Steam ploughing Hands-on Weekend in sunny Kent
Chris Graham on 11th January 2024
We report on the Hands-on Weekend organised by the Steam Plough Club, which took place in Kent over a very hot, early-September weekend.
Steam
1916 Robey 6hp traction engine heading for refresh
Chris Graham on 22nd December 2023
We report on Eddie Fox's plans to refresh his 1916 Robey 6hp traction engine ahead of the 2024 rally season.
1920 Aveling & Porter finds a new home
Chris Graham on 11th December 2023
1920 Aveling & Porter KND 6-ton tractor moves on to a new home in Lincolnshire, where further renovation work is continuing.
Superb Marshall anniversary display at Haddenham Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 7th December 2023
Ian Palmer takes a look at the superb Marshall anniversary display gathered at Haddenham Steam Rally, on September 16th-17th.
Rail and Ale Festival on the popular Statfold Barn Railway
Chris Graham on 5th December 2023
David Reed reports on the recent Rail and Ale Festival that attracted large crowds to the Statfold Barn Railway, in Staffordshire.
Brilliant steam ploughing working weekend at Stotfold Mill
Chris Graham on 28th November 2023
Simon Colbeck reports on a working weekend at Stotfold Mill, which saw the return of two very special steam engines to the ploughing field.
2024 Great Dorset Steam Fair cancelled
Chris Graham on 20th November 2023
We report on the sad news that this year's Great Dorset Steam Fair has been cancelled and that the event remains for sale.
1925 Pride of Somerset returns to steam
Chris Graham on 16th November 2023
We report as Pride of Somerset returns to steam, and the other progress being made with this fine, 1925 Burrell double-crank road roller.
Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway’s Gala Day
Chris Graham on 10th November 2023
We report on a day spent with 1936 Orenstein & Koppel 0-4-0 engine Helga, at the superb 2ft gauge Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway in Kent.
1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London spotted
Chris Graham on 6th November 2023
Visitors excited to spot John Wharton's 1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London, at this year's Welland Steam & Country Show.
Great Christmas gift ideas from Kelsey Media!
Chris Graham on 2nd November 2023
Great Christmas gift ideas for the heritage machines enthusiast in your life! Check out what's available now from the Kelsey Media shop.
1919 Rushton Proctor traction engine reappears
Chris Graham on 27th October 2023
We report on the welcomed re-appearance in Cheshire of the 1919 Rushton Proctor SH class 8hp single-cylinder traction engine.
The brilliant Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show
Chris Graham on 17th October 2023
We report on the brilliant Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show, which took place near Weymouth, in Dorset, back at the beginning of July.
Celebrating Marshall’s 175th anniversary in style!
Chris Graham on 12th October 2023
The Marshall Club's Ian Palmer reports on Marshall's 175th anniversary celebrations that took place in Gainsborough recently.
