Downpatrick & County Down Railway badly affected by flooding
Chris Graham on 31st January 2024
We report on the damage caused by the floods which hit the Downpatrick & County Down Railway in Northern Ireland at the end of last year.
Covid-19
The brilliant Bon Accord Steam & Vintage Fair
Chris Graham on 7th September 2023
Hugh Dougherty reports from the Bon Accord Steam & Vintage Fair, Scotland’s leading event, and was bowled over by what was on offer.
A very unusual 1956 Austin A30 Countryman!
Chris Graham on 18th July 2022
Russ Harvey tells the story of Richard Dracup's unique and clever creation; a 1956 Austin A30 Countryman-based ice-cream van.
Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway latest news
Chris Graham on 8th March 2022
We report on the work that's needed to bring the popular Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway back into service, following the pandemic.
Queen Mary is under threat
Chris Graham on 17th November 2021
We report on the worrying news that the Queen Mary is under threat if urgent repair work isn't carried out within the next two years.
Bluebell Railway station renovation appeal
Chris Graham on 21st October 2021
An appeal has been launched to assist with the much needed Bluebell Railway station renovation at Horsted Keynes, in West Sussex.
SS Sir Walter Scott steam ship appeal
Chris Graham on 27th August 2021
We report on the urgent appeal that's been launched to keep the 121-year-old steam ship, SS Sir Walter Scott, operating on Loch Katrine.
1977 Claas Mercator 60 combine
Chris Graham on 10th August 2021
Joseph Lewis enjoys a hands-on encounter with a 1977 Claas Mercator 60 combine that was purchased in East Devon.
International B-250 tractor restored
Chris Graham on 10th May 2021
Persistence pays off in the restoration of this International B-250 tractor, which was washed-up at the scrapyard, as Jo Roberts explains.
Culture Recovery Fund help delivered
Chris Graham on 14th December 2020
Almost 450 heritage organisations in England have been awarded cash from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, as Colin Tyson reports. Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage to the rescue: The Great Dorset Steam Fair has been awarded £236,200 to help it…
The impact of Covid
Chris Graham on 5th August 2020
Thanks to a recent survey, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has been able to assess the true impact of Covid on its member organisations.
