1922 Burrell showman’s engine makes historic journey
Chris Graham on 25th July 2024
A 1922 Burrell engine roaded a set of gallopers to the Whitwell Steam & Country Fair in June. Simon Colbeck covered this historic event.
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1903 Burrell 8hp traction engine returns to the road
Chris Graham on 12th June 2024
We report on a 1903 Burrell 8hp traction engine's return to the road, part-way through its fantastic restoration.
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.
1920 Marshall 6hp Q Class traction engine lives on
Chris Graham on 15th September 2022
We tell the fascinating ownership story of Michael Oldham's beautifully-presented, 1920 Marshall 6hp Q Class traction engine.
1923 Burrell engine arrives in Kent!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2022
We report on the recent arrival of the 1923 Burrell engine, Victoria, in Kent, where she's already been fitted with a new roof.
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.
Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair
Chris Graham on 19th November 2021
Sue Ogden reports from the first Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair, which turned out to be an outstanding success.
The life and times of Jimmy
Chris Graham on 27th January 2021
Peter Love takes a nostalgic look at the life and times of Jimmy, an Aveling & Porter road locomotive, and the first he ever stood on. The life and times of Jimmy: This 1900 Aveling & Porter LC6 was the…
