Old Glory

Old Glory is Britain’s best-selling magazine for steam and vintage machinery enthusiasts. Its blend of news, rally reports, exclusive features and archive material has provided inspiration for new restoration projects as well as giving readers a rare look at some old favourites.

KING ALFRED BUSES RETURN TO WINCHESTER ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 2 MAY 2022

DEREK MELLOR

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THE PRIDE OF MONEWDEN BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY • Simon Colbeck, along with Paul Vickery, tell the story of a lockdown Burrell restoration.

WALLIS 2706 TO BE CONVERTED BACK!

COAL: SUPPLY & ALTERNATIVES

COAL TRIALS DIARY UPDATE

LOWESTOFT EXHIBITION ON THE MOVE!

WICKHAM RAIL TROLLEY SAVED

APRIL TALISMAN TOUR ON VIDEO!

PLENTY GOING ON AT BICKNELLS

GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR RECEIVES £156,000 GRANT FROM CULTURE RECOVERY FUND

HARRY DENTON 1930-2021 - RIP

FERGUSON T20 AT A WELSH WEDDING

FORMER BRITISH RAILWAYS 951 GETS THE WORKS

NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR FBHVC

TRACKING DOWN DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE MADE EASIER

HERITAGE SHOW & SOUTH EAST BUS FESTIVAL

THE LOUGH SWILLY REMEMBERED BY JIM MCBRIDE

NEW MOTORCYCLE BOOK RELEASED

MODEL NEWS • Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently-released diecast and resin models of traction engines, tractors, excavators, trucks and vans in 1/18, 1/25, 1/32, 1/43, 1/50, 1/76 and 1/148 scale.

OLD GLORY EVENTS GUIDE 2022 • Please check that the event is going ahead before planning your day or travelling, particularly with the Covid-19 situation as it is. In some cases you may have to book your ticket online in advance. Old Glory does not take any responsibility if any details are incorrect. If you have an upcoming event and would like it listed, please do send in your details, peterlove@madasafish.com – tel: 01323 833125.

TRIBUTE TO JIM SARNEY • Trevor Smallbone pays tribute to his good friend Jim Sarney in this two-part series.

STEAM OUT IN FORCE FOR ANNIVERSARY RUN • 2021 saw the 60th anniversary of the County of Salop Steam Engine Society. David Reed was on hand to see their celebratory road run over August bank holiday.

THE BERWICK ST JOHN BASH

VALE OF BELVOIR ROAD RUN

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RESTORING THE LEADER FODEN NO. 12630 • In my article printed in October 2020 of Old Glory I related how I managed to buy Foden No. 12630 The Leader at the famous W J King sale in 1988, says Bob Moorman. Having paid in the auction office, Tim the auctioneer told me to remove anything of value, I pointed out that it was probably 50 years too late! Now the problems started.

A PURPLE PATCH FOR THE SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY • Colin Tyson gives us the news on standard and narrow gauge railways.

BEST-EVER JANUARY FOR GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY

HRA: CURRENT POSITION ON COAL SUPPLIES • If you have something for this column please send it to: colin.tyson@kelsey.co.uk

PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS FOR PECKETT JURASSIC

HOW TO OBTAIN GARRETT DRAWINGS AND RELATED INFORMATION • Thanks to Mick Walters’ efforts he can now offer readers Garrett drawings for engines, steam wagons, rollers and tractors. He tells you more in this interesting article.

A LEEDS STEAM CONTRACTOR REMEMBERS • Many years ago when our Technical...