A unique AEC Mandator saved from oblivion
Chris Graham on 31st August 2023
AEC wasn't considered a ‘heavy haulage’ specialist, but that didn’t stop this Mandator from changing those perceptions, says Ian Shaw.
World War I
1914 HMS Caroline restoration continuing well
Chris Graham on 10th July 2023
We bring an encouraging update as the restoration of HMS Caroline, the last surviving warship from the Battle of Jutland, continues.
White Star Line’s Olympic, Titanic and Britannic liners investigated
Chris Graham on 8th February 2023
Simon Mills delves into the fascinating history of the White Star Line’s fabled Olympic-class ships Olympic, Titanic and Britannic.
1917 AEC Y-type lorry saved and becomes film star!
Chris Graham on 31st January 2023
Zach Stiling meets Seb Marshall to get the story of his saved and superbly restored 1917 AEC Y-type lorry; a veteran of the Great War.
110-year-old American battleship set for restoration
Chris Graham on 27th October 2022
We report on the 110-year-old American battleship that's just been moved to a dry dock for the start of a $35 million restoration in Texas.
County class ships of the Royal Navy
Chris Graham on 19th October 2022
Conrad Waters provides a photographic review of the Royal Navy’s famous County class ships, an impressive heavy cruiser design.
0-6-0T Terrier anniversary celebration
Chris Graham on 4th August 2022
Several railways and the Terrier Trust are organising a series of events to celebrate 150 years since the first ‘A1’ 0-6-0T Terrier was built.
1913 River Dart paddle steamer’s future in doubt
Chris Graham on 16th March 2022
We report on the uncertain future of the 1913, former River Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle, which was withdrawn from service in 1962.
Amazing, between-the-wars images
Chris Graham on 6th December 2021
Jim Shaw showcases the amazing, between-the-wars images produced by official Panama Canal photographer, Ernest ‘Red’ Hallen.
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.
1978 London to Brighton Road Run
Chris Graham on 30th August 2021
Peter Esposito takes a nostalgic look back at the variety of interesting vehicles that took part in the 1978 London to Brighton Road Run. 1978 London to Brighton Road Run: Sentinel S6, BRF 200, of 1933 was the first six-wheeled…
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.
