Cover stories:
Loco-haulage: Winter '98/99 - Winter timetable analysed for haulage fans
Wigan disposal point for locos - Brings Branch to become loco disposal facility
Alycidon returns six years late! - ^S Deltic' back in action after epic overhaul
Great reader offers - 2 scount video and model competition

Regulars:
Picture Desk - Topical images including D9000's Norwich run
Freight Update - News of recent freight developments
Privates Progress - Passenger numbers and investment up
Channel Tunnel Rail Link - Railtrack seeks approval from its shareholders
Preservation - First diesel locos for Barrow Hill roundhouse
Railtour Bazaar - Full excursion listing. Choose a great trip out!

Nostalgia:
The Rattle & Roll Years - Now for something completely different...
Traction Odyssey - English Electric's Bo-Bos for New Zealand

Traction & Rolling Stock:
Powerscene - Notable loco workings plus top photography
Shedtalk - Withdrawals, re-allocations and pool changes
Classified Information - Major repairs in Works and depots
The Name Game - Name changes at Toton, plus those removed
The Grim Reaper - Stored locos and those facing the torch...
Shunter Spot - An overview of the Class 08 fleet
Unitary Authority - Multiple unit news and departmental 'bubbles'
Saloon Talk - News from the world of coaching stock
World of Wagons - New JGA hoppers from NACCO illustrated
Irish Angle - What's happening on NIR and IR

Pictorial:
Hunslet-Barclay Class 20/9s - A last look at the Type Is on weedkiller duties

Models:
Newsdesk - Class 56s arrive plus more limited editions
A nice bit of Skirt! - Adding bufferbeam skirts to the Lima Class 37

Classifieds:
Classified advertisements - Turn to this page for a bargain!

On The Cover - Green-liveried Class 37/4 No. 37403 Ben Cruachan continues to see passenger work enjoying stints on the Bristol-Weymouth and Cardiff Valley services in recent times. This view shows the former West Highland Line machine at Trant powering the 09.00 Bristol-Weymouth on Sunday August 16th.