Vintage Spirit July 2022
£4.50
COVER STORIES:
- Jack Of Hearts
- A Sparkling Day Out - RLS Spring Visit
- Steaming To Brighton
- Trevithick Day Returns
- The Salt Of The Earth
- Normandy Landings – classic tractors on French beaches
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
Jack Of Hearts
Traction engine restoration today can be considered a rather different process compared to 40-50 years ago. Here Jim Gerrard takes a look at the restoration of Fowler K7 ploughing engine No.16646, ‘Jack of Herts’.
A Sparkling Day Out
The RLS Spring Visit was reorganised at short notice. Brian Gooding went along…
Steaming To Brighton
Jim Gerrard tells the story of this year’s steam road train run from London to Brighton.
Scammell Centenary
At the beginning of May this year, a gathering of Scammell vehicles was held to commemorate the centenary of the firm. Roy Larkin went along.
Trevithick Day Returns
James Hamilton enjoyed his first ever visit to Camborne’s celebration of a local steam pioneer.
The Salt Of The Earth
John Hannavy explores the sources of one of life’s ‘basic necessities’.
Steel Town Classics
William Houston from Motherwell has a passion for old commercial vehicles and has been adding to his collection for many years, writes Bob Weir.
Blackpool’s Tramtown
Barrie Woods takes a look at plans for Blackpool’s heritage trams ten years after most were withdrawn from service.
Normandy Landings
Richard Pullen found a collection of classic tractors still serving a useful purpose on French beaches.
Vintage Spirit July 2022
£4.50