Lister Junior celebrates its 100th anniversary!
Chris Graham on 14th July 2023
Charles Craig celebrates the 100th anniversary of a forgotten pioneer of the stationary engine world, the Lister Junior.
Scotland
1974 Guy Big J6 cement mixer beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 12th July 2023
David Reed takes a trip to Huddersfield to meet Johnny Murphy and admire his 1974 Guy Big J6 concrete mixer.
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.
New club for tractor, engine and agricultural machinery enthusiasts
Chris Graham on 7th June 2023
We mark the formation of a new club for tractor, engine and agricultural machinery enthusiasts across the North East.
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.
The Jolly Boys Road Run
Chris Graham on 18th April 2023
We report on last autumn's Jolly Boys Road Run, which saw a fantastic variety of historic commercials let loose in beautiful Derbyshire!
A tragic day in 1953
Chris Graham on 9th March 2023
Russell Plummer recalls the tragic day in 1953 when the car ferry Princess Victoria sank in the Irish Sea, with just 44 survivors.
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.
Friends of King Alfred Buses running day confirmed
Chris Graham on 30th January 2023
Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses has confirmed the services it will be operating for enthusiasts in 2023.
A visit to the Hastings Miniature Railway
Chris Graham on 26th January 2023
Dave Vaughan reports from the Hastings Miniature Railway Gala, and investigates the railway’s fascinating history.
Vintage commercials enjoy a run to the seaside!
Chris Graham on 11th January 2023
Hugh Dougherty reports on a wonderful event last summer, when a selection of vintage commercials took a trip to the Scottish seaside.
Superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica
Chris Graham on 13th December 2022
Zack Stiling meets enthusiast and restorer Ken Kimber, and his superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica.
The Buxton Boys Run, 2022
Chris Graham on 24th November 2022
David Reed reports on this year's Buxton Boys Run for classic commercials vehicles, with Les Wilson providing the photographs.
Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Trust
Chris Graham on 12th June 2022
Bob Weir discovers that the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Trust has one of the finest collections of fire appliances in Scotland.
