Commer and Karrier lorry models for collectors
Chris Graham on 16th February 2024
Following his overview of Commer and Karrier lorry models made primarily as toys, Mike Neale now looks at those aimed at today's collectors.
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We sample a beautifully-preserved 1973 AEC Mandator
Chris Graham on 26th January 2024
Andrew Leonard owns several preserved lorries, but this 1973 AEC Mandator is probably one of his favourites, as Peter Simpson discovers.
Unique Foden timber tractor lives on in safe preservation
Chris Graham on 26th September 2023
Zack Stiling recounts the fascinating story of a unique Foden timber tractor which, against all odds, has survived into preservation.
Collectable Highwayman and Constructor models from Corgi
Chris Graham on 22nd September 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at the interesting and extensive post-1995 Highwayman and Constructor ranges modelled by Corgi.
A unique AEC Mandator saved from oblivion
Chris Graham on 31st August 2023
AEC wasn't considered a ‘heavy haulage’ specialist, but that didn’t stop this Mandator from changing those perceptions, says Ian Shaw.
Ford Thames Trader models for collectors
Chris Graham on 26th July 2023
Following on from his recent look at Thames Trader toys, Mike Neale considers the later scale models made for adult collectors.
The wartime history of General Motors
Chris Graham on 13th March 2023
Ed Burrows delves into the wartime history of General Motors, which manufactured around 1.2 million trucks during World War Two.
Hetton Colliery Railway’s 200th anniversary
Chris Graham on 3rd October 2022
Howard Stafford reports on the Hetton Colliery Railway's 200th anniversary, and enjoys a visit to its Co Durham site.
Tyne Tees Commercial Vehicle Road Run
Chris Graham on 14th September 2022
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop report on the revived annual Tyne-Tees Commercial Vehicle Road Run, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
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.
Miniature Bedford TKs
Chris Graham on 7th June 2022
Mike Neale spotlights some miniature Bedford TKs made for adult collectors, assessing both the quality and range of models available.
The return of steam haulage!
Chris Graham on 21st January 2022
David Warren reports on the one-off return of steam haulage to the roads of northern England and a spectacular transportation event.
The importance of ballast!
Chris Graham on 2nd September 2021
Bob Tuck takes a nostalgic look at the history and importance of ballast for heavy-haulage operators, and how its best contained.
Beautifully-restored 1970 Atkinson Viewline
Chris Graham on 5th December 2020
David Batty’s 1970 Atkinson Viewline has taken a long time to come good, but it’s been well worth the wait, as Peter Simpson discovers.
