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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
news - As 1998 draws to a close, the current traction scene remains as buoyant as ever. Paul Furtek rounds up the latest 'gen'. taking STOCK - Recent stock changes plus two photos of ECML shunters in the news. south wales FREIGHT UPDATE - Adrian Kenny reports on revived freight flows at Barry and Rhymney. preserved traction - Our monthly report from the preservation scene once again reflects the progress being made to ensure our railway heritage is not forgotten. the railtour files - Seasonal fare for December plus more magic loco-hauled mileage! speedlink IN THE black country remembered part 2 - Continuing on from last month's article, David J Hayes concludes his look at Speedlink traffic in the West Midlands by discussing wagonload traffic after the demise of the famous freight network. locomotive PERFORMANCE - class 40S - Andy Flowers considers the work and performance of the ever popular English Electric Type 4 'Whistlers'. showcase - You wanted more photos - you've got them! Nine pages encompassing a whole host of classic motive power from the 1960s to the '90s. classic CLASSES - The Co-Bo's. John Hypher tells the tale of the distinctive Metropolitan- Vickers Type 2s. Happy anniversary D5705, introduced in December 1958. off THE BEATEN TRACK - Two very elusive ex-BR locos are tracked down by some intrigued readers. preservation casebook - 50 017 Royal Oak - The return of 'The Galloping Horse'. Having recently returned to service in Railfreight livery as 50 117, Mike Matthews recalls Royal Oak's life in preservation. 'crompton' BLUES - The mid-SOs Class 33 style as Andrew Wiltshire presents a selection of his slides of the Type 3s at work in BR blue livery. TPO - A selection of recent letters to our office plus more of your photos. top & TAIL 31S ON THE bedford TO bletchley LINE - Fragonset's Type 2s come to the rescue of Silverlink Trains' cross- country passenger service. Andy Flowers reports on this remarkable phenomenon. modelling - Two pages featuring great new loco models now available plus news of our own Limited Edition Lima 20 227 Traction. high speed trouble - Harry Friend takes to the footplate for the inaugural Middlesbrough-King's Cross HST. The short-lived direct Teesside service was introduced in 1981. solid GOLD - Two pictures lit by golden sunlight specially held over for our 50th issue. laira APPRENTICE - lan Harris' fascinating insight into the working life of apprentices starting out at Laira and Swindon in 1980. north wales NOSTALGIA - Carry Stroud looks back at some of the featured locos to be found on the North Wales Coast route in the Sate 1970s and early 1980s .
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