Historic gallopers ride on!
Chris Graham on 16th March 2021
David Reed reveals the fascinating story behind the Howard Brothers' 1886 historic gallopers ride that’s still going strong today.
Plant & Machinery
Rare Regalite generating set
Chris Graham on 14th March 2021
Michael Roberts recounts the story of how he managed to become the owner of a rare Regalite generating set.
Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine
Chris Graham on 21st February 2021
Gareth Bolton explains the fundamental attachment he has for his cherished Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine. The Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine, as originally purchased from Rod Stride. My association with this engine, a petrol/paraffin Fairbanks,…
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
Chris Graham on 13th February 2021
David Vaughan visits the Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, and wonders what will become of the UK’s smaller industrial heritage sites like this in the face of prolonged, enforced closure. Bancroft Mill Engine Museum: The main engine house which, together with…
The Oshkosh M1070 Series
Chris Graham on 12th February 2021
Newly-published by Kelsey Publishing, the fifth in the Military Trucks Archive series spotlights the Oshkosh M1070 Series. The fifth edition in Kelsey Publishing’s popular Military Vehicles Archive bookazine series has just been published, with this edition focussing on the British…
Crossley Brothers Heavy Oil Engine saved!
Chris Graham on 6th February 2021
Val Moore reports from Ulster as a Crossley Brothers Heavy Oil Engine is started for the first time in its new home. Crossley Brothers Heavy Oil Engine saved!: The restored engine. It just needs the plumbing to be completed and…
Bamford stationary engines
Chris Graham on 31st January 2021
Patrick Knight presents a selection of fascinating and rare photographs from the archives featuring Bamford stationary engines. Bamford stationary engines: This young man – presumably an apprentice – is seen here fitting the rockers and timing the valves on SD…
109-year-old Arrol crane saved!
Chris Graham on 28th January 2021
Hugh Dougherty reports on the much needed rescue package that’s now in place to save the 109-year-old Arrol crane, in Western Australia. Built in Scotland but now to be restored in Australia, this 109-year-old Arrol crane at Bunbury Timber Jetty…
The history of turntable ladders
Chris Graham on 7th January 2021
Ron Henderson recounts the development of turntable ladders, and how the UK fire-fighting market was dominated by a German manufacturer. The United Kingdom’s first, all-steel turntable ladder, powered by the vehicle’s Magirus road engine, via a power take-off. The three…
Rare engine rescued!
Chris Graham on 6th January 2021
Andy Selfe reports on a rare engine rescue in South Africa involving an 1895 Crossley and a Blackstone ‘Stamford’ stone mill. Rare engine rescue: Lifting the Crossley out of the building, complete; what a pleasure to see. However, it was…
The Manitowoc story
Chris Graham on 15th December 2020
Keith Haddock concludes the Manitowoc story, explaining how it survived to become America’s No.1 crane builder. The Manitowoc story: This 6400 carries a 16-cubic-yard bucket on a 160-foot boom, and is seen at work uncovering anthracite in Pennsylvania. Having achieved…
Beet farming of yesteryear in Scotland
Chris Graham on 13th December 2020
Peter Small takes a nostalgic look back at the beet farming of yesteryear in the fields of Fife, Scotland. Beet farming of yesteryear: A Ferguson tractor, complete with wheel girdles, operates a John Salmon beet harvester, which is being adjusted…
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…
Classic Caterpillars working hard!
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2020
Given the Covid situation, Jeremy Rowland was delighted to see plenty of classic Caterpillars working hard at the Link Club’s recent event.
