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.
Ransomes Sims & Jefferies
1931 Aveling & Porter Orinoco back on the road!
Chris Graham on 2nd February 2023
Young enthusiast, Dylan Jones, recounts his experiences with 1931 Aveling & Porter Orinoco which was back on the road last summer.
Seven traction engines!
Chris Graham on 28th July 2021
Terry Maynard recalls the life and times he’s enjoyed with the seven traction engines he’s owned over the past 52 years.
Blackstone stationary engine turning again
Chris Graham on 9th December 2020
Bob Moorman reports on the great restoration progress being made on an interesting, 1936, diesel-powered Blackstone stationary engine. This rare Blackstone stationary engine was ‘run in’ using Roger Luck’s RSJ portable No 34240. (Pic: Bob Moorman) Down at the Pierce…
