Comment - Should the railway's old approach to promotion be adopted today?
Call Attention - Andrew Roden presents this month's selection of railway 'bits and pieces'.
THE FIRING DIARIES OF Sid Francis - Peter Wright uncovers the fascinating diaries of March fireman Sid Francis.
Scottish Rail Rover Part 2 - Stuart Armit and Sandy Smeaton continue their travels around Scotland in Inly and August 1966.
Platform - Readers' views and opinions, plus the chance to win in our prize crossword.
The Great Central IN COLOUR - Paul Cooper presents a selection of colour views of the southern part of the Great Central Main Line in colour.
The long day - Some shifts on the railway could be longer than expected, as Brian Topping vividly recalls.
Great Shot! - 'A1X' No. 32655 crossing the Langstone Channel is this month's centre spread, taken by Brian Morrison.
The Nottingham Victoria story - Bruce Laws concludes his history of this famous station, looking al the years from nationalisation Io closure.
Cheddar Valley STEAM - A barely remembered byway was visited by John Dagley-Morris, who shares his memories of the Cheddar Valley line.
Last '9F on the S&D - C. Fox looks at '9F' operation on the Somerset & Dorset and the last ever working of one on the route.
Southern Region STATION VARIETY - Steam World presents a selection of colour photos showing the variety of stations on the Southern Region.
Railways on the Isle of Sheppey - Steve Roberts uncovers the fascinating history of the railways on this often-overlooked island.
60 YEARS AGO this Month...Peter Fitton delves into his archives to reveal some ol the sights of September 1959.
Reviews - The latest books and DVDs are put under the microscope by the SW team.
Cover - Riddles '9F' 2-1 till No. 92245 climbs past Oldfield Park on a Bournemouth Irain on June 5 1962.
Contents Page Image - Above: The locomotives March fireman Sid Francis worked on are revealed in Peter Wright's analysis on pp8-15. On April 10 1960, 'O1' 2-8-0 No. 63890 rests between duties at March MPD.
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