Living Museum of the North steam gala
Chris Graham on 17th August 2022
David Reed visited Beamish, The Living Museum of the North during its Steam Gala earlier this year, and reports on a fantastic event.
Old Glory
1956 passenger vessel Friesland
Chris Graham on 14th August 2022
Kevin Hoggett provides an update on the 1956 passenger vessel Friesland and her current role as a popular excursion boat.
JCB machines in Royal Pageant
Chris Graham on 13th August 2022
JCB machines from landmark years of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign took part in the spectacular Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.
100th anniversary of Scammell Lorries
Chris Graham on 12th August 2022
Zack Stiling reports from the great event which celebrated the momentous, 100th anniversary of Scammell Lorries Ltd.
1936 Fowler DNC road roller
Chris Graham on 10th August 2022
Jonathan Vartan talks to David Vaughan about his life with steam engines and, in particular, his 1936 Fowler DNC road roller Hermes.
0-6-0T Terrier anniversary celebration
Chris Graham on 4th August 2022
Several railways and the Terrier Trust are organising a series of events to celebrate 150 years since the first ‘A1’ 0-6-0T Terrier was built.
New fire engines and brigade vehicles for collectors
Chris Graham on 25th July 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at some of the recently-released diecast and resin models of fire engines and brigade vehicles aimed at collectors.
Brilliant Abbey Hill Steam Rally report
Chris Graham on 20th July 2022
Joseph Lewis reports from the 2022 Abbey Hill Steam Rally, back at the Yeovil Showground, in Somerset, after a two-year absence.
Steam Toys and Meccano Show
Chris Graham on 19th July 2022
We preview the brilliant Steam Toys and Meccano Show taking place at Armley Mills Industrial Museum in Leeds, at the end of this month.
The Flying Scotsman returns!
Chris Graham on 15th July 2022
The world-famous LNER A3 Pacific 4-6-2 locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is set to return to the Bluebell Railway this summer.
London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run
Chris Graham on 12th July 2022
We report on the 60th running of the London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run which, this year, had 170 entrants.
Coal-burning restrictions won’t affect Irish heritage steam
Chris Graham on 7th July 2022
Coal-burning restrictions won't affect steam train or traction engine operations in the Republic of Ireland, reports Hugh Dougherty.
Historic Brooklands land speed record celebration
Chris Graham on 5th July 2022
We report on a historic land speed record celebration and recreation that took place at the Brooklands Museum recently.
National Tramway Museum now open!
Chris Graham on 1st July 2022
Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum, has re-opened and is welcoming visitors once again.
