Vintage Spirit June 2025
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COVER STORIES:
- A Gondola In The Lake District
- A Day Out At Detling
- Road, Rail & Steam At The Great Central
- From Humble Beginnings - The International Harvester Company
- Carlisle Station, But Not As You Know It
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
A Gondola In The Lake District
Normally at home with his Burrell traction engine, Peter Mellersh took advantage of the opportunity to have an experience day on the steam yacht Gondola, as advertised in this magazine.
West Country Wanderings, Part 1
Brian Gooding spent a few days in glorious early April weather catching up with people and projects in Devon.
Springing Into Action
Easter is a time to dust off the engines and head out for a day along the narrow lanes of Cornwall. James Hamilton went along…
Wotz ’Appening At: Chelfham
Kevin Byrne travels to north Devon to look at the work done by volunteers as they refurbish a narrow gauge railway station that one day may see trains again.
From Humble Beginnings
The International Harvester Company (IH) was a major supplier of agricultural machinery. Surviving tractors are still popular with enthusiasts, writes Bob Weir.
A Day Out At Detling
The opportunity for a ride in a classic London bus was too good to miss, especially with a show to go to. Brian Gooding grabbed the chance for an interesting day out.
Road, Rail & Steam At The Great Central
Dick Bodily enjoyed a day out at this year’s Great Central Railway’s Easter gathering.
You Press The Button, We Do The Rest
John Hannavy explores the origins of the snapshot photograph.
Appreciating Enamel Signs
John Webber collects classic enamel signs. Here he gives the background to his collection, illustrated with some examples.
Carlisle Station, But Not As You Know It
Barrie C Woods takes a behind the scenes look at an important mainline station.
Devon Delight
World of Country Life in Exmouth is one of Devon’s top visitor attractions. Steam engine fans will certainly not be disappointed, as Bob Weir recently discovered.
Derby Day At Pickering
Malcolm Jordan recalls the Great Traction Engine Derby in Pickering on Saturday 13th August 1955.
Vintage Spirit June 2025
£4.99
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