Restoring a 1967 Bedford VAL 14 outside broadcast unit
Chris Graham on 5th April 2024
Peter Simpson tells the story of a rather special 1960s Bedford VAL 14, its time in television and its new life in preservation.
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Recollections of the superb Sussex Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 19th March 2024
Mike Neale casts his mind back to last summer's Sussex Steam Rally at Parham Park, and the fantastic variety of vehicles he saw there.
1918 Amanco stationary engine working again
Chris Graham on 18th March 2024
Darren Curryer reports on a 1918 Amanco stationary engine that, having missed its wartime service, finally got to cut some timber!
Fantastic photographs from the Ffestiniog Railway
Chris Graham on 12th March 2024
Simon Colbeck reports from one of the traditional autumn photographers' charters on the Ffestiniog Railway; a highlight of 2023.
1926 Renault OS discovered 45 years ago, then restored
Chris Graham on 20th December 2023
Zack Stiling tells the story of a 1926 Renault OS bétaillère, found 45 years ago, that's become a stalwart of the British preservation scene.
We visit the excellent South Yorkshire Transport Museum
Chris Graham on 6th December 2023
Continuing our short series on commercial vehicle museum collections, David Reed visited the South Yorkshire Transport Museum.
Beautifully restored and detailed 1936 Commer 8cwt van
Chris Graham on 1st December 2023
Brian Culpan tells the story of a 1936 Commer 8cwt van, and the events which secured the survival of this now rare and desirable model.
1925 Pride of Somerset returns to steam
Chris Graham on 16th November 2023
We report as Pride of Somerset returns to steam, and the other progress being made with this fine, 1925 Burrell double-crank road roller.
Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway’s Gala Day
Chris Graham on 10th November 2023
We report on a day spent with 1936 Orenstein & Koppel 0-4-0 engine Helga, at the superb 2ft gauge Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway in Kent.
1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London spotted
Chris Graham on 6th November 2023
Visitors excited to spot John Wharton's 1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London, at this year's Welland Steam & Country Show.
The brilliant Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show
Chris Graham on 17th October 2023
We report on the brilliant Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show, which took place near Weymouth, in Dorset, back at the beginning of July.
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.
Super Stationary Engine Crank-Up!
Chris Graham on 30th August 2023
David Wallace reports on the Stationary Engine Crank-Up which took place in Eastgate, Co Durham, earlier this year.
Classic recovery lorries from yesteryear
Chris Graham on 23rd August 2023
Michael Marshall takes a wander through the photo archives to focus on a fascinating selection recovery lorries from years gone by.
