Brilliant steam ploughing working weekend at Stotfold Mill
Chris Graham on 28th November 2023
Simon Colbeck reports on a working weekend at Stotfold Mill, which saw the return of two very special steam engines to the ploughing field.
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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.
Ford’s Thames Trader; a personal tale
Chris Graham on 2nd October 2023
Alan Dale takes a personal look back at the Thames Trader, which enabled Ford to take the fight to Bedford and Commer in the 1950s.
A beautifully restored, 1973 Bedford TK horsebox
Chris Graham on 29th September 2023
Bob Weir meets Robert Campbell and his beautifully restored, 1973 Bedford TK horsebox that possibly has Royal connections.
Joint 100th birthday celebrations for Welsh heritage railways
Chris Graham on 18th September 2023
Matthew Ditch reports on the joint, 100th birthday celebrations held recently at the Welsh Highland Heritage/Ffestiniog railways.
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.
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.
Wrotham Classic Transport Rally
Chris Graham on 8th August 2023
Patrick Boniface reports from this year's Wrotham Classic Transport Rally which, these days, is organised by the Malling Lions.
1984 Bedford TL that’s been stunningly restored
Chris Graham on 21st July 2023
Pete Grieve’s Bedford TL has been lovingly restored to replicate a typical 1980s Scottish & Newcastle dray truck, as Pip Dunn reports.
1914 HMS Caroline restoration continuing well
Chris Graham on 10th July 2023
We bring an encouraging update as the restoration of HMS Caroline, the last surviving warship from the Battle of Jutland, continues.
1952 A40 Devon van
Chris Graham on 6th July 2023
Chris Cole’s 1952 A40 Devon van hasn’t travelled far in 71 year, and still lives close its Birmingham birthplace, as Mike Neale discovers.
1964 Scammell Highwayman restored over eight years
Chris Graham on 4th July 2023
This 1964 Scammell Highwayman was Tony Ready's first restoration. It took eight years to complete and this is his story of the project.
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.
Recent classic vehicle auction reports
Chris Graham on 6th June 2023
We report from a couple of recent classic vehicle auction, at which some interesting commercial and light commercials found new homes.
