Comment - Andrew Roden asks what some of lhe greatest years of steam were.
Call Attention - Retirement gifts, good and bad pub signs, and the LNER's demands for punctuality feature in this month's CA.
Chasing steam in 1960 - John B. Hall looks back at his adventures in search of steam at the start of the 1960s
Memories of SCARBOROUGH STEAM - A job for life beckoned for Raymond Flint, who recalls lhe early days of his career on the LNER.
Platform - Readers' views and opinions -plus the chance to win in our prize crossword.
The David Ward STORY - Retired career railwayman David Ward talks to Tony Streeter about riding 'Brits' from Liverpool Street and meeting Dr Beeching.
Great Shot! - A 'Duchess' on a Carlisle-Crewe train at Preston in the early 1960s is this month's centre spread, courtesy of Ken Roberts.
1964 - THE LAST GOOD YEAR? - For Arthur Haymes, 1964 was his last really good year of photography. Fie explains why and shows some of his best photographs of lhe period.
Atmospheric Didcot! - The chilly atmosphere at Didcot in winter 1961 is showcased by David Anderson.
A 'Spam Can' up the Mid-Sussex - Roger Temple revisits a memorable ride in lhe cab of unrebuilt 'West Country' No. 34006 Hude.
David Idle's Western Region - Renowned photographer David Idle presents some of his favourite colour shots of the Western Region in the 1960s.
The 'North Downs Line' in 1962/3 Railway operations in the bitter winter of 1962 on the 'North Downs Line' are recalled by John Dagley-Morris.
The GWR's'54XX' O-6-OPTs - The development and operation of the Great Western's sprightly auto-fitted '54XX' pannier tanks are revealed by Richard Derry.
Reviews - A bumper reviews selection of the latest books, DVDs, and other releases.
Cover: On September 26 1961, 'Al' 4-6-2 No. 60147 North Eastern awaits departure from York.
Contents page image: David Idle shares some of his best Western Region colour pictures on pages 48-51. On July 27 1963, 'Castle' 4-6-0 No. 5076 Gladiator departs from London Paddington wilh the 11.35am to Newbury Racecourse.
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