Vintage Spirit October 2021
£4.50
COVER STORIES:
- Sustainable Steam Sawing in Dorset
- Underpinning A Future For Steam
- Full Steam Ahead In Staffordshire
- Restoring Shrewsbury’s Abbey Railway Station
- Classic Claymills
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
Sustainable Steam Sawing in Dorset
Jim Gerrard revisits Eddie Butterfield in Dorset who uses a traditional steam-powered saw bench in his business.
Underpinning A Future For Steam
Gordon Newton and Henry Cleary, BESTT Trustees look at the successes of an innovative training scheme for future steam engineers.
Full Steam Ahead In Staffordshire
It was full steam ahead at the Mill Meece pumping station in Staffordshire after a lengthy lay-off because of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Bob Weir.
An August Day Out
Jim Gerrard travelled to Leicestershire to witness a local road run.
Restoring Shrewsbury’s Abbey Railway Station
The Abbey Station project in Shrewsbury has involved the restoration and conversion of a 19th century derelict building to create a visitor centre. Bob Weir takes a look.
Almost 125 Years Old…
Paul Stratford discovered a very early ‘voiturette’ at a steam event in Herefordshire.
On The Road Again
It was good to be out and about again… Brian Gooding headed for Kent for his first rally in many a long month.
An Evening In Cirencester
David Viner was there when engines returned to the centre of Cirencester for probably the first time since the 1950s.
Classic Claymills
The Claymills Pumping Station in Burton-upon-Trent is a classic example of Victorian steam heritage. Bob Weir went to hear about the historic site’s plans for 2021.
The End Of A Collection
Jim Wilkie went along to a dispersal sale at Moreton Vallance, south of Gloucester, and found some interesting items.
Lightermen’s Barge Race
While watching a race on the Thames in London, James Hamilton spotted a few curios by the river.
Vintage Spirit October 2021
£4.50
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