Category: News
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Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway
The Friends of the Kirklees Light Railway are preparing to celebrate their 20th annual Steam and Diesel Gala this September, with three days of intensive railway action at Whistlestop Valley. The event is set to take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with visiting locomotives Northern Rock and River Mite…
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Enjoy nostalgic memories of the past at the 2026 Shrewsbury Steam Rally
The ultimate family-friendly event! The 2026 Rally is a family-friendly, two-day event and takes place on the August Bank Holiday, Sunday 30th August and Monday 31st August in the beautiful setting of Onslow Park, Shrewsbury. The event has a variety of over 1200 highly-entertaining attractions that include the wonderful spectacle of working steam engines and…
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Statement – Peak Rail Steam Gala Cancellation
From Peak Rail: It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Peak Rail Steam Gala scheduled for 8th and 9th August 2026. Due to the current tinder-dry conditions and the significant risk of lineside fires spreading to neighbouring properties and land, we believe it would be irresponsible to…
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Motorcycle Legends 2: BSA – Pre-Order Now and Get FREE Delivery
The next chapter in the exciting new Motorcycle Legends series is almost here, celebrating one of the most iconic marques in British motorcycling history: BSA. Following the incredible success of Motorcycle Legends 1: Triumph – which has already sold out – Motorcycle Legends 2: BSA is set to be another must-have collector’s edition for motorcycle…
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Free 100+ page digital magazine celebrates the best of classic motorcycling and scootering
Discover more than 100 pages of fascinating features, stunning photography and expert writing from some of Britain’s leading classic motorcycle and scooter magazines – completely free to read online. IF you’re passionate about classic motorcycles and scooters, we’ve got something special for you. We’ve created a brand-new, completely free digital showcase magazine, bringing together some…
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Bonhams returns to Stafford after record-breaking spring sale
Following the record-breaking success of the Spring Stafford Sale, Bonhams is now inviting entries for the Autumn Stafford Sale, held alongside the UK’s premier Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show. For owners considering selling, the sale offers a high-profile route to market, combining Bonhams’ specialist motorcycle expertise with access to an international collector audience. With motorcycle sales…
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Unmissable Full-Day Steam Driver Experience at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway
Steam enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike are being offered the chance to step into a childhood dream this summer, as the Llangollen and Corwen Railway unveils its Ultimate Full-Day Steam Driver Experience on Monday 1 June. This exclusive, immersive event, limited to just six participants, is far more than a taster session. It is a…
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Records rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show
London, UK – Records were rewritten as the gavel fell at Bonhams’ Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on 25–26 April 2026, with the world’s second most expensive motorcycle ever to sell at auction, as well as new world record prices established for Italian and Japanese motorcycles. The sale was led by the…
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Anderton Boat Lift hosts fantastic, free steam festival (May 9 & 10)
More than 30 historic steamboats, traction engines, tractors and steam rollers are travelling from all over the country to congregate at Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire’s historic ‘Cathedral of the Canals’, on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, for a fantastic, free ‘Steam at the Lift’ Festival. Hosted by the Canal & River Trust charity, the…
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Bonhams presents landmark 2-day motorcycle sale led by significant private collections with extensive no-reserve entries
Alongside Barry Sheene’s previously-announced 1977 World-Championship winning Suzuki RG500 XR14, Bonhams|Cars has confirmed a standout Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, on 25–26 April 2026, bringing to market one of the most significant and wide-ranging offerings of collectors’ motorcycles seen in recent years. The sale will be led by…
