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.
Second World War
London Ambulance Historic Collection visited
Chris Graham on 6th June 2022
Patrick Boniface discovers a wonderful range of historic vehicles at the London Ambulance Historic Collection, based in a quiet Kent village.
1945 Guppy-type American submarine to be scrapped
Chris Graham on 29th April 2022
We report on the sad news that the 1945, Guppy-type American submarine exhibited for years in Charlestone Harbour, USA, is to be scrapped.
Coventry Transport Museum visit
Chris Graham on 26th April 2022
As well as being designated City of Culture in 2021, Coventry is also home to a genuinely excellent transport museum, as Bob Weir discovers.
Gas turbine-powered commercials
Chris Graham on 14th April 2022
Ed Burrows takes a fascinating look at how truck manufacturers dabbled with gas turbine-powered commercials, starting back in the 1950s.
1947 Jowett Bradford van restoration
Chris Graham on 20th March 2022
Brian Culpan reports on the sympathetic but thorough restoration of a 1947 Jowett Bradford van, and looks at the company that built it.
1943 Austin K2 NAFFI wagon restored
Chris Graham on 6th March 2022
Mike Neale tells the story of a 1943 Austin K2 that starred in a film, then almost rotted away before being rescued and restored.
1922 Wallis & Steevens roller re-tubed
Chris Graham on 5th March 2022
Paul Ritchie provides an update on the essential repair work carried out on Dave Loader's unique, 1922 Wallis & Steevens Oilbath road roller.
Sterling’s intriguing and ground-breaking trucks
Chris Graham on 22nd February 2022
Sterling produced a variety of intriguing and ground-breaking trucks between 1907 and 1953, as Ed Burrows explains.
1952 Bedford ‘O’ Series
Chris Graham on 10th February 2022
The latest addition to Drew Laburn's classic commercial vehicle collection is a 1952 Bedford ‘O’ Series, as Bob Weir explains.
1958 Thames 300E van
Chris Graham on 17th December 2021
William Houston owns a 1958 Thames 300E van which, amazingly, has just 310 miles on the clock. Bob Weir tells the story.
Kentish Sail Association’s 48th Swale Match
Chris Graham on 14th December 2021
James Hamilton reports from the long-awaited Kentish Sail Association's 48th Swale Match for vintage sailing enthusiasts.
Post-war RAF fire appliances
Chris Graham on 7th December 2021
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop investigate the range of large and fascinating post-war RAF fire appliances, some of which still survive.
Fabulous Fordson E1A buying guide
Chris Graham on 31st October 2021
Chris Graham spotlights the fabulous Fordson E1A range, and explains how to buy a decent example in this, the model's 70th anniversary year.
