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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
FROM SOUTHERN TO SWANAGE RAILWAY: SPOT THE SEAM
Not only has the Swanage Railway managed to pull off an authentic recreation of the branch's proud Southern past, but has made the line the central player in the Isle of Purbeck's integrated transport policy. Robin Jones investigates this remarkable modern-day heritage transport revolution.
THE ULTIMATE GARDEN RAILWAY
What do you do next after building a 3 1/2 in and Sin gauge live steam line in your back garden? A Berkshire man had the answer. Go for standard gauge!
Al - RISING IN THE BIRTHPLACE OF RAILWAYS
Peter Kelly brings the story of the project to build a new Al Peppercorn Pacific Tornado up to date as the it moves into the phases were specialised machining is needed.
SHOWCASE
Terry Eyres' stunning panorama of No. 35005 Canadian Pacific at Conwy Castle tops the contributions from Britain's finest photographers this month.
MAIN LINE CHARTERS: THE CORNISH WAY
Hugh Madgin interviews Stephen Cornish, Railtrack's new Accounts Manager for Special Trains.
CARRIAGE & WAGON DEPT: Bluebell coaching stock: making up for lost opportunities
Chances to save classic vintage vehicles from the pre-Grouping companies went begging in the 1960s. Now the Bluebell Railway is pulling out all the stops to ensure that other 'lost' classics are saved and restored, explains Hugh Madgin.
WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS
How new Health & Safety Executive fees will hit heritage lines.
BETWEEN TODAY & YESTERDAY: Welsh Highland: What place for the spirit of '23?
Now that the Welsh Highland will be rebuilt between Dinas and Porthmadog, what scope exists for running heritage traction from the original line on a new railway where giant Manchester-built Beyer Garratts will be the order of the day?
THE CAMPING COACH CONNECTION
Following the recent success of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's reintroduction of a camping coach at Goathland, Andrew McRae looks at the history of this much-lamented form of holiday accommodation.
Not only has the Swanage Railway managed to pull off an authentic recreation of the branch's proud Southern past, but has made the line the central player in the Isle of Purbeck's integrated transport policy. Robin Jones investigates this remarkable modern-day heritage transport revolution.
THE ULTIMATE GARDEN RAILWAY
What do you do next after building a 3 1/2 in and Sin gauge live steam line in your back garden? A Berkshire man had the answer. Go for standard gauge!
Al - RISING IN THE BIRTHPLACE OF RAILWAYS
Peter Kelly brings the story of the project to build a new Al Peppercorn Pacific Tornado up to date as the it moves into the phases were specialised machining is needed.
SHOWCASE
Terry Eyres' stunning panorama of No. 35005 Canadian Pacific at Conwy Castle tops the contributions from Britain's finest photographers this month.
MAIN LINE CHARTERS: THE CORNISH WAY
Hugh Madgin interviews Stephen Cornish, Railtrack's new Accounts Manager for Special Trains.
CARRIAGE & WAGON DEPT: Bluebell coaching stock: making up for lost opportunities
Chances to save classic vintage vehicles from the pre-Grouping companies went begging in the 1960s. Now the Bluebell Railway is pulling out all the stops to ensure that other 'lost' classics are saved and restored, explains Hugh Madgin.
WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS
How new Health & Safety Executive fees will hit heritage lines.
BETWEEN TODAY & YESTERDAY: Welsh Highland: What place for the spirit of '23?
Now that the Welsh Highland will be rebuilt between Dinas and Porthmadog, what scope exists for running heritage traction from the original line on a new railway where giant Manchester-built Beyer Garratts will be the order of the day?
THE CAMPING COACH CONNECTION
Following the recent success of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's reintroduction of a camping coach at Goathland, Andrew McRae looks at the history of this much-lamented form of holiday accommodation.
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