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.
Essex
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.
Remembering the Canadian City Line
Chris Graham on 20th May 2023
Jim Shaw remembers the short-lived Canadian City Line that worked the trade routes from Canada to India, Pakistan and Ceylon in the 1970s.
Meticulously restored 1938 Morris mailvan
Chris Graham on 18th May 2023
Mike Neale tells the story of the pre-war Morris mailvans and takes a look at Simon Grainger's 1938 restored example.
Incredibly rare 1981 Ford FW-30
Chris Graham on 20th April 2023
Chris Graham talks to Tim Pearman about his giant Ford FW-30 and the chance encounter that led him to realise a boyhood dream.
1972 Massey Ferguson 1150 beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 24th March 2023
Chris Graham meets Simon Wright and his beautifully-restored and impressively large, 1972 Massey Ferguson 1150.
Neglected 1926 Aveling & Porter sold
Chris Graham on 16th February 2023
Peter Love reports on the sale of an interesting but long-neglected 1926 Aveling & Porter 6-ton M-type tractor.
A classic Ford tractor in two different sizes!
Chris Graham on 14th February 2023
Jonathan Whitlam explains why, back in the mid-1970s, Ford decided to offer farmers the same tractor in two different sizes.
Superb Communications and Commercial Vehicles Day!
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2022
Patrick Boniface reports from the Communications and Commercial Vehicles Day held recently at the Amberley Museum in West Sussex.
1923 ‘Baby’ Burrell engine revealed
Chris Graham on 1st September 2022
We report on the debut of Will Day's 1923 'Baby' Burrell in the heritage Section of the recent Kent County Show.
Epping Ongar Railway’s 10th anniversary celebrations!
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2022
We report on the Epping Ongar Railway's 10th anniversary celebrations, which took place over the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend in June.
The Ford 3000
Chris Graham on 28th May 2022
The Ford 3000 was a popular tractor and Derek Pugh, from Church Stretton in Shropshire, owns a fine example, as Bob Weir reports.
Road to Rails rally
Chris Graham on 15th December 2021
Paul Ritchie reports from the well-attended Road to Rails rally which took place at the Swanage Railway, in Dorset.
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