dip into Nina Smith’s wonderful postcard collection, this featuring glimpses of classic London, all bristling with interesting vehicles.
