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28 AN 'L' OF AN EXPERIENCE! - Anthony Coulis writes entertainingly about taking the Group G driving test as one of a group of four on Aveling & Porter steam roller No. 9264 Lady Hesketh - from the filling-in application forms right through to the final result.
38 URSUS - WORTH A SECOND LOOK - Although Polish-built Ursus tractors are starting to appear more frequently at rallies, that maker's long and proud history is relatively little known among vintage tractor fans. John Hobbs attempts to put the record straight.
42 BRING ME SUNSHINE! - The heavens opened for the debut of a 100-year-old Purdey's horse-drawn removal van superbly restored on behalf of the Bishop family. Peter Kelly report.
46 RALLY NOSTALGIA AT APPLEFORD - Jeffrey Shackell reviews the start of the traction engine rally movement in Britain and sets the scene for a golden anniversary celebration which will be held at Appleford, Oxfordshire - where it all began - this July. Early events even had the bookies!
51 PUTTING ON A SHINE! - Tim Wait gets back to the business of finishing off his old Ferguson tractor - not to mention the much-needed repair of an unhappy parish council 'Fergie'!
52 MORE VINTAGE GLORY FROM CORGI - At last Corgi has introduced the much-awaited new collection of replica 1:50 scale precision-built die-cast steam vehicles from some of the world's most famous manufacturers. Peter Kelly looks at the exquisite treats in store.
56 FINALLY, IT'S FINISHED! - In the fourth party of his construction of Maxitrak's 3in.-scale Aveling & Porter road locomotive, Jerry Thurston completes the build - but then can't resist a trial steaming before the paintwork has been applied!
60 BENTALL'S OF MALDON - Pat Freeman takes a look at the history of a famous Essex manufacturing firm.
70 ABBOTT'S - A HIGH-PRESSURE HISTORY - Tim Warner recounts the history of the old-established firm of Abbott's Boiler Works, Newark, which still retains a wooden riveting tower from a bygone age.
38 URSUS - WORTH A SECOND LOOK - Although Polish-built Ursus tractors are starting to appear more frequently at rallies, that maker's long and proud history is relatively little known among vintage tractor fans. John Hobbs attempts to put the record straight.
42 BRING ME SUNSHINE! - The heavens opened for the debut of a 100-year-old Purdey's horse-drawn removal van superbly restored on behalf of the Bishop family. Peter Kelly report.
46 RALLY NOSTALGIA AT APPLEFORD - Jeffrey Shackell reviews the start of the traction engine rally movement in Britain and sets the scene for a golden anniversary celebration which will be held at Appleford, Oxfordshire - where it all began - this July. Early events even had the bookies!
51 PUTTING ON A SHINE! - Tim Wait gets back to the business of finishing off his old Ferguson tractor - not to mention the much-needed repair of an unhappy parish council 'Fergie'!
52 MORE VINTAGE GLORY FROM CORGI - At last Corgi has introduced the much-awaited new collection of replica 1:50 scale precision-built die-cast steam vehicles from some of the world's most famous manufacturers. Peter Kelly looks at the exquisite treats in store.
56 FINALLY, IT'S FINISHED! - In the fourth party of his construction of Maxitrak's 3in.-scale Aveling & Porter road locomotive, Jerry Thurston completes the build - but then can't resist a trial steaming before the paintwork has been applied!
60 BENTALL'S OF MALDON - Pat Freeman takes a look at the history of a famous Essex manufacturing firm.
70 ABBOTT'S - A HIGH-PRESSURE HISTORY - Tim Warner recounts the history of the old-established firm of Abbott's Boiler Works, Newark, which still retains a wooden riveting tower from a bygone age.
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