Steam and classic vehicle gathering
Chris Graham on 17th February 2022
We report from one of the last steam and classic vehicle gatherings of 2021 in West Sussex which was enjoyed by all, despite the weather!
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Saunders collection’s Christmas Road Run
Chris Graham on 2nd February 2022
We report on the welcomed return of the Saunders collection's Christmas Road Run, and the wonderful steam-powered vehicles that took part.
Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair
Chris Graham on 19th November 2021
Sue Ogden reports from the first Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair, which turned out to be an outstanding success.
National Traction Engine Trust
Chris Graham on 16th February 2021
Paul Ritchie reports on important developments arising from the National Traction Engine Trust’s recent AGM. Last November the National Traction Engine Trust (NTET) held its annual general meeting and, like so many organisations unable to meet due to Covid-19 restrictions,…
The life and times of Jimmy
Chris Graham on 27th January 2021
Peter Love takes a nostalgic look at the life and times of Jimmy, an Aveling & Porter road locomotive, and the first he ever stood on. The life and times of Jimmy: This 1900 Aveling & Porter LC6 was the…
The Lion saved from export
Chris Graham on 8th January 2021
Adrian White reports on the welcomed purchase and re-homing in the UK of a rare and treasured beast! The Lion is safe again! Fowler 19782 making steam on November 2nd in its new environment at Stotfold. (Pic: Adrian White) The…
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.
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.
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.
Traction Engine Bookazines
Chris Graham on 14th May 2020
Each edition in this series of Traction Engine Bookazines has 100 pages packed with mostly previously unpublished photographs supported by detailed and authoritative captions
Cheffins’ online charity auction
Chris Graham on 15th April 2020
The Cheffins' online charity auction will be be raising funds for the COVID-19 Fast Response Fund set up by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
Dunedin Gas Works Museum visit
Chris Graham on 1st April 2020
The Dunedin Gas Works Museum, in New Zealand’s second largest city on the South Island, is packed with fascinating machinery and information, as Phil Barnes discovers.
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