We visit the superb British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Chris Graham on 16th May 2024
Mike Neale reports on a very enjoyable visit to the famous British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland, in Lancashire.
Glasgow
Visiting the wonderful Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Chris Graham on 9th April 2024
Simon Colbeck provides an update on heritage transport in north-east India, including the wonderful Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
An interesting classic lorry collection
Chris Graham on 13th March 2024
Bob Weir meets North Wales-based Ivor Owen to discover more about his interesting classic lorry collection.
North Carr Lightship faces an uncertain future
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2024
We consider the uncertain future of the once influential North Carr Lightship as her metal construction reaches critical condition.
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.
Original 1977 Foden Fleetmaster press vehicle restored
Chris Graham on 24th November 2023
The Fleetmaster was Foden’s approach to the component truck, but all done in the Sandbach style, says Ian Shaw.
1896 tall ship secures more essential funding
Chris Graham on 18th July 2023
Historic 1896 tall ship secures additional funding for essential restoration work to help secure its long-term future on the River Clyde.
Morris J-Type GPO van enjoys new lease of life!
Chris Graham on 17th July 2023
Mike Neale tracks down a fine example of what many consider to be the archetypal British GPO van, the Morris J-Type.
TS Queen Mary benefits from £1 million donation
Chris Graham on 20th June 2023
Hugh Dougherty reports on a £1 million funding boost for the 1933-built Clyde steamer, TS Queen Mary; a very fitting 90th birthday present!
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.
How about a classic ULEZ city beater?
Chris Graham on 24th April 2023
Fancy a light commercial vehicle to own and use in a post-ULEZ city environment? Peter Simpson has a few suggestions.
Trams, steam engines and buses on the Isle of Man
Chris Graham on 30th March 2023
Dick Bodily reports from an excellent event on the Isle of Man for enthusiasts of trams, steam engines and buses.
Five Fowler stationary engines on show
Chris Graham on 7th March 2023
Alwyn Rogers enjoys displaying his five Fowler stationary engines together for the first time at a show in the Ribble Valley, in Lancashire.
Sentinel steam waggons on a run down memory lane!
Chris Graham on 20th January 2023
David Reed enjoys watching Sentinel steam waggons climb the Horseshoe Pass in North Wales, on the historic test route for these vehicles.
