This section has been created as a vehicle for keeping our members informed of association news and by reporting current events etc. related to the wide spectrum of engineering. Contributions by members will always be welcome, but no politics or religion please.
The Steam Workshop visit 30th April 2026 John Aldersley has kindly produced a report on the recent visit, presented here:- Your roving reporter has a disclaimer “I haven’t a clue about steam, trains or traction engines, so please bear that in mind” What a lovely warm day for a visit, a small number of members turned out, other than Howard, … Continue reading “Report on the visit to The Steam Workshop”
Graham Sykes’s ‘Force of Nature’ becomes the 2nd Fastest Bike in the World The fastest motorcycle in the world is the Ack Attack streamliner (below) which holds an official FIM world speed record of 376.363 mph (605.697 km/h), set by Rocky Robinson. This purpose-built machine, rather than a conventional production bike, achieved this record using dual turbocharged engines to break … Continue reading “A Record for ‘Force of Nature’ – 2nd Fastest in the World…..”
Martins Golubevs now working at ‘Isembard’ Martins joined the association as a student member and joined the council along with colleagues from Kirkstall Precision Engineering. An opportunity came along and Martins moved to Isembard. Here is his report:- . “As some of you may know I have migrated to the South of England for a job opportunity and I have … Continue reading “Martins Golubevs – News of his new employment…..”
MACH 2026 The NEC 20th to 24th April The UK’s national exhibition for engineering and manufacturing. MACH 2026 brings together a diverse range of sectors that shape the future of engineering and manufacturing. Visitors can explore cutting-edge solutions for aerospace, defence and space, rail and transport, and marine engineering, alongside advancements in electronics, medical technology and automotive and autosport. The event … Continue reading “‘MACH 2026’ – The NEC Machinery Exhibition…..”
Leeds in the 1920s… Looking Back…. John Aldersley came across an interesting illustrated article from the Yorkshire Evening Post taking you onto the factory floor in the 1920s. Click to view the article:- 1920s Factory Photograph and article: © Yorkshire Evening Post. Photographs in the article are courtesy of ‘Leodis’ the online Leeds archive of photographs. Many … Continue reading “Leeds in the 1920s… Looking Back….”
Latest News about Graham Sykes’ Steam Rocket Bike… Graham’s Steam Rocket Bike ‘Force of Nature’ was featured recently in ‘Motor Cycle News’….. High Speed Steam ! Online too… Here is a Facebook clip with Graham pulling 192.94 m.p.h in 5.503 seconds over the standing start quarter mile….. High Speed Run (Click on the image when the Facebook … Continue reading “Another update on the Steam Rocket Bike…..”
Full Details of the 2026 Golf Tournament Attention Golfers ! Hon. Golf Secretary Steve Stacey has issued the Golf Notice for the tournament to be held on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at Leeds Golf Club (Cobble Hall)… Please contact Steve as soon as possible to book your places in the tournament. See the event page from the menu on the … Continue reading “Full Details of the 2026 Golf Tournament…..”
The Britan Lathe Our young engineer Cameron Pinder came across a photograph (the colour photograph below) of an unusual machine tool – ‘The Britan Lathe’ and sent it to John Aldersley who thought it would be of interest to members. John said he had never seen one before. Well, I can tell you that I used to operate one during … Continue reading “The Britan Lathe………”
Andrew Kibler kindly forwarded another link of Graham Sykes’s Rocket Bike performing a run at Santa Pod Raceway in Bedfordshire. Hold onto your seats as you watch Graham blast up the drag racing strip…. The ‘Festival of Power‘ will be held at Santa Pod on 3rd – 5th April 2026 and Graham will be demonstrating his ‘Force of Nature‘ … Continue reading “Rocket Bike – A Fast Run at Santa Pod Raceway”
