I have visited and reported on a number of old land drainage stations in both the Fens and the Isle of Axholme areas. These stations include the likes of Pode Hole, Lade Bank & Thorpe Culvert. The thing that most of these stations have in common is that they are found in remote areas often … Read more
Congratulations go to Sean “Spooner” Murrell with his “French Fancies at the Tarmonkey Spring Crank-Up 2026! ” article. Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for March 2026. Congratulations Sean, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the “Like” … Read more
Saturday saw Cheffins Spring 2026 sale, held at their Sutton sale ground with plenty on offer for buyers of all types. Prices were very reasonable if not a little low, with only a couple of lots bringing what you could call “strong money” and others realising far less than you would expect. Highest price of … Read more
During the Easter bank holiday, I took the opportunity to visit Prickwillow pumping station in Ely Cambridgeshire. It is a great museum and I was greeted by an impressive collection of six large diesel engines from surrounding pump stations which were added to the site as they were decommissioned. In the entrance hall was a … Read more
Congratulations go to Nik Major with his “The story of my Lister Q type “article. Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for Febuary 2026. Congratulations Nik Major, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the “Like” button located … Read more
Congratulations go to Graham R. Corry with his “Restoration of a Lowne Patent Atmospheric Engine” article. Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for January 2026. Congratulations Graham, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the “Like” button located at … Read more
Tractor Fest are pleased to announce Vintage Engine Enthusiast Limited are once again the official sponsor of the Stationary Engine Section at the show this year. They again join our other show sponsors including, Cheffins, Econ, Brockhills & Old Oil & Gas Engine Magazine Ltd. Tractor Fest is the biggest engine show in the UK … Read more
As I am sure everyone is aware 2026 sees the humble Lister D type celebrate its centenary. There are various celebration events planned around the country throughout the year. I only have one D type, well actually it’s a DK, in my collection and it has not seen the light of day for a couple … Read more
Sunday Winter Warmer It’s that time of the week again. Continuing this week with a look at the Welland Steam Rally back in 2024. Information on the 2026 Welland Steam Rally can be found HERE #vintageengineenthusiast
Sunday Winter Warmer It’s that time of the week again. Continuing this week with a look at the fantastic Astle Park Traction Engine Rally back in 2023. Information on the 2026 Astle Park Traction Engine Rally can be found HERE #vintageengineenthusiast