A pair of 0-6-0DM Bagnball locomotives
Chris Graham on 24th December 2021
Phil Barnes recounts the export of two 0-6-0DM Bagnball locomotives to New Zealand, back in the late 1950s.
Plant & Machinery
New Idea Vari-Speed engine
Chris Graham on 21st December 2021
Mark Tewkesbury throws a light on the rare, New Idea 'Vari-Speed' engine that he spotted recently at an event in Sussex.
Road to Rails rally
Chris Graham on 15th December 2021
Paul Ritchie reports from the well-attended Road to Rails rally which took place at the Swanage Railway, in Dorset.
Shuttleworth Collection Vintage Weekend
Chris Graham on 13th December 2021
Simon Colbeck reports from the fantastic Shuttleworth Collection Vintage Weekend, held at Old Warden Aerodrome in Bedfordshire.
The classic dropside trailer
Chris Graham on 10th December 2021
The glory days of the classic dropside trailer may be gone, but thousands are still in use. Here are some of the popular, UK-built models.
Apedale Steam Gala
Chris Graham on 9th December 2021
Barry Job reports on the recent Apedale Steam Gala and the fascinating range of machines and steam engines to be seen there.
Post-war RAF fire appliances
Chris Graham on 7th December 2021
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop investigate the range of large and fascinating post-war RAF fire appliances, some of which still survive.
Cheffins sale dominated by Ford tractors
Chris Graham on 4th December 2021
Peter Love reports from a recent Cheffins sale dominated by Ford tractors, held at the company's Sutton premises in Cambridgeshire.
1980s Ford TW-20 still working!
Chris Graham on 2nd December 2021
Morgan O’ Flaherty reports on a classic, 1980s Ford TW-20 that's still at work cutting turf in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland.
Historic excavators back at work
Chris Graham on 1st December 2021
David Vaughan reports on the historic excavators back at work at the Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum near Keswick, in Cumbria.
Fantastic Class Z Oil Engine!
Chris Graham on 29th November 2021
Tim Keenan takes a look at the Ruston, Proctor Class Z Oil Engine, its design and interesting details concerning production and sales.
Road-rolling at Ragley Hall
Chris Graham on 25th November 2021
We report on some unique road-rolling at Ragley Hall, which saw a steam roller back working for its living after 50 years of ownership.
Sussex Engine & Associated Machinery Society
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2021
Mark Tewkesbury reports from the event organised to celebrate the Sussex Engine & Associated Machinery Society's 30th anniversary.
Teagle hedge trimmer engine
Chris Graham on 15th November 2021
Steve Stuart reports on a recent lockdown project; the restoration of a long-neglected Teagle hedge trimmer engine.
