Vintage Spirit December 2026
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COVER STORIES:
- Return Of The Dragon, Part 1 - Burrell Scenic’s West Country history and life in preservation
- Putting On The Style - beauty in engineering form and function
- Gala Time At Sir George Newnes’ Railway - the 2026 gala event at the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
- Buy Your Souvenirs - sale of Great Dorset Steam Fair items
- Daniel’s Mill - the largest waterwheel-powered mill still working in England
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
Return of the Dragon, Part 1
One of the most anticipated engine restoration debuts of 2026 had to be that of Burrell Scenic showman’s road locomotive No.3912, Dragon. Jim Gerrard takes a look at the engine’s West Country history and life in preservation.
Putting On The Style
John Hannavy celebrates beauty in engineering form and function.
A Fair Day In The Rain
Peter Hammond reports on a damp Saturday at this year’s Fairground Weekend at Hollycombe.
Gala Time At Sir George Newnes’ Railway
Kevin Byrne went along to this year’s gala event at the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.
Buy Your Souvenirs
Jim Gerrard reports on the recent sale of items from the late and much lamented Great Dorset Steam Fair.
HMS Medway Queen: Life after Dunkirk
Famous for her involvement at Dunkirk, the PS Medway Queen continued her wartime service as a minesweeper, as Richard Halton explains.
Bedfordshire Steam Society’s 70th Anniversary
Dick Bodily reports from this year’s celebratory event at Old Warden.
Brewery Engine’s New Home… in a brewery
A rare Lampitt & Co. table engine has recently been put on show at the Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire. Chris Raworth reports.
The Dinky Bedford Story
Kevin Byrne takes a look at the range of Dinky Toy Bedfords produced by Meccano.
Daniel’s Mill
Bob Weir visits Daniels Mill in Shropshire, home to the largest waterwheel-powered mill still working in England.
Vintage Spirit December 2026
£5.99
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