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.

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FROM THE EDITOR

THURSFORD COLLECTION BACK IN LIVE STEAM! • Sunday 2 July was a historic day for all involved with the Cushing Collection at the Thursford Steam Museum, Fakenham, Norfolk when, at its superb Gala, 1920 Burrell 8hp Special Scenic No. 3827 Victory was publicly back in steam at its home since the late 70s.

NEWS & Events

BEDFORD RALLY NEWS

PRICE &COSENTINEL’S OUT

LOOKING SPLENDID

WINCHESTER VINTAGE BUS EVENTS-SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2023

CORNISH CREAM!

A VERY RARE ‘BEAST’ SIGHTED AT BLOXHAM

SHREWSBURY STEAM RALLY TO SHOWCASE OVER 1000 EXHIBITS FOR 2023

ICONIC LAND ROVER CELEBRATION…

FUEL THEFTS ON THE RISE

£518,000 AWARDED TO PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION TO RESTORE IMPORTANT HISTORICAL ASSETS

TALL SHIP SHIP-SHAPE THANKS TO £1.8M GRANT

MODEL NEWS

HISTORY IN THE MAKING 75 YEARS ON • On the old A47 road through the village of Castor lies the old yard of H Gibbons & Sons, a very famous threshing contractor who had engines into the 1950s. There is a famous picture taken in 1948 outside the yard by the thatched Fitzwilliam Arms featuring Clayton & Shuttleworth Rambler. Thanks to the efforts of Martin Gibbons and others the picture was recreated 75 year on. Old Glory was invited to record this amazing occasion on Saturday 8 July.

H GIBBONS & SONS (* known surviving engines)

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SUSSEX STEAM ENGINE CLUB CELEBRATES 30 YEARS • In glorious weather the SSEC held a well-organised road run staged by chairman Graham Chaffer that was enjoyed by all on Saturday 10 June.

SUN SHONE ON BON ACCORD AS EXHIBITS SPARKLED! • Hugh Dougherty went north to experience the Bon Accord Steam & Vintage Fair, Scotland’s leading event, and was bowled over by what was on offer.

BON ACCORD RALLY 1982 • Bob Moorman looks back 50 years to the 13th Bon Accord Rally.

THE BEST IN THE LAND! • David Reed visited Tractor Fest to have a look at the superb stationary engine line, possibly the best display in the UK this year.

Letters • The editor is always delighted to receive your e-mails, letters, photographs and more on any subject you like! But please be sensible and courteous to everyone when you write in. Letters published are not the views of the publisher or editor. Thank you!

MINIATURE POWER AT STRADSETT

MINIATURES SHINE AT KELSALL

100 YEARS OF WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY • Over 23-25 June the 1ft 11½in Welsh Highland Heritage Railway jointly celebrated its 100th birthday with the Welsh Highland Railway/Ffestinog Railway. Matthew Ditch was at these celebrations for Old Glory.

“FULL CIRCLE” – 1935/42 FODEN TG5 • This unique Foden timber tractor was extensively modified by its second owner in 1942. Seventy years later, it was bought by his grandson. The interim years hadn’t been kind, though, and it took an almighty restoration effort to make it look as good as it does now.

FAIRGROUND FAMILIES - TOM BENSON AND SONS • By David Vaughan with material provided by Mike Hanna

THE FASCINATING BACK-STORY OF BRIDSON’S FOWLER ROLLER NO. 16366 • Sometimes, one comes across something on one’s travels which is not expected. This is the account of the discovery of one such historic artefact - a Fowler steam roller - which was previously owned by a family firm which, when it left them in the middle of the last war, believed that it had...