Superb 1909 Burrell showman’s returns at Llandudno
Chris Graham on 13th September 2024
Stuart Phillips’ 1909 Burrell showman’s road loco Fermoy made a welcome return to the rally scene at Llandudno, as David Reed reports.
Great Dorset Steam Fair
Special engine to attend High Weald Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 29th May 2024
Dave Vaughan spotlights a 1922 McLaren road locomotive as it prepares for the High Weald Steam Rally at Pippingford Park, next month.
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.
Restoring a 1967 Bedford VAL 14 outside broadcast unit
Chris Graham on 5th April 2024
Peter Simpson tells the story of a rather special 1960s Bedford VAL 14, its time in television and its new life in preservation.
Brilliant steam ploughing working weekend at Stotfold Mill
Chris Graham on 28th November 2023
Simon Colbeck reports on a working weekend at Stotfold Mill, which saw the return of two very special steam engines to the ploughing field.
2024 Great Dorset Steam Fair cancelled
Chris Graham on 20th November 2023
We report on the sad news that this year's Great Dorset Steam Fair has been cancelled and that the event remains for sale.
1919 Rushton Proctor traction engine reappears
Chris Graham on 27th October 2023
We report on the welcomed re-appearance in Cheshire of the 1919 Rushton Proctor SH class 8hp single-cylinder traction engine.
The brilliant Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show
Chris Graham on 17th October 2023
We report on the brilliant Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show, which took place near Weymouth, in Dorset, back at the beginning of July.
1937 Bamford EV1 2hp stationary engine saved
Chris Graham on 9th October 2023
George Webb recounts the tale of discovering and then restoring his 1937 Bamfords EV1 2hp stationary engine.
Welland Steam & Country Rally, 2023
Chris Graham on 4th October 2023
Simon Colbeck reports on this year's Welland Steam & Country Rally. which provided a fabulous festival of working steam and much else besides.
Ford’s Thames Trader; a personal tale
Chris Graham on 2nd October 2023
Alan Dale takes a personal look back at the Thames Trader, which enabled Ford to take the fight to Bedford and Commer in the 1950s.
Fantastic classic Leyland lorry trio!
Chris Graham on 17th August 2023
Peter Simpson pays a return visit to Jamie Newton, this time spotlighting his beautifully-maintained, classic Leyland lorry trio.
Fine 1902 Fowler B5 returns home from New Zealand
Chris Graham on 5th July 2023
Paul Ritchie reports on the return from New Zealand of Matt Farwell’s 1902 Fowler B5 single-cylinder general purpose traction engine.
More from the amazing Dingles Fairground Museum
Chris Graham on 24th May 2023
David Reed continues his report from Dingles Fairground Museum, looking at more of the fascinating exhibits, and trying the historic rides.
