Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Southern branches, 1961: A further selection of photographs from Gerald T. Robinson, depicting SR branches to Tunbridge Wells, Hawkhurst and Callington. COLOUR FEATURE
Last rites in the Vale of Neath: Gerald T. Robinson recalls the railway from Pontypool Road to Neath, which featured the magnificent steel viaduct at Crumlin.
Business & Pleasure: Bill Potter looks at WR 0-6-OPT No. 9681 during its BR career and on the Dean Forest Railway, where it is now preserved. COLOUR FEATURE
Platform: More debate, queries and reminiscence from the editor's postbag.
Book Review: As Christmas appears over the horizon, Steam World examines some of the latest books from the railway publishers
Special note: Owing to pressure on space, the Hulton Picture Company 'This was the News' feature has been held over until next month.
Beeching - romance versus reality: Part II: The impact on freight: - Freight specialist Michael Rhodes assesses the Beeching report's freight proposals - and finds a very positive attitude. WITH COLOUR
'Yorkshire Pullman': The distinctive umber and cream Pullman train provided prestigious and high-quality services between principal British cities. Alan Johnson MSc recalls his experiences of Pullmans to Yorkshire since the early 1950s. WITH COLOUR
'Compounds' at Derby: Vintage 1950s photographs from R.C. Riley's collection, showing the classic Midland 'Compound' 4-4-Os in their home city. WITH COLOUR
Just what is Rail Archive Stephenson? Photographs by T.G. Hepburn, F.R. Hebron, David Hepburne-Scott and WJ. V Anderson are all published nowadays courtesy of Rail Archive Stephenson. Nigel Harris talks to Brian Stephenson about his unique archive.
A fistful of permits.... ..and a few dotted lines: In the 1960s, the Scottish Region was relatively liberal with its provision of permits for engine shed visits. A recent visit to old haunts north of the Forth prompted lan Krause to start printing negatives which had lain dormant for 20 years, recalling forays around Alloa in the last years of steam. ....WITH COLOUR
Front cover: In beautiful ex-works condition, 'V2' 2-6-2 No. 60867 races south at Retford crossing with an up express on a lovely sunny day in August 1958. Keith R. Pirt/KR Photographies.
Last rites in the Vale of Neath: Gerald T. Robinson recalls the railway from Pontypool Road to Neath, which featured the magnificent steel viaduct at Crumlin.
Business & Pleasure: Bill Potter looks at WR 0-6-OPT No. 9681 during its BR career and on the Dean Forest Railway, where it is now preserved. COLOUR FEATURE
Platform: More debate, queries and reminiscence from the editor's postbag.
Book Review: As Christmas appears over the horizon, Steam World examines some of the latest books from the railway publishers
Special note: Owing to pressure on space, the Hulton Picture Company 'This was the News' feature has been held over until next month.
Beeching - romance versus reality: Part II: The impact on freight: - Freight specialist Michael Rhodes assesses the Beeching report's freight proposals - and finds a very positive attitude. WITH COLOUR
'Yorkshire Pullman': The distinctive umber and cream Pullman train provided prestigious and high-quality services between principal British cities. Alan Johnson MSc recalls his experiences of Pullmans to Yorkshire since the early 1950s. WITH COLOUR
'Compounds' at Derby: Vintage 1950s photographs from R.C. Riley's collection, showing the classic Midland 'Compound' 4-4-Os in their home city. WITH COLOUR
Just what is Rail Archive Stephenson? Photographs by T.G. Hepburn, F.R. Hebron, David Hepburne-Scott and WJ. V Anderson are all published nowadays courtesy of Rail Archive Stephenson. Nigel Harris talks to Brian Stephenson about his unique archive.
A fistful of permits.... ..and a few dotted lines: In the 1960s, the Scottish Region was relatively liberal with its provision of permits for engine shed visits. A recent visit to old haunts north of the Forth prompted lan Krause to start printing negatives which had lain dormant for 20 years, recalling forays around Alloa in the last years of steam. ....WITH COLOUR
Front cover: In beautiful ex-works condition, 'V2' 2-6-2 No. 60867 races south at Retford crossing with an up express on a lovely sunny day in August 1958. Keith R. Pirt/KR Photographies.
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