Vintage Spirit July 2026
£5.99
COVER STORIES:
- 70 Years of Steam: The Great Rempstone Steam & Country Show
- A weekend in Lancashire (Part 1)
- The Pioneering Spirit of Sir William Fairburn
- Steam Training with the NTET
- The Other Shillingstone Railway
- Sweet Treat Fleet
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
70 Years of Steam: The Great Rempstone Steam & Country Show
Laura Smith explores the history of one of Britain’s longest running steam rallies.
A weekend in Lancashire (Part 1)
Brian Gooding headed north from the deep south and dropped in on several interesting places on the way.
A Telford Survivor
Thomas Telford was one of Britain’s most accomplished engineers, best known for his magnificent bridges. In rural Shropshire, Bob Weir explores a rare and often overlooked reminder of his engineering prowess.
The Pioneering Spirit of Sir William Fairburn
Roger Butler looks at the contribution made to British industry by the Victorian engineer who designed the Lancashire boiler.
Steam Training with the NTET
Bob Weir reports on this year’s National Traction Engine Trust training course which was held over the weekend of 16th-17th May at the S E Davis yard in Redditch.
The Other Shillingstone Railway
Hilary Daniels tells the story of a little known private railway in Dorset, sadly no longer with us.
Sweet Treat Fleet
Tim Bolton guides us through a selection of photographs of confectionery delivery vehicles from yesteryear.
Burrelling to Boconnoc
James Hamilton looks back to last summer when he photographed Kevin Bragg’s Burrell on the road in Cornwall.
Getting About Part 5: The 1930s
Richard Peskett continues looking at the development of Britain’s roads and commercial road transport, this time he looks at developments during the 1930s.
Vintage Spirit July 2026
£5.99
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