1970 Ransomes Crusader 2800B combine in action this summer
Chris Graham on 19th October 2023
Peter Love heads to Kent to witness the evocative spectacle of a 1970 Ransomes Crusader 2800B combine harvester in action.
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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 Cultra working day in Northern Ireland
Chris Graham on 25th September 2023
Willie Carson reports on this year’s successful Cultra working day, which took place at the Ulster Folk Museum.
Joint 100th birthday celebrations for Welsh heritage railways
Chris Graham on 18th September 2023
Matthew Ditch reports on the joint, 100th birthday celebrations held recently at the Welsh Highland Heritage/Ffestiniog railways.
Muir-Hill: the end of the line!
Chris Graham on 8th September 2023
Jonathan Whitlam concludes his fascinating account of the Muir-Hill story by considering the company’s sad demise, and the reasons behind it.
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.
The Jolly Boys Road Run
Chris Graham on 18th April 2023
We report on last autumn's Jolly Boys Road Run, which saw a fantastic variety of historic commercials let loose in beautiful Derbyshire!
Superb 1939 ex-army Scammell Pioneer
Chris Graham on 22nd March 2023
Peter Simpson meets Edward and Annie Prentice and their 1939 ex-army Scammell Pioneer which has been restored over the past two years.
Ultra-rare 1984 Simca van – the last UK survivor!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2023
Despite its popularity during the 1980s, the Simca van has all but vanished now. Mike Neale tracks down an ultra-rare survivor.
1976 Bedford KM skip lorry beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 19th January 2023
Ian Shaw tells the story of Paul Riches Skips' restoration of its very first, 1976 Bedford KM, which arrived with the company back in 1985.
Steaming at Platinum Jubilee street party!
Chris Graham on 19th December 2022
Laurie Fletcher provides a few photographs of the commemorative steaming that took place at his local Platinum Jubilee street party.
The brilliant Welland Steam & Country Rally
Chris Graham on 28th September 2022
Chris Graham visits the amazing Welland Steam & Country Rally, that’s grown to such a size that many now refer to it as ‘Little Dorset’!
Tyne Tees Commercial Vehicle Road Run
Chris Graham on 14th September 2022
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop report on the revived annual Tyne-Tees Commercial Vehicle Road Run, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Leyland’s new tractor range
Chris Graham on 24th February 2022
Jonathan Whitlam takes a fascinating and nostalgic look back at the launch of Leyland’s new tractor range in 1972.
