Small lighting and charging plants
Chris Graham on 12th January 2022
Patrick Knight takes a look at some of the small lighting and charging plants being exhibited by stationary engine owners these days.
Stationary Engine
Belmont Woodfest & Country Fair, 2021
Chris Graham on 4th January 2022
Alan and Lynne Cullen report on the interesting stationary engines on show at the successful Belmont Woodfest & Country Fair, in Faversham.
Apedale Steam Gala
Chris Graham on 9th December 2021
Barry Job reports on the recent Apedale Steam Gala and the fascinating range of machines and steam engines to be seen there.
Fantastic Class Z Oil Engine!
Chris Graham on 29th November 2021
Tim Keenan takes a look at the Ruston, Proctor Class Z Oil Engine, its design and interesting details concerning production and sales.
Sussex Engine & Associated Machinery Society
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2021
Mark Tewkesbury reports from the event organised to celebrate the Sussex Engine & Associated Machinery Society's 30th anniversary.
Teagle hedge trimmer engine
Chris Graham on 15th November 2021
Steve Stuart reports on a recent lockdown project; the restoration of a long-neglected Teagle hedge trimmer engine.
Long-awaited stationary engine show
Chris Graham on 6th November 2021
Alan and Lynne Cullen report from a long-awaited and well-attended stationary engine show that took place back in the summer, in leafy Surrey.
Cheffins mid-term sale
Chris Graham on 17th September 2021
We report from a very successful Cheffins mid-term sale at which a number of impressive new records were set for interesting machinery.
Bedford J2 coach sells well
Chris Graham on 7th August 2021
We report from a recent John Goodwin sale at Malvern, at which the stars were a rare, Bedford J2 coach and stationary engines.
Ruston & Hornsby PT engine rebuild
Chris Graham on 12th July 2021
David Hughes reports on the successful restoration of his Ruston & Hornsby PT stationary engine; a real labour of love!
Air-cooled Amanco engines
Chris Graham on 2nd July 2021
D Curryer spotlights his three air-cooled Amanco engines, and wonders about the marque’s popularity in Scotland.
Crossley PH 1030 engine found!
Chris Graham on 21st May 2021
Anthony Fides provides some photographs of his latest find, and interesting Crossley Brothers PH 1030 enclosed crank engine.
1926 Petter-Reavell compressor unit
Chris Graham on 8th May 2021
Patrick Knight provides a little history relating to a 1926 Petter-Reavell compressor unit that’s now in New Zealand.
Rare Coventry Victor petrol engines
Chris Graham on 9th April 2021
Phillip Scott, from Western Australia, requests help concerning two, recently-acquired Coventry Victor petrol engines.
