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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
NEWS The Government comes under attack over HS2; fares set to rise by 4.1%; Wolverton and Springburn Works saved; Chinnor event to get Class 20s and 08s; crowds flock to Grantham a€~Story of Speeda€ ; Crossrail tunnelliing machines named. 16 Biomass hits the big time Gareth Bayer provides an update on this fast moving business following the launch by Drax last month of the first of a new dedicated wagon fleet. 18 Project Miller Paul Bickerdyke reports from Neville Hill depot in Leeds, where volunteers have been restoring pioneer power car No. 41001 to Valenta-powered glory. 24 Portishead return Favourable noises from local government and Network Rail mean that trains could once again run to Portishead, as Robin Whitlock explains. 27 Batteries included A rare glimpse of the Tyne & Wear Metroa€ s electric locos in action. 28 Express Mailbag Views, comments and observations from our readers. 29 Reviews A selection of new books for the modern traction enthusiast. 30 Time Traveller Stepping back in time to see what was happening on Britaina€ s railways 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago this month. 31 Railtours Charity Railtoursa€ trip to East Anglia; and your guide to forthcoming tours. 36 Preservation Mangapps gains a third main line diesel, and a Class 31 visits Spa Valley. 39 LU World London Underground ticket offices under trheat of closure; preserved a€~Qa€ Stock set to become part of the working heritage fleet. 40 Power by the Hour The start of our comprehensive coverage of this montha€ s traction news. 42 Powerscene Ten pages of class-by-class news, allocation changes, namings and new liveries a€ plus the best in modern railway photography. 52 Shunter Spot News and location updates on these railway workhorses. 53 Unitary Authority A first look at Eversholt Raila€ s Class 321 demonstrator unit. 55 Coach Compartment Whatever happened to blue/grey charter set BN94? 56 Wagons Roll The Great Western electrification train begins to take shape. 57 Irish Angle New services are proposed for the cross-city line in Dublin.
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