Vintage Spirit August 2023
£4.75
COVER STORIES:
- Has The World Of Steam Changed Much?
- Wheels, Jennies, Mules And The Quest For The Holy Grail
- Steam Boats On The Fal
- Abbotts Of Newark – experts for over 150 years
- Sparked By Marconi
- What Is Left Of… The Gwinear Road To Helston Branch
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
Has The World Of Steam Changed Much?
Some random thoughts on the last 60 years from National Traction Engine Trust President Andrew Semple.
Training Engine Drivers In 2023
Paul Stratford went along to this year’s NTET Driver Training Weekend…
Wheels, Jennies, Mules And The Quest For The Holy Grail
John Hannavy explores the early industrialisation of textile manufacturing.
Blazing Hot Bloxham
Dick Bodily reports on this year’s rally near Banbury.
Steam Boats On The Fal
James Hamilton caught up with members of the Steam Boat Association during the Falmouth Classics weekend.
Abbotts Of Newark – experts for over 150 years
Richard Pullen looks at the story of a pressure vessel manufacturer which can trace its history back over 150 years.
Sparked By Marconi
Peter Brockington dropped in on the Museum of Internal Fire’s Marconi Day and it brought back memories.
Wilkie’s Wanderings
Jim Wilkie has been out and about again, bringing us his own way of looking at heritage items.
Over Devon Bridges
In the course of two days, two Burrell road engines, on different journeys, crossed the river Exe in Devon, using different bridges. James Hamilton was there.
What Is Left Of… The Gwinear Road To Helston Branch
Kevin Byrne is out and about again, this time having a look at a closed railway line in Cornwall, though one where part of it is coming back to life as the Helston Railway.
A 1960s Heavyweight
The International 560 was one of the heavy-weight tractors of the early 1960s. Ben Hughes from Cheshire has a fine example, writes Bob Weir.
Vintage Spirit August 2023
£4.75
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