Priestman Lion crane returns to roaring life!
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.
Old Glory
Still rolling after 60 years
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.
A steamy start!
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.
The Manitowoc crane story
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.
Foden back to life after 85 years!
Chris Graham on 25th October 2020
Bob Moorman celebrates the joy of bringing his Foden back to life and on to the road for the first time in 85 years!
Peter’s back on track!
Chris Graham on 21st October 2020
The Amberley Museum, W Sussex, is delighted to report that the fund-raising needed for the renovation of narrow-gauge loco Peter, is on track
Waverley back in steam
Chris Graham on 15th October 2020
Hugh Dougherty reports on a momentous day on the River Clyde, as the unique PS Waverley finally sets sail again.
Renown notches-up her centenary!
Chris Graham on 14th October 2020
Fowler 8nhp showman’s engine No 15653 of 1920, Renown, celebrated her centenary at the height of lockdown on May 8, reports Colin Tyson.
Classic assortment out in Kent
Chris Graham on 10th October 2020
Peter Love reports on the successful and very enjoyable first running of the Weald of Kent Steam Rally Road Run.
Buses descended on Tinkers Park
Chris Graham on 5th October 2020
An amazing assortment of 44 buses descended on Tinkers Park in East Sussex on August 2nd, as David Vaughan reports.
Steam-threshing in Suffolk
Chris Graham on 3rd October 2020
With steam events cancelled in 2020, engines have been out working instead. Michael Pumfrey reports on a day's steam-threshing in Suffolk.
Spirit of Masham
Chris Graham on 18th September 2020
In an effort to make the best of Covid-19 restrictions, Derek Rayner set out in his 1915 Aveling & Porter steam roller to rekindle the Spirit of Masham.
Vintage plant collection
Chris Graham on 17th September 2020
David Reed concludes his fascinating tour of the amazing, vintage plant collection belonging to Derbyshire-based JC Balls & Sons.
Unseen old photographs discovered
Chris Graham on 10th September 2020
Unseen old photographs of the world’s first heritage railway to be built by enthusiasts have turned up at the back of old cupboards at another railway.
