Vintage Spirit September 2026
£5.99
COVER STORIES:
- Restoration of Foden 2072 – part two of The Big Aussie Foden Returns
- Portables Galore – a very special event to celebrate one man’s vision
- Scotland’s Railways – Part 1: The Locomotive Builders
- Steaming Into The City – a 'steamy' visit to Aberdeen over 30 years ago
- TractorFest… The Roller Year
...plus all the latest news and event reports
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In this issue
Portables Galore
Brian Gooding reports on a very special event to celebrate one man’s vision of over 75 years ago.
‘Jubilee’ Returns Home – A Ten Year Promise Fulfilled
James Hamilton happened to be in the right place at the right time to record when a former Cornish engine returned to its original home.
The Big Aussie Foden Returns, Part 2
Having spent its working life in Australia before returning to Britain more than 20 years ago, Foden 2072 is once again in working order. In the second part of this feature, Brian Gooding tells the story of its restoration.
Guys & Comets
Kevin Byrne looks at more old Dinky lorry models, this time based on Guy and Leyland Comet chassis.
Steaming Into The City
Brian Gooding recalls a visit to a rally in Aberdeen over 30 years ago, which led to a trip into the city in a Sentinel steam waggon.
Scotland’s Railways – Part 1: The Locomotive Builders
John Hannavy explores the legacy of Scotland’s locomotive builders.
Blistering Bloxham
Paul Stratford reports on a well known rally held over a very hot weekend at the end of June.
Brighton At War
Richard Peskett looks at some of the smaller municipal vehicles in Brighton Corporation’s wartime fleet.
TractorFest… The Roller Year
Anthony Coulls reports on the special motor roller gathering at this year’s TractorFest in North Yorkshire.
Vintage Spirit September 2026
£5.99
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