Vintage Spirit November 2026
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COVER STORIES:
- Road Steam in Australia - B6 Fowler attends a 150th anniversary event
- Railway Modelling: 12 Inches to the Foot - the Story (so far) of the Stainmore Railway Company
- Stori Brymbo - North Wales' new steel making heritage museum
- 150 Years of ‘La’Al Ratty’
- ‘Canning’ by Cochrane - plans to return a steam tug to working order
- A Gem of a Railway - last regular days of the Gartell Railway in Somerset
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
Road Steam in Australia – showcased at 150th Queensland Royal Exhibition
B6 Fowler Road Loco Desmond attended the 150th Anniversary of the Queensland Royal National Association Exhibition – known as The Ekka to Queenslanders. Owner Gary Olsson describes the event.
The Chequered History of HMS Trincomalee
Richard Halton takes a brief look at the story behind one of Britain’s oldest warships.
A Day at Stoke Prior
Paul Stratford visited one of the country’s smaller rallies but one which has been running for many years.
Railway Modelling: 12 Inches to the Foot
The Story (so far) of the Stainmore Railway Company Kevin Byrne was impressed by a visit to Kirkby Stephen East station in Cumbria.
Stori Brymbo: from ancient roots to a vibrant future
The opening of Stori Brymbo in North Wales was one of the most eagerly awaited heritage events in 2026. Bob Weir paid a visit.
Run Out to the Firebird
A short road run to the local brewery seemed a good way to spend a summer Saturday. Brian Gooding was invited along.
Bathgate Classic
The Leyland Boxer was a heavyweight version of the Leyland Terrier, and later types were built at British Leyland’s Bathgate factory in Scotland. Paul Bowkett from Shropshire has recently restored a 1984 survivor, Bob Weir reports.
‘Canning’ by Cochrane
The steam tug Canning has been a feature of Swansea’s Waterfront Museum for many years. Now in the care of a charity, there are plans to return her to working order. David Rollinson takes up the story.
A Gem of a Railway
Peter Hammond visited a private railway in Somerset which sadly will not be holding regular open days after October this year.
150 Years of ‘La’Al Ratty’
Cumbria’s ‘La’al Ratty’ celebrated 150 years of passenger operation in early May. Barrie C Woods went along…
Vintage Spirit November 2026
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