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Chris Graham on 23rd December 2020
Bob Moorman was lucky enough to see 1873 Fowler 12hp single-cylinder (No. 1908) ploughing engine back in steam after 90 years! This 1873 Fowler 12hp was back in team for the first time in 90 years in September. (Pic: Bob…
Chris Graham on 15th December 2020
Keith Haddock concludes the Manitowoc story, explaining how it survived to become America’s No.1 crane builder. The Manitowoc story: This 6400 carries a 16-cubic-yard bucket on a 160-foot boom, and is seen at work uncovering anthracite in Pennsylvania. Having achieved…
Chris Graham on 14th December 2020
Almost 450 heritage organisations in England have been awarded cash from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, as Colin Tyson reports. Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage to the rescue: The Great Dorset Steam Fair has been awarded £236,200 to help it…
Chris Graham on 9th December 2020
Bob Moorman reports on the great restoration progress being made on an interesting, 1936, diesel-powered Blackstone stationary engine. This rare Blackstone stationary engine was ‘run in’ using Roger Luck’s RSJ portable No 34240. (Pic: Bob Moorman) Down at the Pierce…
Chris Graham on 7th December 2020
The Farwell family, from Dorset, hosted the well-attended Stourpaine steam gathering early in September, as Paul Ritchie reports.
Chris Graham on 1st December 2020
The Merseyside-based steam tug Kerne, built as a Thames lighterage-type vessel in 1912, will be back in action soon, Paul Kirkbride reports.
Chris Graham on 28th November 2020
Triple-header steam trains were the order of the day as Kerr’s Miniature Railway closes after 85 years, reports Hugh Dougherty.
Chris Graham on 21st November 2020
Phil Barnes and his wife report from this year’s very enjoyable Isle of Wight Steam Railway & Transport Rally.
Chris Graham on 20th November 2020
Bridgeton Bus Garage is now the permanent home of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, as Hugh Dougherty reports.
Chris Graham on 19th November 2020
The Great Central Railway has launched an emergency appeal to help assist it with navigating the Covid-19 crisis; can you help?
Chris Graham on 8th November 2020
Jeremy Rowland reports on the incredible work involved in bringing a tired old Priestman Lion crane back to roaring life.
Chris Graham on 3rd November 2020
David Reed enjoys a memorable day in the presence of a 1937 Fowler T3B steam roller that’s still rolling after 60 years of ownership.
Chris Graham on 28th October 2020
Here's how newly-weds Mary Dougherty and George Nunn enjoyed a steamy start to married life on their recent wedding day in Norfolk.
Chris Graham on 27th October 2020
Keith Haddock tells the Manitowoc crane story; the history of one of America’s most successful crane and excavator manufacturers.
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