Rare Newman WD2 trike restoration
Chris Graham on 15th May 2021
Restoring this rare Newman WD2 trike wasn’t easy for Derek Hiscock, but was certainly well worth all the effort, as Peter Henshaw discovers.
Plant & Machinery
Classic cranes in New Zealand
Chris Graham on 13th May 2021
Phil Barnes found three classic cranes in New Zealand, while visiting the Ferrymead Heritage Park, in Christchurch.
Wallis & Steevens steam roller
Chris Graham on 12th May 2021
Recent research reveals more about a Wallis & Steevens steam roller that was spotted working in Switzerland during the late 1960s.
Scottish industrial museums in danger!
Chris Graham on 11th May 2021
Hugh Dougherty reports on the perilous situation facing many of the industrial museums in Scotland, following the pandemic's dreadful impact.
1926 Petter-Reavell compressor unit
Chris Graham on 8th May 2021
Patrick Knight provides a little history relating to a 1926 Petter-Reavell compressor unit that’s now in New Zealand.
Ruston steam shovels
Chris Graham on 3rd May 2021
Keith Haddock continues his A-to-Z of steam shovels with a fascinating look at the extensive range of Lincoln-built Ruston steam shovels.
Amazing agricultural images!
Chris Graham on 1st May 2021
Peter Loves shares some amazing agricultural images from the AJ Ward & Co archive, provided by the Sussex Steam Engine Club's Steve McIntosh.
Land Rover-based fire appliances
Chris Graham on 27th April 2021
Ron Henderson tells the story of some very interesting but comparatively rare Land Rover-based fire appliances.
The adaptable Allen Scythe
Chris Graham on 23rd April 2021
Do you know everything about the adaptable Allen Scythe? Well, Geoff Ravenhall reveals some of the diverse uses to which it could be adapted.
The Caterpillar D8 crawler
Chris Graham on 19th April 2021
Peter Love looks back at the history and development of a classic, earth-moving heavy-hitter, the Caterpillar D8 crawler.
Skogar Folk Museum visit
Chris Graham on 18th April 2021
Mal Jordan reports on a very enjoyable visit to the Skogar Folk Museum in Iceland, where he discovered some unusual and interesting exhibits.
Rare Coventry Victor petrol engines
Chris Graham on 9th April 2021
Phillip Scott, from Western Australia, requests help concerning two, recently-acquired Coventry Victor petrol engines.
Wheels of Industry 4
Chris Graham on 7th April 2021
New from Kelsey Publishing is Wheels of Industry 4; the final instalment in this fascinating and popular industrial heritage bookazine series.
1976 Scammell Crusader
Chris Graham on 30th March 2021
Joseph Lewis finds himself mightily impressed by George Thompson’s classic, 1976 Scammell Crusader recovery truck.
