Vintage Spirit March 2026

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COVER STORIES:
- A January Jaunt - steam-hauled road train in winter
- Night Journey To The North – an epic lorry journey from London to Leeds during WW2
- Full steam Ahead at Onslow Park - the popular rally on the edge of Shrewsbury
- Simply The Best - the Fordson Major was the tractor for a generation
- A Unique Occasion! - taking a set of eight WW1 commemorative bells to Belgium
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
A January Jaunt
When invited to follow a steam-hauled road train, Brian Gooding could not refuse.
The ‘Just In Time’ Cameraman
Mark Rudall celebrates George Watkins who photographed the steam age as it drew to a close.
Full steam Ahead at Onslow Park
Bob Weir reports on last August’s popular rally at Onslow Park on the edge of Shrewsbury.
Edwards’ Gallopers
Richard Halton looks into the story behind a set of gallopers owned by Edwards of Swindon for some 70 years.
Simply The Best
The Fordson Major was the tractor for a generation and one of the driving forces in the shift from petrol to diesel power, writes Bob Weir.
Night Journey To The North
An epic ride by the Public Relations Officer of the British Road Federation that brought to light the splendid work of the “Big Boys” under wartime conditions that test the toughest of nerves.
Dinky Toys: The Small Vans With Advertising
Kevin Byrne looks at a series of branded small Dinky Toy vans.
A Unique Occasion!
Barrie C Woods looks back a few years to when he accompanied a special set of eight WW1 commemorative bells to Belgium.
Getting About - Part 1: The Early Days
Richard Peskett starts a new series looking at the development of Britain’s roads and commercial road transport.
Fighting Fires In Worcester
Tim Bolton has a brief look at the history of fire fighting in Worcester and the development of successful suitable equipment.
Vintage Spirit March 2026
£4.99


