The Chappel viaduct 175th anniversary celebrations
Chris Graham on 23rd August 2024
Richard Hemington reports on the recent celebrations organised to mark the 175th anniversary of the Chappel viaduct near Colchester.
Essex
Sampling a well-travelled 1974 Ford 5000 tractor
Chris Graham on 14th June 2024
Jane Brooks takes a look at her husband’s venerable, 1974 Ford 5000, which is a very well-travelled tractor.
The brilliant Drive-it Day at Bodle Street Green
Chris Graham on 24th May 2024
We report on the many interesting vehicles taking part in this year's Drive-it Day at Bodle Street Green, in rural East Sussex.
Vintage Bedford horsebox put to an unusual use
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2024
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop report on another vintage Bedford – this time a horsebox – restored for a second life as a holiday home in France.
The Dover Transport Museum is a fascinating gem!
Chris Graham on 6th May 2024
Zack Stiling visits one of Kent’s hidden gems, the Dover Transport Museum, to examine some of its interesting, star exhibits.
A new batch of recently released and interesting diecast models
Chris Graham on 29th April 2024
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently released and interesting diecast models of tractors and light commercial vehicles.
Restoring a Ford Silver Jubilee 7810 tractor
Chris Graham on 15th March 2024
James Connolly talks to Colin Elliott about what was involved in restoring this Ford Silver Jubilee 7810 to such a high standard.
This 1931 Bedford bus was the first of its kind!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2024
Zack Stiling a very rare survivor; the original, 1931 Bedford bus that recently returned to the rally circuit after a period of hibernation.
The fascinating development of the humble farm tractor in the 1960s
Chris Graham on 15th January 2024
Jonathan Whitlam looks back at the 1960s, that was a decade that saw a quantum leap in the development of the humble farm tractor.
Historic commercials on display at the Laughton Autumn Show
Chris Graham on 3rd January 2024
We report on the historic commercial vehicles to be seen at the 27th Laughton Autumn Show, which took place a few months ago.
Ripon Classic Car Gathering
Chris Graham on 13th November 2023
Nina Smith reports on some of the most interesting vehicles that caught her eye at this year's Ripon Classic Car Gathering.
Classic recovery lorries from yesteryear
Chris Graham on 23rd August 2023
Michael Marshall takes a wander through the photo archives to focus on a fascinating selection recovery lorries from years gone by.
1974 Guy Big J6 cement mixer beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 12th July 2023
David Reed takes a trip to Huddersfield to meet Johnny Murphy and admire his 1974 Guy Big J6 concrete mixer.
Famous 1960s Radio Caroline trawler to be saved!
Chris Graham on 29th June 2023
We report on the funds being raised to save the 1960s trawler made famous as the ship from which Radio Caroline was broadcast.
