The Foden two-stroke diesel
Chris Graham on 27th May 2022
In a different era, the Foden two-stroke diesel could have been a howling success, instead of a crying shame, says Ian Shaw.
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Rare 1984 Magirus Deutz tipper restored
Chris Graham on 25th March 2022
Restored eight-wheeler tippers are few and far between, but Pip Dunn has tracked down a very rare survivor, a 1984 Magirus Deutz.
1943 Austin K2 NAFFI wagon restored
Chris Graham on 6th March 2022
Mike Neale tells the story of a 1943 Austin K2 that starred in a film, then almost rotted away before being rescued and restored.
The excellent Brooklands Relived event
Chris Graham on 28th February 2022
The Old Glory team reports from the excellent Brooklands Relived event, held at the Brooklands Museum at Weybridge, in Surrey.
Buying a Massey Ferguson 135
Chris Graham on 12th December 2021
Chris Graham profiles the Massey Ferguson 135; a universally popular model that may just represent the perfect first-timer's tractor.
The smallest Red Giant!
Chris Graham on 16th November 2021
The now rare Massey Ferguson 130 was the smallest Red Giant, but Norman Mitchinson owns a fine example, as Bob Weir discovers.
The Atco lawn mower story
Chris Graham on 10th November 2021
It's the centenary for Chas H Pugh’s Ltd famous Atco lawn mower brand. Andrew Hall takes a fascinating look at the origins of the company.
London’s first party boat!
Chris Graham on 30th October 2021
Richard Clammer recalls the unusual history of an 1879 paddle steamer that became London’s first party boat!
Superb 1936 N1 Commer restoration
Chris Graham on 29th October 2021
Bob Tuck spotlights 1936 N1 Commer, and recounts the time and effort required to bring this fine slice of heritage back to life.
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.
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.
HMS Belfast reopens
Chris Graham on 25th July 2021
We’re delighted to report the planned reopening of HMS Belfast to the public, and the exciting improvements that have been made. HMS Belfast: It’s great news that this historic light cruiser is now open to the public once again, and…
Ruston & Hornsby PT engine rebuild
Chris Graham on 12th July 2021
David Hughes reports on the successful restoration of his Ruston & Hornsby PT stationary engine; a real labour of love!
