A superb Burrell showman’s engine project
Chris Graham on 28th March 2024
A collaborative Burrell showman’s engine project has resulted in a superb, show-stopping miniature, as Sally Clifford finds out.
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1964 New Performance Super Major wonderfully restored
Chris Graham on 12th December 2023
Chris Graham meets Seb Wells and the 1964 New Performance Super Major he bought unseen on eBay, then restored superbly to ‘as new’ condition.
2024 Great Dorset Steam Fair cancelled
Chris Graham on 20th November 2023
We report on the sad news that this year's Great Dorset Steam Fair has been cancelled and that the event remains for sale.
Very rare 1979 Dodge 300S now in safe hands
Chris Graham on 7th November 2023
Pip Dunn tracks down a rare 1979 Dodge 300S that, even when new, was something of an oddity, and meets owner Mark Thomas to find out more.
Amazing 94-year-old Leyland Lion bus still running
Chris Graham on 19th April 2023
We report on the arrival of an amazing, 94-year-old Leyland Lion bus at the Friends of King Alfred Buses in Winchester.
The 90-mile Cheshire Run
Chris Graham on 25th August 2022
Ed Burrows reports on the welcomed return of the 90-mile Cheshire Run that attracted a wide range of interesting, classic commercials.
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.
Paddle steamer Medway Queen update
Chris Graham on 5th April 2022
Richard Halton of the Medway Queen Preservation Society brings us a detailed update on this remarkable paddle steamer.
Anglia Car Auctions
Chris Graham on 23rd March 2022
Peter Simpson reports from Anglia Car Auctions' first sale of 2022, and its first classic sale since 2020 with buyers in attendance.
Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway latest news
Chris Graham on 8th March 2022
We report on the work that's needed to bring the popular Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway back into service, following the pandemic.
Queen Mary is under threat
Chris Graham on 17th November 2021
We report on the worrying news that the Queen Mary is under threat if urgent repair work isn't carried out within the next two years.
Rare 1959 AEC Regent
Chris Graham on 5th November 2021
We meet Darryll Peters and his rare 1959 AEC Regent that was converted from double-decker bus into a breakdown wagon and mobile workshop.
Wisbech Road Run
Chris Graham on 21st September 2021
With the classic vehicle event scene struggling back to life following the pandemic, it was good to see the Wisbech Road Run back again.
The Great Central Railway
Chris Graham on 24th August 2021
We’re delighted to hear that, following the pandemic, it’s business as usual at The Great Central Railway.
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