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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
An Award-Winning Steam Roller Conversion - Andy Filewood tells the story of his Aveling & Porter roller Jenny , which won this year's Road Roller Association Shield, and of the sentimental attachment a previous owner had for the former Eddison's machine. The Morris Lubricants Story - Peter Kelly visits the Shrewsbury-based firm of Morris & Company, which has been producing high-quality steam lubricants for more than 80 years. Solving the Great Bray Mystery - Michael Lane reports on his unexpected trip to Australia last autumn in search of the remains of a Bray traction engine sent out for the transportation of ore in the 1850s. A Life With Steam - At last Joe Challis's long-awaited book has been published - and it's been well worth the wait, writes Pat Freeman. Driven Up The Wall! - An invitation by Allan J. Ford to sample the 'Wall of Death' at the recent Tallington Steam & Country Festival brought out some fascinating facts about the history of this traditional showground feature, which has happily re-established itself in recent years. Innishannon - Wet But Wonderful! - The recent Innishannon Rally near Cork, in the Irish Republic, brought out enthusiasm, warmth and laughter despite some atrocious weather conditions. Peter Kelly brings a full report. A Scottish Oasis - During a fruitful visit to Scotland John Hobbs sees a Sentinel steam waggon, an Albion coach and of Austin hearse...among other things! Heritage Museums Guide - Where to go and what to do - 0ld Glory brings you a summer guide to some of the best of Britain's heritage museums 'Project Impossible' - Sorting the Subframe - In the third part of his step-by-step restoration of a 1947 Ferguson TE20 tractor rescued from the island of Little Sark, Tim Wait is delighted to be able to put the front subframe back into shape. 74 Steaming Along! - To cope with demand D&S Steam Engineering Lid- has had to double the size of its Northamptonshire premises - a real success story for a firm that's existed for less than a decade, writes Peter Kelly. News - Charles Burrell & Sons Ltd. is back in business; Vintage Wallis roller fired up again; Why Downs Steam Show needs ash; Showman's steam line-up for St. Agnes; Light railway extension opened in style; King's Reunion 1999 appeal; Oldest Manx 'Peacock' pressed into service; Unusual Scammell found. All this and much more in Old Glory's news pages. Jim's Jottings - A trip aboard the paddle steamer Waverley gives Jim Wilkie some food for thought this month. Commentary Box - Dynamometer steam testing - what's all the fuss about? Time Traveller - What's big, smooth, silent-running and pollution- free? Answer - a trolleybus! In 'Time Traveller' this month Geoff Rixon recalls the last days of these gentle giants in London Transport service more than 35 years ago. Steam & Vintage Showcase - Four pages featuring some of the best in steam and vintage photography, including an idyllic scene from the recent Lister/Petter Rally at Nibley, Gloucestershire. Out & About - Plan your next days out with our regular guide to forthcoming steam and vintage events. Fair Organ Preservation Society - As well as all the latest organ news in Micky Green's column this month, an FOPS member tells us why he's looking forward to the Great Dorset Steam Fair so much. Front cover: Now where have we seen that little chap before? Appearing as a really lifelike Charlie Chaplin, 'Calvero'added spice to the photographic opportunities available at the Lister/Petter Rally at Nibley, Gloucestershire, on Sunday June 21. He uses his handkerchief to polish the smokebox door opener on a well-turned-out 1931 Allchin road locomotive No. 3858 (NV 100).
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