I was fortunate enough to acquire this charming Alyn Foundry version of the Robinson X-Type at an affordable price. While I’ve tinkered with gas engines in the past, hot tubes are an entirely new realm of challenges I wasn’t quite prepared for. The engine appeared to have seen little to no use since its construction. … Read more
Had a visit from Dan Meads on Saturday and he brought up a pair of Rustons and a small Stuart gen set for an engine day, had a few of my engines out and filled the local area with hydrocarbons….. Above/Below – A pair of Ruston Hornsby PB’s. Ruston Hornsby PT and pump. Petter Appletop … Read more
As we get closer to Tractor Fest 2025, where the special feature will be Low Tension Ignition engines, we thought readers may be interested to look back at one of our previous special features. Back in 2016 the special feature for the entire show was “Made in Yorkshire” and across the rally there were close … Read more
Breamore House and Countryside Museum once again hosted its wonderful Working Weekend in May, hosting of course a fine collection of steam traction going back and forth between the museum and house, A stop on the Ford Model T centenary tour, and a collection of tractors and military vehicles. But most importantly to this article, … Read more
It was a nice day in Sausthorpe, Lincolnshire today . With a good selection of exhibits to look at for what is a very small village show. There were around ten engines, a couple of cars and a good selection of models. Plenty of good brews and cakes to stuff your face with. Here are … Read more
In 2014 I saw this engine whilst trying to source some info for another engine I had just purchased. The owner was looking to sell it as it had become too big & heavy for him to manage. Fast forward to early 2015 and the engine appeared on eBay and after a week, we … Read more
We would like to welcome aboard our latest supporter in the form of Sealey Tools. Sealey Tools, A brand that we’re sure many of you already know and love. Suppliers of tools and equipment not only to the Automotive trade but also many home workshops too. From basic hand tools to complex machinery for a … Read more
!!!COMPETITION TIME!!! Win a family ticket for four to the largest tractor and engine event in the U.K. – With more than 2,000 vintage tractors, engines, commercial vehicles, cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. Tractor Fest 2025 is being held at Newby Hall, Ripon on 7th/8th June. A weekend not to be missed!! All you … Read more
NVTEC EA rally at Stradsett, near Downham Market was held over the weekend of the 4th & 5th May 2025 and what a change from last year! The weather was very kind and stayed dry for the most part, only a few showers overnight on Sunday so that was good. The show itself is set … Read more
We have our very first winner! Robert Cole with his 2024 Petterfest report. Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for March 2025. Congratulations Robert, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the “Like” button located at the bottom … Read more