The 90-mile Cheshire Run
Chris Graham on 25th August 2022
Ed Burrows reports on the welcomed return of the 90-mile Cheshire Run that attracted a wide range of interesting, classic commercials.
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Steam and classic vehicle gathering
Chris Graham on 17th February 2022
We report from one of the last steam and classic vehicle gatherings of 2021 in West Sussex which was enjoyed by all, despite the weather!
1989 Scania P113 tractor unit
Chris Graham on 28th January 2022
Pip Dunn meets serial truck restorer Richard Thomas and his superb and rare 1989 Scania P113 tractor unit.
The amazing Bregazzi steam buggy!
Chris Graham on 15th January 2022
Part 1: Jonathan Bregazzi tells the story of the amazing Bregazzi Steam Buggy, which he designed and built himself at home.
Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair
Chris Graham on 19th November 2021
Sue Ogden reports from the first Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair, which turned out to be an outstanding success.
Classic larger dumptrucks
Chris Graham on 27th October 2021
Nick Baldwin spotlights some of the classic, larger dumptrucks that worked so hard in Great Britain back in the day.
70-foot showman’s road train!
Chris Graham on 12th October 2021
Peter Love reports on a memorable and spectacular steam journey undertaken with a 70-foot showman’s road train.
Classic & Vintage Commercials Show 2021
Chris Graham on 11th October 2021
Peter Simpson reports from this year’s Classic & Vintage Commercials Show held at the British Motor Museum, in Gaydon, Staffordshire.
Miniature Steam Weekend
Chris Graham on 22nd September 2021
The Statfold Barn Railway held a very successful Miniature Steam Weekend this summer, and David Reed was there to enjoy it.
The importance of ballast!
Chris Graham on 2nd September 2021
Bob Tuck takes a nostalgic look at the history and importance of ballast for heavy-haulage operators, and how its best contained.
1978 London to Brighton Road Run
Chris Graham on 30th August 2021
Peter Esposito takes a nostalgic look back at the variety of interesting vehicles that took part in the 1978 London to Brighton Road Run. 1978 London to Brighton Road Run: Sentinel S6, BRF 200, of 1933 was the first six-wheeled…
Exotic eight-leggers!
Chris Graham on 2nd August 2021
Bob Tuck looks at some of the most exotic eight-leggers you’re ever likely to see, spot-lighting some incredible loadbed vehicles.
Classic heavy-haulage trucks
Chris Graham on 9th June 2021
Peter Simpson tells the story of a pair of classic heavy-haulage trucks, how one still works today and their famous operator.
Classic tippers and dumpers
Chris Graham on 20th May 2021
Mike Forbes presents photos from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ archive featuring classic tippers and dumpers in different quarry settings.
