Old Glory

Old Glory is Britain’s best-selling magazine for steam and vintage machinery enthusiasts. Its blend of news, rally reports, exclusive features and archive material has provided inspiration for new restoration projects as well as giving readers a rare look at some old favourites.

BEAMISH STEAM GALA A HUGE SUCCESS!

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FROM THE EDITOR

PLENTY OF CHOICE AT THE LATE RICHARD VERNON SALE - SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2023

THREE-TON YORKSHIRE WAGON MAKES PROGRESS

GREENWAY COULD THREATEN DONEGAL REVIVAL OR EXIST SIDE BY SIDE

AMAZING PROGRESS

IAN FORGES ON WITH THE BLACKSMITH TRADITION

FARSLEY TALK FOR FOPR

2022 BERWICK ST JOHN COUNTRY FAYRE RAISES RECORD AMOUNT

HARRINGTON GATHERING RETURNS!

THREE DECADES OF VINTAGE COMES TO AN END IN THE BRAID VALLEY • Brian Millar reports on the closure of a superb fund-raising club after 30 years.

LIFETIME AWARD FOR RAY HOOLEY

AFTER 95 YEARS, THE QUEEN MARY GETS HER NAMEPLATES!

MODEL NEWS • Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently released diecast and resin models of tractors, trucks vans, ambulances and fire engines in 1/16, 1/18, 1/43, 1/50, and 1/76 scale.

HUGE CROWD AT SEASON OPENER • Crowds as never seen before flocked to the Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor show on 28-29 January in dry but not over-warm conditions at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, organised by the Mitchells and friends.

RRA ROLLS INTO NORTH YORKSHIRE • David Reed went along to the Road Roller Association’s AGM, where along with the traditional meeting, a few visits to local collections had been arranged during the weekend.

NEW 12¼in GAUGE MEASE VALLEY LIGHT RAILWAY OPENS AT STATFOLD

HUGE CROWD BEATS THE WEATHER AT MALVERN

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QUEENSLAND’S BIG LION IS BACK IN STEAM! • Desmond the 100-year-old Fowler colonial road locomotive and a road-building celebrity in its area is all back together and going. Gary Olsson continues the story of his own engine.

SO HOW DID IT START HERE? • Thanks to Rick Sutcliffe, the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre vehicles section manager. the editor was able to visit Quainton Road on Sunday 5 February for Volunteers Day when eight new members were signed up and have already been contributing in various areas.

MINIATURES OUT IN FORCE AT MASHAM • David Reed attended the Masham Steam Rally where a good selection of miniatures were on show, all of which were well worth a look

SUCCESSFUL PEMBREY • Rob Rayner reports on the Llanelli & District Model Engineers’ 15th Anniversary Rail & Road Steam Rally at Pembrey Country Park

SCOUT – A BRIEF HISTORY • It may come as a surprise to discover that the city of Salisbury was once home to an innovative vehicle maker during the early years of the twentieth century – SCOUT. Allan Bedford investigates.

1938 SCAMMELL MU TANKER –“ONE MILLION MILES AND COUNTING” • Fewer than 2000 Scammells were manufactured between 1920 and the outbreak of hostilities in 1939. Survivors are very scarce, but one acid tanker had the good fortune to find a preservationist owner after a 34-year working life. Zack Stiling talks to its new owner.

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR • David Reed continues his visit to Dingles Fairground Museum near Lifton in Devon to have a look at some of the historic exhibits, and to try out some of the rides.

BEDFORD’S BACK! • After a four-year absence it was fantastic to be back at the Bedford...