Steam Archives - Classic & Vintage Commercials

A 1971 Atkinson Borderer still working hard in Dorset

30 April 2024

Joseph Lewis discovers, as a birthday surprise, a busy 1971 Atkinson Borderer that's still working hard in Dorset today. Photography: Gareth Buscombe One of the pleasant...

The fascinating history of Tarmac Ltd

4 March 2022

Peter Morrey looks back at the fascinating history and development of UK civil engineering giant, Tarmac Ltd. My early days were spent in and around...

Classic vehicle dioramas

28 April 2021

Graham McQueen explains how his classic vehicle dioramas display models in realistic settings to bring the past to life in miniature. I should begin by...

Classic commercial vehicle shows

20 April 2021

Peter Simpson provides an update on a couple of the UK’s favourite classic commercial vehicle shows. In recent weeks there’s been mixed news regarding some...

Two highland classics

7 September 2020

Sandy Arbuthnott, from Aberdeenshire, comes from a long line of haulage contractors. Bob Weir went to Torphins to see his two highland classics. Sandy, his...

Merryweather Fire Engines

9 August 2020

Ron Henderson explains the early years in the history of one of the best-known fire appliance manufacturers, Merryweather Fire Engines. Merryweather & Sons of London...