Amazing ‘time warp’ collection of commercial vehicles sold
Chris Graham on 4th September 2024
Tim Bolton reports on the sale of an amazing 'time warp' collection of commercial vehicles formerly owned by the late Charlie Welson.
Leyland Beaver
1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London spotted
Chris Graham on 6th November 2023
Visitors excited to spot John Wharton's 1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London, at this year's Welland Steam & Country Show.
Classic commercial shelf-sized scale models to collect
Chris Graham on 28th March 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at an interesting selection of AEC, Leyland and Albion Ergomatic shelf-sized scale models.
Museum of Mid-Devon Life
Chris Graham on 29th September 2021
Joseph Lewis visits the Museum of Mid-Devon Life in Tiverton, and discovers images of two interesting local companies and their equipment.
Evolution of car transporters
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2021
Bob Tuck explains the interesting evolution of car transporters from the 1960s; the ear in which car sales began to boom. Photographs: Ken Glendinning collection A rather young Ken Glendinning has a smiling face because he was allowed to drive…
A classic tractor collection
Chris Graham on 8th February 2021
Bob Weir discovers a superb classic tractor collection in Scotland, owned by enthusiast, Ross Rae. Ross and Margaret Rae with their classic tractor collection. Ayrshire is home to some superb tractor collections and some truly knowledgeable enthusiasts. Ross Rae, from…
The history of turntable ladders
Chris Graham on 7th January 2021
Ron Henderson recounts the development of turntable ladders, and how the UK fire-fighting market was dominated by a German manufacturer. The United Kingdom’s first, all-steel turntable ladder, powered by the vehicle’s Magirus road engine, via a power take-off. The three…
