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  • Neglected 1926 Aveling & Porter sold

    Neglected 1926 Aveling & Porter sold

    Chris Graham on 16th February 2023

    Peter Love reports on the sale of an interesting but long-neglected 1926 Aveling & Porter 6-ton M-type tractor.

  • 1936 Fowler DNC road roller

    1936 Fowler DNC road roller

    Chris Graham on 10th August 2022

    Jonathan Vartan talks to David Vaughan about his life with steam engines and, in particular, his 1936 Fowler DNC road roller Hermes.

  • Brilliant Abbey Hill Steam Rally report

    Brilliant Abbey Hill Steam Rally report

    Chris Graham on 20th July 2022

    Joseph Lewis reports from the 2022 Abbey Hill Steam Rally, back at the Yeovil Showground, in Somerset, after a two-year absence.

  • Trials of bio-coal continue

    Trials of bio-coal continue

    Chris Graham on 7th May 2022

    We report on the continuing trials of bio-coal to assess its suitability for regular use on the UK's heritage steam railways.

  • 1922 Wallis & Steevens roller re-tubed

    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.

  • The amazing Bregazzi steam buggy!

    The amazing Bregazzi steam buggy!

    Chris Graham on 15th January 2022

    Part 1: Jonathan Bregazzi tells the story of the amazing Bregazzi Steam Buggy, which he designed and built himself at home.

  • Lifelong traction engine enthusiasts!

    Lifelong traction engine enthusiasts!

    Chris Graham on 10th January 2022

    Sally Clifford meets lifelong traction engine enthusiasts Alan and Frank Jackson, and their current pair of superb engines.

  • 1905 Allchin 8hp engine, Lena

    1905 Allchin 8hp engine, Lena

    Chris Graham on 3rd December 2021

    Peter Love meets Fred and Steve Jenkinson, and their just-back-in-steam 1905 Allchin 8hp engine, Lena, in County Carlow.

  • Mouth-watering road steamers!

    Mouth-watering road steamers!

    Chris Graham on 1st November 2021

    Jeremy Martin's invitation event saw a gathering of mouth-watering road steamers, steam portables and other interesting vehicles.

  • Burrell Special Scenic No.1

    Burrell Special Scenic No.1

    Chris Graham on 19th May 2021

    Bob Moorman charts the life of one of the most recognisable, 100-year-old showman’s engines around, Burrell Special Scenic No.1.

  • Dodman miniature traction engine

    Dodman miniature traction engine

    Chris Graham on 10th April 2021

    Les Kirk, having built a Dodman miniature traction engine, reveals his second project, a 4in Garrett, made to a similarly high standard.

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