The amazing record of 1940s battleship USS Wisconsin
Chris Graham on 29th February 2024
James Hendrie spotlights the 1940s battleship USS Wisconsin, recipient of six battle stars in WW2, the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm.
1941
We report from the Beamish Museum’s two-day Steam Gala
Chris Graham on 8th December 2023
David Reed visited Beamish Museum’s two-day Steam Gala where, besides the steamers, the trams, omnibuses and Fords were very popular.
The life and times of the unique HMS Swiftsure
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2023
Conrad Waters reviews the career of HMS Swiftsure, the final Royal Navy cruiser to be delivered during World War II.
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.
Fantastically original 1956 Land Rover Station Wagon
Chris Graham on 18th March 2023
Zack Stiling reflects on the Land-Rover’s 75th anniversary, and admires Mike Rivett's superbly original 1956 Station Wagon.
Glorious 1939 Leyland Pump Escape fire engine
Chris Graham on 6th February 2023
John Meakins worked for Kent Fire Brigade but now spends the summer months displaying this glorious 1939 Leyland Pump Escape fire engine.
