Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
NEWS & NOTES - Class 90 electrics recalled for brake checks; that deliberately-caused West Baling derailment; Northern Ireland's railway celebrates 150 years; 'Flying Scotsman' breaks steam distance record in Australia; a tribute to Lord Lindsay, who died after seeing his locomotive, The Great Marquess steaming in the Highlands; and plenty more.
REBUILDING No. 46229 - lan R. Smith, of the Friends of the National Railway Museum, explains why Stanier Pacific No. 46229 Duchess of Hamilton has such a huge appeal among steam followers.
'CROMPTON' QUEST - Why a group of modern traction enthusiasts is determined to save a class 33 locomotive for preservation, by D. J. Fisher.
THE 1264 STORY - Once described as a hopeless case for restoration, Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 1264 is now coming together nicely. Mike Cobley, Chairman of the Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust, tells the story.
MAILBAG - A 'mystery' locomotive is identified, and readers elaborate on the long-closed Stainmore route, among other topics.
STEAM IN DARLINGTON - Alan Goodyear takes us back to the days when Darlington, County Durham, was a much bigger railway town than today.
BUILT FOR SUCCESS - Colin J. Marsden visits the famous Falcon Works of Brush Electrical Machines Ltd., Lough-borough, to report on the rapid construction progress being made with the fabulous new class 60 Railf reight locomotives.
DUTCH '150' - Holland has been celebrating the 150th anniversary of its railways in some style. P. W. B. Semmens brings us this full report, and takes a cab ride in EM2 No. 27000 Electra.
FIFTIES FILE - Eric Sawford turns his attention to the boat trains and the huge variety of motive power that could be seen around Dover and Folkestone in the 1950s.
HOLIDAY COAST - Few stretches of main line in Britain have captured photographers' imaginations as deeply as that between Exeter and Newton Abbot. Chris Mil-ner explains why.
SCOTTISH OUTPOST - A staggering variety of items passed through, got broken or got lost at Keith Junction goods station 50 years ago. R. Smith recently found a bundle of old papers which tell a fascinating tale.
REGULAR FEATURES:
Coming Events
Why & Wherefore
Traffic & Traction
Raifare
50 and 20 Years Ago
Also Includes 24-page Supplement:- Channel Tunnel Update
REBUILDING No. 46229 - lan R. Smith, of the Friends of the National Railway Museum, explains why Stanier Pacific No. 46229 Duchess of Hamilton has such a huge appeal among steam followers.
'CROMPTON' QUEST - Why a group of modern traction enthusiasts is determined to save a class 33 locomotive for preservation, by D. J. Fisher.
THE 1264 STORY - Once described as a hopeless case for restoration, Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 1264 is now coming together nicely. Mike Cobley, Chairman of the Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust, tells the story.
MAILBAG - A 'mystery' locomotive is identified, and readers elaborate on the long-closed Stainmore route, among other topics.
STEAM IN DARLINGTON - Alan Goodyear takes us back to the days when Darlington, County Durham, was a much bigger railway town than today.
BUILT FOR SUCCESS - Colin J. Marsden visits the famous Falcon Works of Brush Electrical Machines Ltd., Lough-borough, to report on the rapid construction progress being made with the fabulous new class 60 Railf reight locomotives.
DUTCH '150' - Holland has been celebrating the 150th anniversary of its railways in some style. P. W. B. Semmens brings us this full report, and takes a cab ride in EM2 No. 27000 Electra.
FIFTIES FILE - Eric Sawford turns his attention to the boat trains and the huge variety of motive power that could be seen around Dover and Folkestone in the 1950s.
HOLIDAY COAST - Few stretches of main line in Britain have captured photographers' imaginations as deeply as that between Exeter and Newton Abbot. Chris Mil-ner explains why.
SCOTTISH OUTPOST - A staggering variety of items passed through, got broken or got lost at Keith Junction goods station 50 years ago. R. Smith recently found a bundle of old papers which tell a fascinating tale.
REGULAR FEATURES:
Coming Events
Why & Wherefore
Traffic & Traction
Raifare
50 and 20 Years Ago
Also Includes 24-page Supplement:- Channel Tunnel Update
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