Editor's Intro
Welcome... February 2012
10 January 2012
At some point all editors get round to mentioning in their column the strange time-warped world of publishing deadlines, which for me now means I’m thinking about Christmas while putting the finishing touches to the February 2012 issue.
Welcome... January 2012
13 December 2011.
The first thing on the ‘to do’ list this month is to thank all those who have been involved with the ninth Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show held in November, for which we include an extensive report this issue.
Welcome... December 2011
8 November 2011.
The tractor on this month’s cover belongs to Steve Kitchen and is a 1963 Power Major with Roadless conversion. As can be seen it is very much a working tractor and is still used on the farm for odd bits and pieces of work.
Welcome... November 2011
11 October 2011.
Following on from last month’s cover story about the Massey Ferguson 135 which has just been restored at Riseholme College, Lincoln, we can now bring you details of the latest project for this year’s students.
Welcome... October 2011
13 September 2011.
Throughout the year there are many ‘must see’ events on the tractor calendar, none more so than the British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival.
Welcome... September 2011
9 August 2011.
The above picture is one of the more evocative images to pass across my desk this month.
Welcome... August 2011
12 July 2011.
Continuing the theme of ‘you never know what you might stumble across when you go to a local show’ as mentioned a few months ago in this column; note the image above.
Welcome... July 2011
14 June 2011.
It is unusual for a magazine like ours to coin the phrase ‘hold the press’ – a common term often heard in the newspaper industry where I cut my editorial teeth. But that is exactly what happened in our June issue to make sure we brought you the full report on the National Vintage Tractor Road Run as soon as it happened.
Welcome... June 2011
10 May 2011.
As a fan of engineering and the way in which it can be adapted to fulfil a need, the history of agricultural engineering is a prime example, I’m always looking out for something different at shows. The 1951 Sun Mechanical Cart pictured here is a case in point, spotted at a show last year.
Welcome... May 2011
12 April 2011.
This month’s welcome picture was taken at the start of the National Tractor Road Run on the airfield at Tibenham, Norfolk last year.
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