We report from the fantastic Beamish Steam Gala
Chris Graham on 26th April 2024
David Reed reports on the steam engines and rollers at the Beamish Steam Gala – Wheels of Industry, which took place on April 6th-7th.
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Recollections of the superb Sussex Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 19th March 2024
Mike Neale casts his mind back to last summer's Sussex Steam Rally at Parham Park, and the fantastic variety of vehicles he saw there.
Classic 1978 MF 590 restored
Chris Graham on 19th February 2024
Chris Graham meets Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractor enthusiast, Ray McAvoy-Kifford, to find out more about his treasured 1978 MF 590.
What’s to be found in the excellent Dover Transport Museum?
Chris Graham on 19th January 2024
Patrick Boniface visits the impressive Dover Transport Museum and reports on the fascinating, historical exhibits to be found there.
1951 AEC Mammoth Major saved and beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 8th January 2024
Mike Neale meets Fraser Clayton and the 1951 AEC Mammoth Major MkIII he rescued from a scrapyard in 1983, then restored to stunning condition.
Beautifully restored and detailed 1936 Commer 8cwt van
Chris Graham on 1st December 2023
Brian Culpan tells the story of a 1936 Commer 8cwt van, and the events which secured the survival of this now rare and desirable model.
Morris Minor van spotted in Bermuda!
Chris Graham on 13th September 2023
Mike Neale tracks down the only classic commercial on Bermuda, a bright orange, somewhat modified Morris Minor van.
Sprat & Winkle Run, 2022
Chris Graham on 1st March 2023
Peter Simpson reports on the incredible variety of interesting classics that were spotted on last year's Sprat & Winkle Run.
Amazing disused and derelict lorries in scrapyards
Chris Graham on 27th February 2023
Michael Marshall takes a fascinating look at another collection of disused and derelict lorries spotted over the years.
Very rare JF Coates stationary engine saved!
Chris Graham on 17th January 2023
Luke Coates recounts the rescue and subsequent shipping from Australia of a very rare JF Coates stationary engine.
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.
Stunning 1955 Bedford S Type restoration
Chris Graham on 12th October 2022
Peter Simpson tells the restoration story of a fine, 1955 Bedford S Type, finished using some very traditional brush-painting techniques.
Little Lister two-stroke engine
Chris Graham on 10th June 2022
Stephen Williams introduces one of his latest acquisitions, a little Lister two-stroke engine that he thinks is an absolute gem!
Fully-restored Mini pick-up
Chris Graham on 8th May 2022
Ashley Lovering recounts the eventful story of a much-loved and now fully-restored Mini pick-up belonging to Kenneth Spiteri, in Malta.
