Vintage Spirit October 2025
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COVER STORIES:
- The Queen Of Mills – Burnley's steam-driven Queen Street Mill
- A Reunion In Kent – the much anticipated gathering of Lambert engines
- Traditional Boats and a lot more…
- Guy Motors Of Wolverhampton
- Focussing On Welland’s Steam – the top steam action from Welland Steam Rally
- A Weekend At Blist’s Hill – road steam weekend in Ironbridge
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
The Queen Of Mills
Barrie C Woods visited Burnley’s steam-driven Queen Street Mill, now open again after being closed for a number of years.
A Reunion In Kent
Jim Gerrard reports on the much anticipated gathering of Lambert engines in Kent in early August.
An Irish Estuary Railway
John Webber takes a look at a long closed light railway in the south of Ireland.
Border Heavyweights
During their heyday, Ford produced heavy duty tractors, and several specialist companies also came on board. Bob Weir spotted a trio of border heavyweights at the 2024 Shrewsbury Steam Rally.
Traditional Boats and a lot more…
The annual Thames Traditional Boat Rally is always an interesting and varied event. Brian Gooding went along this year and enjoyed some time on the water.
Guy Motors Of Wolverhampton
Guy Motors belongs to an era when Britain was exporting commercial vehicles all over the world. Only a small number have survived to tell the tale, writes Bob Weir.
Focussing On Welland’s Steam
In the first part of his report on this year’s Welland Steam Rally, Dick Bodily picks his choice of the steam action.
Modelliing Miniatures
Tim Bolton looks at the birth of Dinky Toys, over 90 years ago.
Southern Wanderings
On another trip out, this time to the rally at South Cerney, Brian Gooding visited more industrial and transport heritage on the way home.
An Alaskan Adventure
Peter Mellersh enjoyed a special day as fireman on a Victorian Thames steamer.
A Weekend At Blist’s Hill
Paul Stratford enjoyed a weekend of steam in Ironbridge.
The Easy Way To The Beach
James Hamilton travels to the English Riviera to visit a popular funicular railway.
Vintage Spirit October 2025
£4.99
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