CHARTER FREIGHTS - How they're done - Regular linesider Doug Birmingham explains nov* the phenomenon of the privately chartered photographers' freight has 'developed since the irst event in 1989 -and how to go about organising such a day for yourself.
TO STEAM AGAIN Sponsored by Pete Waterman! - One of our big news stories this month is that LNWR Class G2 0-8-0 No. 9395, for many years the 'Cinderella' of the National Collection, is to to be restored to working order; paid for by songwriter and pop music producer Pete Waterman. Full details o~ page 8! Also this month, we report on the East Lancashire Railway/Steam Railway Festival due to take place in August and reveal the uncertain future of the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway which is suffering from major civil engineering problems.
GALLERY - The very best contemporary steam photography, in both ack and white - including special coverage of recent 'S&C' local train duties.
CAMBRIAN STEAM REPRIEVED - BUT...Main line steam expert David Wilcock considers matters of current concern, including a reprieve for steam running over Cambrian metals - but only as far as Machynlleth - and the mouthwatering proposal to run main line steam over Shap Fell during 1993!
HALF-A-MINUTE AT STOKE - COLIN T. GIFFORD recalls a frantic half-minute at the lineside in 1964 when with nimble footwork and a rapid winding action he shot action scenes of everyday BR steam in just 30 SECONDS!
REVIEWS - Our informed reviewers give their critical appraisals of recent books and video tapes -good, bad or indifferent? Find out here - and don't miss our 'Pick of the month' selections for assured enjoyment and value! This month's highlights cover Manx steam, Irish & Welsh railways - and No. 46203 Princess Margaret Rose.
WORLDWIDE REPORT - David Thornhill reveals that in the coming summer; 5ft 6in gauge British 4-6-0s from no fewer than FIVE builders will be in steam and at work in Sri Lanka, where 2ft 6in gauge tanks may also be seen.
WORLDWIDE EXTRA: Plandampf postscript - John Tickner looks at the February Plandampf main line steam workings in east Germany.
MODERN HISTORY - A glance back in time nearly 20 years on the GCR, in the Stour Valley and at Tyseley.
NEW FEATURE - THE MONTHLY STEAM GUIDE! - Where to go for Steam has given way to this new, redesigned guide - also compiled by Lynne Best - listing coming steam events, either on rails, at talks or in film and slide shows during the coming month. Plan your steam trips with confidence with Steam Railway!
THE GLORIOUS YEARS - A top-notch selection of black and white steam photography from the pre-1968 BR era, from the camera of Ron Robinson. Part One.
MAILBAG - A selection of readers comments, criticism and suggestions from the editor's mail tray. Find out what readers think about high speed 'Streaks', the future of the BR network and engine re-naming.
THE SECOND COMING - Andrew Bell delves into his archive to bring a selection of his very best transparencies depicting post-1968 preservation era steam photography.
THE KODAK/STEAM RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - Don't forget your entry to this prestigious competition, with five challenging classes and superb high-value prizes!
MIXED TRAFFIC - The editor is giving away FREE colour print film, revealing a one-dog-power 'A2' - and just what was SVR Driver Tony Bending thinking in this month's caption competition picture?

Front Cover: Nos. 34027 257 Squadron and 34105 Swanage storm upgrade near Herston, Swanage Railway, on March 19 1993. DAVID C. RODGERS.