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.
Stationary Engine
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.
Paxman oil engines
Chris Graham on 29th March 2021
Gus Ellis reports on a trip he made to the Museum of Power in Essex, and the interesting Paxman oil engines he found there.
Rare Regalite generating set
Chris Graham on 14th March 2021
Michael Roberts recounts the story of how he managed to become the owner of a rare Regalite generating set.
Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine
Chris Graham on 21st February 2021
Gareth Bolton explains the fundamental attachment he has for his cherished Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine. The Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine, as originally purchased from Rod Stride. My association with this engine, a petrol/paraffin Fairbanks,…
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
Chris Graham on 13th February 2021
David Vaughan visits the Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, and wonders what will become of the UK’s smaller industrial heritage sites like this in the face of prolonged, enforced closure. Bancroft Mill Engine Museum: The main engine house which, together with…
Crossley Brothers Heavy Oil Engine saved!
Chris Graham on 6th February 2021
Val Moore reports from Ulster as a Crossley Brothers Heavy Oil Engine is started for the first time in its new home. Crossley Brothers Heavy Oil Engine saved!: The restored engine. It just needs the plumbing to be completed and…
Bamford stationary engines
Chris Graham on 31st January 2021
Patrick Knight presents a selection of fascinating and rare photographs from the archives featuring Bamford stationary engines. Bamford stationary engines: This young man – presumably an apprentice – is seen here fitting the rockers and timing the valves on SD…
Rare engine rescued!
Chris Graham on 6th January 2021
Andy Selfe reports on a rare engine rescue in South Africa involving an 1895 Crossley and a Blackstone ‘Stamford’ stone mill. Rare engine rescue: Lifting the Crossley out of the building, complete; what a pleasure to see. However, it was…
