Vintage Spirit February 2022

£4.50

COVER STORIES:

  • Englefield Remembered
  • Steam On The Job
  • Behind The Scenes At Berrybrook
  • Re-learning The Skills Of The Mediaeval Engineer
  • Telford’s Treasure – Chirk Aqueduct near Wrexham
  • Running On Rails Part 1

...plus all the latest news and event reports

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In this issue

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Englefield Remembered

Many will remember the open days at the Englefield Estate near Reading. Brian Gooding remembers a visit made 15 years ago.

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Steam On The Job

The Wiltshire firm of James & Crockerell used steam engines in the business but they were also there in the early days of the rally movement. Jim Gerrard learns more.

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Late Autumn Jaunt

Bob Weir caught up with John Sankey as he took his engine out for a run into town.

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Behind The Scenes At Berrybrook

James Hamilton visits a specialist motor dealer in Devon that now sells road steam engines as well.

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Re-learning The Skills Of The Mediaeval Engineer

John Hannavy explores a unique heritage research project.

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What Have You Got Now?

Eric Gay acquired a small stationary engine and thought it would be a quick fix to have it running again, but was he wrong!

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What Is Left Of The Midland & South Western Junction Railway? Part 2

Following on from his article in the November issue, Kevin Byrne looks at what is now left of the MSWJR.

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Telford’s Treasure

Chirk Aqueduct near Wrexham is the showpiece of a stunning view and part of a World Heritage Site straddling the England / Wales border, Bob Weir takes a look.

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Running On Rails Part 1

John Hannavy ventures into the backwaters of tramway history.

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When Dorset Was Fun

Kevin Byrne reminisces about the halcyon days of the 1990s when organ men had lots of fun.

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A Nostalgic Reminder

Ken Rimell recalls his RAF photographer days when he comes across some cameras on a junk stall…

Vintage Spirit February 2022

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