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.
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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.
Caterpillar’s first excavator
Chris Graham on 16th November 2022
The model 225 was Caterpillar’s first excavator, and was instrumental in the company becoming a world leader, as Keith Haddock explains.
Exciting new classic tractor models
Chris Graham on 12th September 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at an interesting selection of recently-released diecast and resin classic tractor models.
The world’s only full-rigged tall ship
Chris Graham on 31st August 2022
Steve Newman spotlights Royal Clipper, the world's only steel-hulled, five-masted, full-rigged tall ship that's still afloat.
London Ambulance Historic Collection visited
Chris Graham on 6th June 2022
Patrick Boniface discovers a wonderful range of historic vehicles at the London Ambulance Historic Collection, based in a quiet Kent village.
1943 Austin K2 NAFFI wagon restored
Chris Graham on 6th March 2022
Mike Neale tells the story of a 1943 Austin K2 that starred in a film, then almost rotted away before being rescued and restored.
The Transport Museum Wythall
Chris Graham on 29th January 2022
The Transport Museum Wythall is not only a great place to visit, but it also offers the perfect venue for club visits and other gatherings.
Fowler showman’s engine Bertha
Chris Graham on 8th December 2021
Fowler showman’s engine Bertha makes its first public appearance in Switzerland with new owner, Martin Horath.v
Massey Ferguson 2135 Industrial
Chris Graham on 8th October 2021
Bob Weir went to the Clyde Valley, near Glasgow, to meet Bill Orr, and his Massey Ferguson 2135 Industrial.
Ex-army Foden recovery vehicle
Chris Graham on 19th September 2021
Bob Weir meets a commercial vehicle enthusiast with a particular interest in ex-army Foden recovery vehicles, winches and cranes.
