Vintage traction engines working again
Chris Graham on 5th October 2022
Two historic and beautifully-restored vintage traction engines returned to work in Kent recently, as Peter Love reports.
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Hetton Colliery Railway’s 200th anniversary
Chris Graham on 3rd October 2022
Howard Stafford reports on the Hetton Colliery Railway's 200th anniversary, and enjoys a visit to its Co Durham site.
Amazing Aumann auctions previewed
Chris Graham on 17th September 2022
We preview two amazing tractor, implement and memorabilia sales being organised by heritage vehicle sales specialist, Aumann Auctions.
1920 Marshall 6hp Q Class traction engine lives on
Chris Graham on 15th September 2022
We tell the fascinating ownership story of Michael Oldham's beautifully-presented, 1920 Marshall 6hp Q Class traction engine.
Hollycombe Steam in the Country reopens
Chris Graham on 13th September 2022
Phil Barnes reports on the long-awaited reopening of Hollycombe Steam in the Country which happened back in the summer.
1908 Stanley steam car
Chris Graham on 7th September 2022
We report on the spectacular debut of a 1908 Stanley steam car, which happened at the recent Parham Park Steam Rally.
Historic USA dock tank engine has been sold
Chris Graham on 5th September 2022
Historic USA Dock Tank engine moves on from the Bluebell Railway, into private ownership for restoration, but will return!
1923 ‘Baby’ Burrell engine revealed
Chris Graham on 1st September 2022
We report on the debut of Will Day's 1923 'Baby' Burrell in the heritage Section of the recent Kent County Show.
Living Museum of the North steam gala
Chris Graham on 17th August 2022
David Reed visited Beamish, The Living Museum of the North during its Steam Gala earlier this year, and reports on a fantastic event.
1936 Fowler DNC road roller
Chris Graham on 10th August 2022
Jonathan Vartan talks to David Vaughan about his life with steam engines and, in particular, his 1936 Fowler DNC road roller Hermes.
0-6-0T Terrier anniversary celebration
Chris Graham on 4th August 2022
Several railways and the Terrier Trust are organising a series of events to celebrate 150 years since the first ‘A1’ 0-6-0T Terrier was built.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair is back!
Chris Graham on 30th July 2022
We're delighted to report that the Great Dorset Steam Fair is back this year with an exciting, local sponsor, the Gritchie Brewing Co.
Brilliant Abbey Hill Steam Rally report
Chris Graham on 20th July 2022
Joseph Lewis reports from the 2022 Abbey Hill Steam Rally, back at the Yeovil Showground, in Somerset, after a two-year absence.
Steam Toys and Meccano Show
Chris Graham on 19th July 2022
We preview the brilliant Steam Toys and Meccano Show taking place at Armley Mills Industrial Museum in Leeds, at the end of this month.
