Editors Intro
Ready for a hair-raising experience?
19 August 2010
Some of you may remember the time in 1993 when the Aveling ‘mine’ engine was discovered at the former Brindley Ford Colliery near Stoke on Trent, which turned out to be originally not a winding engine but identified as an Aveling & Porter chain engine (drive to the wheels being by chain rather than by gears) – an engine from the dawn of engine time.
Welcome... August 2010
15 July 2010.
THERE’S a bit of an unplanned ‘far north’ flavour running through this issue as we make preparations for the forthcoming Old Glory supported Orkney International Science Festival in September, which will include talks and films on the latest technological developments to show how steam power can be operated in today’s environmentally friendly world.
Welcome
17 June 2010.
JUST after we went to press with the last issue we learned of the conviction of boiler inspector Tony Reen in relation to an inspection of ‘Ivor the Engine’ - a railway loco in the children’s character guise that visits various heritage lines.
Welcome
21 May 2010.
Colin Tyson
Editor
Welcome to the new-look and updated website for OLD GLORY – Britain’s best-selling steam & vintage magazine and now in its 22nd year...
Coal in crisis?
20 May 2010.
Preservation is much like gravity; a continual force of attraction – pulling objects towards us that are forever crying out for a rebuild, a restoration or simply maintenance.
Current Issue: Sept 2010
• 'Wager for Ale'
60 years on
• Boer War
Fowler returns
• Thursford Aveling
Rollers for auction
• Dibnah's engine makes £250,000
• Manchester's new 'Museum of Museums'
Plus... GDSF Dorset MAC fest! Show preview... 50 McLaren engines line-up... Meet Colossus... Porsche tractor special display...
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: 16th September 2010