The life and times of the unique HMS Swiftsure
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2023
Conrad Waters reviews the career of HMS Swiftsure, the final Royal Navy cruiser to be delivered during World War II.
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Brilliant models of classic Bedford commercials
Chris Graham on 24th October 2023
A double treat for classic Bedford commercials fans this month, as Mike Neale looks at some even smaller examples.
Remembering the Canadian City Line
Chris Graham on 20th May 2023
Jim Shaw remembers the short-lived Canadian City Line that worked the trade routes from Canada to India, Pakistan and Ceylon in the 1970s.
Terrible losses sustained by the Royal Navy
Chris Graham on 20th September 2022
Conrad Waters recounts the terrible losses sustained by the Royal Navy and its Commonwealth allies between November 1941 and May 1942.
Blue Funnel’s Centaur to Singapore
Chris Graham on 9th May 2022
Jim Shaw recalls a voyage taken on Blue Funnel’s Centaur to Singapore in the 1970s, and the ships seen off the ‘Lion City’ in that decade.
Road to Rails rally
Chris Graham on 15th December 2021
Paul Ritchie reports from the well-attended Road to Rails rally which took place at the Swanage Railway, in Dorset.
The Australian domestic power supply industry’s interesting trucks
Chris Graham on 25th October 2021
Tony Petch dips into the archives for a peek at the Australian domestic power supply industry's interesting trucks.
British Atlantic intermediate liner Cameronia
Chris Graham on 9th July 2021
One hundred years on, Peter C Kohler recalls the British Atlantic intermediate liner Cameronia, the first to be built after World War I.
Ruston steam shovels
Chris Graham on 3rd May 2021
Keith Haddock continues his A-to-Z of steam shovels with a fascinating look at the extensive range of Lincoln-built Ruston steam shovels.
Fowler 6nhp traction engine finds new home
Chris Graham on 28th March 2021
Bob Moorman charts the eventful working life of Fowler 6nhp traction engine No.9691 in Australia, and reports on its new UK home.
