Vintage Spirit February 2026

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COVER STORIES:

  • The Wirksworth Quarry Tri-Tandems
  • Boxing Day In West Sussex - the annual post-Christmas steam and vintage gathering
  • A Walk Over Barmouth Bridge – exploring an unusual railway bridge
  • Looking Back: Early Days At Rempstone
  • Flying High – Claude Grahame-White and the early days of aviation

...plus all the latest news and event reports

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In this issue

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Boxing Day In West Sussex

Once again, Brian Gooding ventured out on a chilly Boxing Day to meet up with friends for the annual post-Christmas gathering.

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To Venice In Luxury

Peter Brockington’s son took his wife on a special trip on the Venice Simplon Orient Express from London to Venice.

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The Wirksworth Quarry Tri-Tandems

Thomas Bowden AMICE looks into the story behind the trio of Tri-tandem Robey rollers, two of which survive.

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Dinky Toys: The Guy Vans

Kevin Byrne returns with a look at more diecast models, this time based on a Guy chassis.

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Maritime Interest In Norway

Richard Halton caught up with two classic ships on a cruise to Norway.

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A Walk Over Barmouth Bridge

Barrie C Woods recently walked across Barmouth Bridge in west Wales, certainly an unusual railway bridge.

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Looking Back: Early Days At Rempstone

We take a look back through another selection of colour slides. This time early Rempstone rallies, appropriate as the event celebrates its 70th Anniversary this coming year.

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Flying High

John Hannavy explores the world of British pioneer Claude Grahame-White and the early days of aviation.

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Showmen In The 60s

We take a look at an album of photographs from the 1960s, acquired from a vintage sale, featuring Showman’s Road Locos and Tractors.

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A Tour Of Three Northern Railway Museums, Part Three: The NRM

Making the most of his tour of three major railway museums for Railway 200, Dick Bodily finishes at the NRM in York.

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Rural Show Returns To Hatfield

John Webber attended the latest incarnation of a vintage vehicle show in Hertfordshire parkland.

Vintage Spirit February 2026

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