rains of Thought Longsight Steam Shed and Station (for Belle Vue, Manchester) - Eddie Johnson, in his third detailed and informative article covering the Manchester area for STEAM DAYS magazine, this time takes a look at the interesting history surrounding Longsight shed and station, and the variety of motive power to be seen there from the early days of steam until 1965, when the final steam locomotive left the shed. Past Masters a€ P. A. Fry in Somerset and Wiltshire - Compiled by Laurence Waters - Another thematic photo-feature depicting the work of railway photographers who are sadly no longer with us. The 'West Coast Postal' - With the Post Office ending the use of special night trains to transport mail in September 2003, David Anderson takes a look at the history of the 'West Coast Postal' train which ran between Scotland and London and which was invariably hauled between Aberdeen and Carstairs by LNER motive power, with an LMS locomotive working the train between Carstairs and London. The American 'Switchers' a€" The USA 0-6-0Ts - Andrew Wilson provides a potted history of the unique little USA 0-6-0Ts that for many years were associated with Southampton Docks, but which could also be found working at Guildford, Ashford, Meldon Quarry, and Lancing Carriage Works. He also describes their earlier years where, in addition to their war service, they could be found at work at more unexpected locations in the United Kingdom. Memories of Leeds in the 1960s a€" The BR(ER) Motive Power Scene - John Whiteley, with the help of photographs taken by him in and around Leeds in the 1960s, recalls the former LNER locomotives that could still be witnessed and enjoyed at this West Yorkshire location at that time. Tail Lamp a€" Readers' Letters Cover: This month in STEAM DAYS John Whiteley recalls the sights and sounds of Eastern Region motive power in and around Leeds in the 1960s at a time when there was a plethora of Pacific locomotives in action in the city. Entering Leeds City station with a Newcastle to Liverpool train, circa 1960, we see here 'A3' Pacific No 60081 Shotover, allocated to Leeds (Neville Hill) shed at the time and named after the 1882 Derby and 2,000 Guineas winner, owned by the Duke of Westminster. The engine was fitted with a double chimney in October 1958, and was withdrawn in October 1962.