Steam Traction World investment strengthens sales success
Chris Graham on 11th July 2023
Paul Ritchie reports on the latest developments at miniature traction engine kit company Steam Traction World following recent investment.
Old Glory
Fine 1902 Fowler B5 returns home from New Zealand
Chris Graham on 5th July 2023
Paul Ritchie reports on the return from New Zealand of Matt Farwell’s 1902 Fowler B5 single-cylinder general purpose traction engine.
A brilliant Easter Vintage Festival!
Chris Graham on 27th June 2023
Peter Love reports on the brilliant Easter Vintage Festival which took place at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire in early April.
1920s Dennis ‘pirate’ bus superbly restored
Chris Graham on 22nd June 2023
Zack Stiling visits the London Bus Museum to admire a newly-restored Dennis 'pirate' bus that's finished in the livery it last wore in 1929.
TS Queen Mary benefits from £1 million donation
Chris Graham on 20th June 2023
Hugh Dougherty reports on a £1 million funding boost for the 1933-built Clyde steamer, TS Queen Mary; a very fitting 90th birthday present!
Classic White buses back working in Yellowstone!
Chris Graham on 19th June 2023
Kevin Hoggett reports that traditional White buses are taking tourists around Yellowstone National Park once again, as they did 60 years ago.
Steam engines in Serbia
Chris Graham on 12th June 2023
Miroslav Milutinovic reports on some more steam engines that he's found sadly neglected and abandoned in various parts of Serbia.
The world’s largest motor graders!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2023
Keith Haddock takes a look at some of the world’s largest motor graders, most of which are now relegated to the history books.
A pre-war Scammell lorry that’s covered 1.2 million miles!
Chris Graham on 8th June 2023
Fewer than 2,000 Scammell lorries were manufactured between 1920 and WW2, but Zack Stiling tracks down a rare survivor and its lucky owner.
New club for tractor, engine and agricultural machinery enthusiasts
Chris Graham on 7th June 2023
We mark the formation of a new club for tractor, engine and agricultural machinery enthusiasts across the North East.
Brilliant Beamish!
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2023
David Reed reports from the wonderful, two-day steam gala which took place recently at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Greenway threatens heritage steam railway plans
Chris Graham on 26th May 2023
We report on the latest plans to re-instate a narrow-gauge heritage steam railway through the picturesque Barnesmore Gap, in Ireland.
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.
Amazing Richard Vernon dispersal sale previewed
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2023
We preview the Richard Vernon dispersal sale, being organised by Cheffins and taking place on Saturday, June 3rd.
