Steam-powered wartime Britain revisited
Chris Graham on 21st May 2024
It was back to wartime Britain for a memorable day at Richard Parrott’s Fengate Farm, in Norfolk, as Simon Colbeck reports.
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The Golden Age of Motoring Sale
Chris Graham on 14th February 2024
We report on the recent Bonhams Golden Age of Motoring Sale and the fascinating range of veterans and steamers sold at the event.
1920 Aveling & Porter finds a new home
Chris Graham on 11th December 2023
1920 Aveling & Porter KND 6-ton tractor moves on to a new home in Lincolnshire, where further renovation work is continuing.
1925 Pride of Somerset returns to steam
Chris Graham on 16th November 2023
We report as Pride of Somerset returns to steam, and the other progress being made with this fine, 1925 Burrell double-crank road roller.
Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway’s Gala Day
Chris Graham on 10th November 2023
We report on a day spent with 1936 Orenstein & Koppel 0-4-0 engine Helga, at the superb 2ft gauge Bredgar & Wormshall Light Railway in Kent.
1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London spotted
Chris Graham on 6th November 2023
Visitors excited to spot John Wharton's 1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London, at this year's Welland Steam & Country Show.
1919 Rushton Proctor traction engine reappears
Chris Graham on 27th October 2023
We report on the welcomed re-appearance in Cheshire of the 1919 Rushton Proctor SH class 8hp single-cylinder traction engine.
1895 Aveling & Porter R10 finds new home
Chris Graham on 22nd August 2023
Peter Love reports on Alan Gregg's new acquisition, the 1895 Aveling & Porter R10 steam roller, Lady Patricia.
We visit the brilliant Shillingstone Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 3rd August 2023
Joseph Lewis reports on the Three Okefords Preservation Society's successful Shillingstone Steam Rally, held at Blandford, Dorset, in May.
1920 Burrell under restoration
Chris Graham on 17th April 2023
We report on the on-going restoration of 1920 Burrell DCC 8hp No. 3227, Victory, which is currently taking place in Cambridgeshire.
Shuttleworth Collection’s Engineering Weekend
Chris Graham on 27th March 2023
Simon Colbeck reports from the Shuttleworth Collection's Engineering Weekend, which took place recently with many fascinating attractions.
Interesting steam engine sale preview
Chris Graham on 3rd March 2023
Peter Love previews an interesting steam engine sale being held by HJ Pugh in Henley-on-Thames on April 1st.
1931 Aveling & Porter Orinoco back on the road!
Chris Graham on 2nd February 2023
Young enthusiast, Dylan Jones, recounts his experiences with 1931 Aveling & Porter Orinoco which was back on the road last summer.
Steaming at Platinum Jubilee street party!
Chris Graham on 19th December 2022
Laurie Fletcher provides a few photographs of the commemorative steaming that took place at his local Platinum Jubilee street party.
