North Carr Lightship faces an uncertain future
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2024
We consider the uncertain future of the once influential North Carr Lightship as her metal construction reaches critical condition.
Scotland
1970 Morris Minor van restored with period livery
Chris Graham on 15th February 2024
Bob Weir meets Kenny and Jane Makepeace to find out more about their ex-museum 1970 Morris Minor van, and its extensive restoration.
Fantastic miniature steam engines at the Driffield Steam Fair
Chris Graham on 1st February 2024
Peter Love reports on the superb collection of miniature steam engines that wowed the crowds at last year's Driffield Steam Fair.
The fascinating development of the humble farm tractor in the 1960s
Chris Graham on 15th January 2024
Jonathan Whitlam looks back at the 1960s, that was a decade that saw a quantum leap in the development of the humble farm tractor.
Great new diecast and resin models to collect!
Chris Graham on 29th November 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at the recently-released diecast and resin models of vans, ambulances, campers and other light commercials.
Timber extraction using classic Ford and Fordson machinery
Chris Graham on 21st November 2023
We visit the Sussex/Kent border to meet a man who uses venerable, but well-maintained machinery for timber extraction and reforestation.
The fantastic classics on display at this year’s AEC Gathering
Chris Graham on 15th November 2023
David Reed reports on the interesting classic commercials that he spotted at this year’s AEC Gathering, held at Newark Showground.
Remembering Bucyrus-Erie Company’s pull-type scrapers
Chris Graham on 1st November 2023
Keith Haddock reviews one of Bucyrus-Erie Company’s lesser-known products including its close ties with the International Harvester Company.
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.
The hardest-worked lorries of all
Chris Graham on 19th September 2023
Nick Baldwin looks at some of the hardest-worked lorries of all, starting with a personal trip down memory lane.
The brilliant Bon Accord Steam & Vintage Fair
Chris Graham on 7th September 2023
Hugh Dougherty reports from the Bon Accord Steam & Vintage Fair, Scotland’s leading event, and was bowled over by what was on offer.
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.
The Kempton Weekend of Power!
Chris Graham on 1st August 2023
Alan Cullen reports from the recent Kempton Weekend of Power, which saw many interesting stationary engines gather in the spring sunshine.
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.
