Timber extraction using classic Ford and Fordson machinery
Chris Graham on 21st November 2023
We visit the Sussex/Kent border to meet a man who uses venerable, but well-maintained machinery for timber extraction and reforestation.
England
Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway’s Gala Day
Chris Graham on 10th November 2023
We report on a day spent with 1936 Orenstein & Koppel 0-4-0 engine Helga, at the superb 2ft gauge Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway in Kent.
Joint 100th birthday celebrations for Welsh heritage railways
Chris Graham on 18th September 2023
Matthew Ditch reports on the joint, 100th birthday celebrations held recently at the Welsh Highland Heritage/Ffestiniog railways.
The American Truck Historical Society’s National Convention & Truck Show
Chris Graham on 11th September 2023
Peter Langdon drove his 1964 Autocar DC-100 to Reno, Nevada, for the American Truck Historical Society's National Convention & Truck Show.
International Harvester 424; a fantastic utility tractor!
Chris Graham on 6th September 2023
Scott Lambert examines the International Harvester 424 that resulted from collaboration between the company's American and British arms.
Fantastic Richard Vernon collection sale
Chris Graham on 14th August 2023
David Read reports on the Cheffins-managed sale of the Richard Vernon collection, which saw plenty of interesting machinery sold.
The Kempton Weekend of Power!
Chris Graham on 1st August 2023
Alan Cullen reports from the recent Kempton Weekend of Power, which saw many interesting stationary engines gather in the spring sunshine.
Ford Thames Trader models for collectors
Chris Graham on 26th July 2023
Following on from his recent look at Thames Trader toys, Mike Neale considers the later scale models made for adult collectors.
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.
The sad demise of RMS Windsor Castle
Chris Graham on 12th April 2023
Peter Knego recalls the sad story of the former Union-Castle liner RMS Windsor Castle, and a final visit he made to the ship back in 1998.
Shuttleworth Collection’s Engineering Weekend
Chris Graham on 27th March 2023
Simon Colbeck reports from the Shuttleworth Collection's Engineering Weekend, which took place recently with many fascinating attractions.
1900 hot-air engine runs once again
Chris Graham on 10th February 2023
Barry Job reports on the exciting firing and running of an amazing hot-air engine that's over 120 years old.
AEC Marshal – a fine 1972 example
Chris Graham on 16th December 2022
The Marshal was one of the last lorries to wear the AEC badge. Bob Weir went to Shropshire to meet Lewis Weaver and his fine 1972 example.
HMS Hermes; the first aircraft carrier
Chris Graham on 6th December 2022
HMS Hermes is regarded as the world’s first aircraft carrier. James Hendrie traces the ship’s career from her construction to WWII sinking.
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