Peter’s back on track!
Chris Graham on 21st October 2020
The Amberley Museum, W Sussex, is delighted to report that the fund-raising needed for the renovation of narrow-gauge loco Peter, is on track
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Steam in Miniature 2020
Chris Graham on 19th October 2020
Despite the Covid restrictions, the wonderful, Bressingham Steam in Miniature event went ahead, as Peter Love reports.
Waverley back in steam
Chris Graham on 15th October 2020
Hugh Dougherty reports on a momentous day on the River Clyde, as the unique PS Waverley finally sets sail again.
Renown notches-up her centenary!
Chris Graham on 14th October 2020
Fowler 8nhp showman’s engine No 15653 of 1920, Renown, celebrated her centenary at the height of lockdown on May 8, reports Colin Tyson.
Classic assortment out in Kent
Chris Graham on 10th October 2020
Peter Love reports on the successful and very enjoyable first running of the Weald of Kent Steam Rally Road Run.
Wheels of Industry: Volume 3
Chris Graham on 4th October 2020
Wheels of Industry: Volume 3, written by Andrew Neale, covers a broad cross-section of subjects that will delight enthusiasts everywhere.
Steam-threshing in Suffolk
Chris Graham on 3rd October 2020
With steam events cancelled in 2020, engines have been out working instead. Michael Pumfrey reports on a day's steam-threshing in Suffolk.
Merv’s fantastic Dodman traction engine
Chris Graham on 22nd September 2020
Despite the lack of rallies this summer, Merv Pollington has been out and about on his fantastic, 4in Dodman traction engine.
Spirit of Masham
Chris Graham on 18th September 2020
In an effort to make the best of Covid-19 restrictions, Derek Rayner set out in his 1915 Aveling & Porter steam roller to rekindle the Spirit of Masham.
Steam-up in Dorset!
Chris Graham on 13th September 2020
Paul Ritchie reports on a two-day steam-up in Dorset which was a welcomed return to something like normality following lockdown.
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.
Two highland classics
Chris Graham on 7th September 2020
Sandy Arbuthnott, from Aberdeenshire, comes from a long line of haulage contractors. Bob Weir went to Torphins to see his two highland classics.
Fred Dibnah engine at risk
Chris Graham on 2nd September 2020
An engine room containing a steam engine restored by the late Fred Dibnah, is at risk of being demolished to make way for a housing development.
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.
