1955 submarine USS Growler
Chris Graham on 15th May 2022
James Hendrie looks back over the career of the 1955 submarine USS Growler; the US Navy’s early attempt to field a cruise missile submarine.
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A Champion blower in action
Chris Graham on 5th May 2022
Chris Gayle enjoys exhibiting his Champion blower with some of his stationary engines to fascinated audiences in Ireland.
1945 Guppy-type American submarine to be scrapped
Chris Graham on 29th April 2022
We report on the sad news that the 1945, Guppy-type American submarine exhibited for years in Charlestone Harbour, USA, is to be scrapped.
Gas turbine-powered commercials
Chris Graham on 14th April 2022
Ed Burrows takes a fascinating look at how truck manufacturers dabbled with gas turbine-powered commercials, starting back in the 1950s.
Ford 4000s still working hard!
Chris Graham on 17th March 2022
There are plenty of Ford 4000s still hard at work across the UK. The late Alan Barnes tracked down a couple of examples in Northumberland.
King Alfred Buses running day back!
Chris Graham on 13th February 2022
We report on the welcomed return of the Friends of King Alfred Buses annual running day after an absence of almost two years.
The Royal Navy’s first submarine
Chris Graham on 11th February 2022
James Hendrie tells the fascinating story of the Royal Navy's first submarine, Holland 1, which is now on display in Gosport.
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.
Amazing Browning steam shovels!
Chris Graham on 30th December 2021
Keith Haddock explains the fascinating history of Browning steam shovels that were developed in Ohio during the early 20th century.
Road-rolling at Ragley Hall
Chris Graham on 25th November 2021
We report on some unique road-rolling at Ragley Hall, which saw a steam roller back working for its living after 50 years of ownership.
Famous Royal Navy battleship
Chris Graham on 24th October 2021
Patrick Boniface reflects on a famous Royal Navy battleship and nuclear-powered submarine both with the famous name, Dreadnought.
International Harvester’s cultivators
Chris Graham on 11th August 2021
With autumn just around the corner, Scott Lambert takes a look at some of International Harvester’s cultivators and chisel ploughs.
Amazing petrol pump museum!
Chris Graham on 18th June 2021
Marco Mocchetti reports on an amazing petrol pump museum in Italy, which is the largest of its sort in the world.
1976 Mack F700-Series truck
Chris Graham on 16th June 2021
Bob Weir meets American truck enthusiast Frankie Wilson, from Scotland, and gets to grips with his impressive 1976 Mack F700-Series truck.
