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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
The Maid of St Columb - Part 1 - John Reeves headed west to learn more about an engine that has lived in the same village all its life. Heading West - The West of England Steam Engine Society's fiftieth anniversary St Agnes event saw a number of engines travelling considerable distances under their own steam to attend the rally. John Reeves followed some from Taunton. Chronicles of a country roller - Part 2 - Further demolition - Burrell 3535 Old Ernie recalls major boiler work with the help of owner Alan Porter who took the pictures. In the shadow of history - Keeping the Fens dry is the responsibility of local drainage boards. As technology improved, older solutions were taken over by new ones. Lucidly some of the old pumps survived the scrapman's torch, often due to their rural locations. Brian Gooding visited one such survivor. Chedworth in the 60s - Paul Strong was lent these pictures of activities in his local area around 40 years ago. Transport in the Blood - following a gap of several years, former recording artist and now Bath City Councillor, vintage vehicle enthusiast Bryan Chalker, has made contact again with the magazine's Editor. Another 'Great' Dorset - We report hot foot from this year's Great Dorset Steam Pair. 21 years on the Ridgeway - Alan Barnes reports on the 21st Ridgeway Run for Historic Commercials. Heavies at Bordon - Ken Rimell visits the British Army's "You Break Them & We Mend Them' Brigade. A perfect event - Colin Tungate paid a visit to this year's Ballymena rally in Northern Ireland to find, as mentioned in last month's brief resume, a warm welcome, comic patter and convivial company. Reviews - With Christmas on the horizon, we look at a selection of products for your stockings. Fifty Years on and still steaming - John Reeves reflects on a rally held 50 years after the first Taunton steam party. 150 years of potting - Brian Gooding travelled to see 150 years of history at Wetheriggs Pottery near Penrith, including an engine restored by the late Fred Dibnah. Celebration before oblivion part 2 - Malcolm Batten concludes his look back almost twenty years to the Leyland 90 Years Rally News Commentary Point Outward Bound Subscribe to Vintage Spirit Back Issues Vintage Spirit Binders Classified Advertisements Vintage Spirit Merchandise
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