Vintage Spirit

11/01/2026

Boxing Day In West Sussex -Brian Gooding ventured out on a chilly Boxing Day to meet up with friends for the annual post-Christmas gathering. Full report in the February issue: https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/february-2026

10/01/2026

The Wirksworth Quarry Tri-Tandems - Thomas Bowden AMICE looks into the story behind the trio of Tri-tandem Robey rollers, two of which survive.

Full story in the February issue of Vintage Spirit: https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/february-2026

09/01/2026

In the Vintage Spirit February 2026 issue:
https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/february-2026

➡ The Wirksworth Quarry Tri-Tandems
➡ Boxing Day In West Sussex - the annual post-Christmas steam and vintage gathering
➡ A Walk Over Barmouth Bridge – exploring an unusual railway bridge
➡ Looking Back: Early Days At Rempstone
➡ Flying High – Claude Grahame-White and the early days of aviation
..plus all the latest news and event reports.

The Wirksworth Quarry Tri-Tandems Boxing Day In West Sussex - the annual post-Christmas steam and vintage gathering A Walk Over Barmouth Bridge – exploring an unusual railway bridge Looking Back: Early Days At Rempstone Flying High – Claude Grahame-White and the early days of aviation

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas one and all from the Vintage Spirit team

20/11/2025

If you're looking for gifts for a steam and heritage enthusiast, then why not take a look at our shop? Books, mugs, cards, magazine subscriptions and more! https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop

19/11/2025

Classic Roadless – Roadless tractors were a fine example of ‘go anywhere’ machines and are now sought after by enthusiasts. In the December issue, Bob Weir looks at a brief history of the company. https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/december-2025

18/11/2025

The Handcross Accident – Richard Peskett looks into a fatal accident involving an early motor bus almost 120 years ago. https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/december-2025

17/11/2025

Another Life For A Bristol Half-Cab – Rob Shorland-Ball recalls an epic school trip to the Middle East in a 1952 Bristol bus nearly 60 years ago. Read the full story in the December issue: https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/december-2025

16/11/2025

Sentinel Remembered – Bob Weir reports on an exhibition of Sentinel material and artefacts that recently took place at the old railway station at Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury. https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/december-2025

15/11/2025

Autumn Run From The Yard – Brian Gooding spent a day enjoying the atmosphere of an autumn road run in leafy Hampshire. Photos and report in the December issue: https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/december-2025

14/11/2025

Celebrating 50 Years In Gloucestershire – The Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Brian Gooding went along to this year’s rally. Full report in the December issue: https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/december-2025

13/11/2025

In the Vintage Spirit December 2025 issue:
https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/shop/item/december-2025

➡ Celebrating 50 Years In Gloucestershire – the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club's 50th anniversary rally
➡ Sentinel Remembered – exhibition at the Old Abbey Foregate Station
➡ Autumn Run From The Yard – steam on the road
➡ Another Life For A Bristol Half-Cab – an epic trip 60 years ago
➡ The Handcross Accident – investigating an early motor bus accident 120 years ago
➡ Classic Roadless – 'go anywhere' tractors
..plus all the latest news and event reports.