Trains of Thought
Life before Preservation - 23: Mid-Norfolk Railway Michael Harris takes a look at another of Britain’s preserved railways prior to closure by BR, and considers the history and past times of the line from Wymondham to Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk, part of which is now preserved as the Mid-Norfolk Railway.
Signalboxes of the Southern Railway - Part Two: The ‘Glasshouse’ G. A. Pryerot the Signalling Record Society continues his studies of Southern Signalboxes.
The Ivatt Moguls — The LMS Class ‘4MT’ and ‘2MT’ 2-6-0s - The Doodlebugs’ and Go Anywhere’ Engines W. A. T. Aves surveys a pair of engine classes which were popular with enthusiasts throughout Britain, and provides information on various modifications to these engines and their duties.
Sidings in the Sand - The Aberdovey Harbour Branch - Andrew Wilson describes the rise and fall of Aberdovey Harbour, on the Cambrian Coast in Wales, which was involved for many years in the transportation of slate, livestock, timber, cement and various other merchandise, in addition to the ferrying of passengers.
The Story of Inverurie Locomotive Works - Keith Jones of the Great North of Scotland Railway Association relates the history of Inverurie and its Locomotive Works until its demise in December 1969.
Tail Lamp — Readers’ Letters
Cover: The two classes of LMS Ivatt Moguls are featured in this month’s issue of the magazine, and many could be found working the picturesque branch lines in Britain. Here, half-a-mile north of Dursley on that Gloucestershire branch, we see Ivatt Class ‘2’ Mogul No 46527 on 7 July 1962 with the 2-coach 2.25pm Coaley Junction to Dursley train.