Vintage Spirit April 2026
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COVER STORIES:
- FREE 2026 Events Guide!
- The Story Of ‘The Danny’
- The Alan Thomas Memorial Road Run
- Tartan Treasure - a rare Ford Model T commercial
- Feeling The Heat - a day in a working foundry
- The Rushton Tractor – a rare British tractor introduced at the wrong time
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
The Story Of ‘The Danny’
Preservation work has restored a unique Art Deco steam-powered tug which once worked on the Manchester Ship Canal. Roger Butler tells the story.
The Alan Thomas Memorial Road Run
The 2025 West of England road run up ‘Engine Hill’ at Porthtowan was a great success. James Hamilton went along and was moved to poetry…
Tartan Treasure
The Ford Model T is probably the most significant vehicle in automotive history and brought motoring to the masses. Terry Leach has recently restored one of the few surviving commercial models left in the UK, Bob Weir reports.
Feeling The Heat
John Hannavy spends a day in a working foundry.
Falls Of Clyde – A Ship Lost
While on a cruise, Peter Brockington photographed the veteran sailing ship Falls of Clyde in Honolulu Harbour. This prompted further research – and the discovery of a sad tale...
Getting About – Edwardian Period
Richard Peskett continues his series looking at the development of Britain’s roads and commercial road transport.
The Indian Pacific: A Transport of Delight
This month our wandering railway enthusiast Kevin Byrne takes us a bit further afield as he reminisces about a trip he took to Australia over 30 years ago with a group of school musicians.
The Spithead Naval Review (1953)
Richard Halton looks at the part played by paddle steamers, particularly the Medway Queen, in carrying members of the public at the Spithead Review.
Looking Back: Bellamour Park 1964
A small selection of transparencies came our way depicting a few engines and other exhibits at Bellamour Park, Rugeley, where rallies were held from 1963 to 1967.
The Rushton Tractor
Tim Bolton looks into the story behind a rare British tractor that was arguably introduced at the wrong time nearly 100 years ago.
Vintage Spirit April 2026
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