Superb 1909 Burrell showman’s returns at Llandudno
Chris Graham on 13th September 2024
Stuart Phillips’ 1909 Burrell showman’s road loco Fermoy made a welcome return to the rally scene at Llandudno, as David Reed reports.
1930s
This Bedford KM looks as good as new!
Chris Graham on 17th July 2024
The Bedford KM represented a move into the big league, changing the company's persona and, for a while at least, its fortunes, says Ian Shaw.
Full report from the brilliant Beamish Steam Gala
Chris Graham on 10th June 2024
David Reed reports from the excellent, two-day Beamish Steam Gala – Wheels of Industry event, which took place in. early April.
Beautifully preserved 1949 Dennis Lancet III coach
Chris Graham on 8th March 2024
Zack Stiling spotlights a preserved 1949 Dennis Lancet III coach from an era when long-distance travel suggested glamour and excitement.
The fascinating development of the humble farm tractor in the 1960s
Chris Graham on 15th January 2024
Jonathan Whitlam looks back at the 1960s, that was a decade that saw a quantum leap in the development of the humble farm tractor.
Introducing Ford’s FW Series of 1970s giant tractors
Chris Graham on 17th November 2023
Jonathan Whitlam explains the development and specifications of Ford’s FW Series range of articulated, four-wheel-drive tractor giants.
Remembering Bucyrus-Erie Company’s pull-type scrapers
Chris Graham on 1st November 2023
Keith Haddock reviews one of Bucyrus-Erie Company’s lesser-known products including its close ties with the International Harvester Company.
Unique Foden timber tractor lives on in safe preservation
Chris Graham on 26th September 2023
Zack Stiling recounts the fascinating story of a unique Foden timber tractor which, against all odds, has survived into preservation.
Protruck Auction at The Great Yorkshire Showground
Chris Graham on 14th September 2023
Protruck Auctions is back for its 10th year at the Great Yorkshire Showground, where it'll be staging the Harrogate Drive Thru Auction.
Beautifully-restored electric-powered milk float
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2023
The electric-powered milk float was a common sight 50 years ago, but survivors are rare. Bob Weir meets Paul Nicolls and his superb example.
The world’s largest motor graders!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2023
Keith Haddock takes a look at some of the world’s largest motor graders, most of which are now relegated to the history books.
A pre-war Scammell lorry that’s covered 1.2 million miles!
Chris Graham on 8th June 2023
Fewer than 2,000 Scammell lorries were manufactured between 1920 and WW2, but Zack Stiling tracks down a rare survivor and its lucky owner.
Brilliant Beamish!
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2023
David Reed reports from the wonderful, two-day steam gala which took place recently at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Club’s Working Day
Chris Graham on 14th March 2023
Peter Love previews the Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Club's Working Day, taking place in Stanfield, Norfolk, this month.
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