Comment - Andrew Roden assesses the 'missing link' locomotives being recreated anew.
Call attention - The language of trainspotting is explored in this month's CA.
The caledonian - Mark Reynolds recalls the history of this famous but short-lived WCML express.
The SR 'atlantic' STORY - The history of Britain's last 'Atlantic' 4-4-2s is revealed by Jeremy Clarke.
Platform - Readers' views and recollections - plus the chance to win books in our prize Crossword.
Railways IN THE cotswolds - The appeal of the railways of the Cotswolds and Malverns is remembered by Steve Roberts.
Great shot! - 'J27' No. 65821 on coal empties at West Sleekburn is this month's centre spread, from Peter J. Robinson.
From COAL DUST TO COMPUTERS - In the first part of a major new series, Ralph Roberts describes his early career at Woodford Halse MPD.
Ian allan RAILTOUR TO THE south east - Ian Richardson revisits an Ian Allan railtour to Eastleigh and Ashford in 1961.
BR's '3MT 2-6-2Ts - Steam World presents a photographic tribute to BR's versatile '3MTs'.
A BOILERSMTTH'S APPRENTICESHIP - Norman Payne explains how he became a boilersmith, maintaining engines on the Southern Region.
Remembering THE 'Patriots' - The unrebuilt 'Patriot' 4-6-Os are recalled in this two-page photographic feature.
Rules OF THE GWR - Linda Lawrie looks at the rules as they applied to track gangers.
Reviews - Steam World reviews the latest books, DVDs and other releases.

Cover: In August 1958, 'Patriot' No. 45518 Bradshaw passes Castlethorpe troughs.