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.
WW2
Lifelong traction engine enthusiasts!
Chris Graham on 10th January 2022
Sally Clifford meets lifelong traction engine enthusiasts Alan and Frank Jackson, and their current pair of superb engines.
The battle of Leyte Gulf
Chris Graham on 7th January 2022
Japan built the mightiest battleships ever, but WW2 gave them little chance to take advantage, until Leyte Gulf, as John Grehan explains.
1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper
Chris Graham on 20th December 2021
The 1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper was one of the last, British-built workhorses of that era. Bob Weir enjoys Allan Steel's superb example.
The classic dropside trailer
Chris Graham on 10th December 2021
The glory days of the classic dropside trailer may be gone, but thousands are still in use. Here are some of the popular, UK-built models.
1946 Ferguson TE-20
Chris Graham on 26th June 2021
When Raymond Browne went looking for 1946 Ferguson TE-20 parts, he never expected to find another 1946 tractor, as William Carson explains.
1951 Nuffield DM4 tractor
Chris Graham on 6th June 2021
Jim Smith tells the story of his treasured, 1951 Nuffield DM4 tractor, which he rescued from a neighbour’s farm.
Burrell Special Scenic No.1
Chris Graham on 19th May 2021
Bob Moorman charts the life of one of the most recognisable, 100-year-old showman’s engines around, Burrell Special Scenic No.1.
Crawford’s 1958 Austin Gipsy
Chris Graham on 27th March 2021
Brian Culpan tells the fascinating story of Crawford’s 1958 Austin Gipsy, which truly is a 'van for all seasons'.
Fergie’s 1958 Fordson Power Major
Chris Graham on 21st March 2021
Bob Weir visits beautiful Ayrshire to meet long-time Fordson enthusiast, Ferguson Dalziel, and his 1958 Power Major.
Historic gallopers ride on!
Chris Graham on 16th March 2021
David Reed reveals the fascinating story behind the Howard Brothers' 1886 historic gallopers ride that’s still going strong today.
1935 Austin 12/4 Pick-up
Chris Graham on 12th December 2020
Mike Neale spotted this amazingly original 1935 Austin 12/4 Pick-up at the end last year’s HCVS Brighton Run, and felt obliged to find out more. Austin 12/4 Pick-up: Roy and Ian Sutton celebrate completing the 2019 HCVS London to Brighton…
An interesting find
Chris Graham on 29th September 2020
Steve Stuart reveals a recent discovery stumbled upon by his son; a wartime, Meadows-powered generator set.
