Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
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South Wales Freight a€ Then & Now - Paul Shannon charts the decline of the South Wales coalfields from before the dark days of the 1984/5 miners strike to the present day.
News Focus: Oldham Loop - After more than 140 years of faithful service, the Oldham Loop line has closed for conversion to a tram line. Chris Mimer looks at its last days.
Stephenson Society Centenary - Mike Fell and R.A.S. Hennessy look at Britaina€ s oldest railfan organisation, the Stephenson Locomotive Society, which celebrates its centenary in December.
Mighty Mountains - in this montha€ s Practice & Performance, Keith Farr recalls the French 241P class a€~Mountainsa€ , which left him with a lasting impression of size and power.
Best of Both Worlds - Chris Milrier visits the Ecciesbourne Valley Railway, which leases its track for testing and invests the money for passenger services.
The Last Great Steam Show - Editor Nick Pigott treks to one of the furthest- flung places on the planet to witness the final fling of real working steam.
News:
Headline News - New head of the NRM named; Advenza Freight goes bust; Virgin records best-ever figures; Chiltern anger over Arriva's London plans; Tornado wins top award and debuts on Settle & Carlisle and SVR; 21m relaying project shuts Skegness line for a month; ATOC pushes for more
Track Record:
Steam & Heritage - West Somerset gala kicks off GWR175; 350 SVR movements in three days; WD stars at GCR gala; 'Schools' back on main line; 'Flying Pig' derailed.
Railtours - Charters for GW anniversary; Specials diverted.
Network - Focus on Paddington span four; 20-year plan for North.
Traction & Stock - Class 20s move Tube stock; New livery for c2c unveiled; RHTT season underway. More 60s in use.
Narrow Gauge - Max steams at Moseley; Steam at Hayling.
Classic Traction - Greaf Gable is 50; Bodmin 'Crompton' returns.
Metro, and Freight - Start on new Metrolink lines; More mail trains for GBRf.
World News - 121 injured in German steam crash; 'Cisalpino' ends.
Operations - Our monthly round-up of news from the train operating companies.
Disposals and Stock Spot - Repainted, named, sold or scrapped? Full details here-
Regulars:
Multiple Aspects - Controversial columnist Lord Berkeley shares his opinions on the state of Britain's railways.
Readers' Platform - A lively selection of letters, including lineside trespass and how even the public have become snoopers.
Santa in Steam - All the details you need on where to go for steam and classic traction 'Santa Specials' this winter.
Location, Location - Our lineside guide on how to get to the best places for railway photography.
Subscription Offer - More and more readers are subscribing. Why not join them and never worry about The RM being sold out.
Christmas Reviews - Book-buying ideas for the festive season.
Photo of the Month - Buy a copy of a classic photo from our archive.
Meetings - A summary of club meetings and film shows of interest to railway enthusiasts.
100 Years Ago - A look back to what The RM was reporting 20, 50 and 100 years ago.
Prize Crossword - Your chance to win Ã
South Wales Freight a€ Then & Now - Paul Shannon charts the decline of the South Wales coalfields from before the dark days of the 1984/5 miners strike to the present day.
News Focus: Oldham Loop - After more than 140 years of faithful service, the Oldham Loop line has closed for conversion to a tram line. Chris Mimer looks at its last days.
Stephenson Society Centenary - Mike Fell and R.A.S. Hennessy look at Britaina€ s oldest railfan organisation, the Stephenson Locomotive Society, which celebrates its centenary in December.
Mighty Mountains - in this montha€ s Practice & Performance, Keith Farr recalls the French 241P class a€~Mountainsa€ , which left him with a lasting impression of size and power.
Best of Both Worlds - Chris Milrier visits the Ecciesbourne Valley Railway, which leases its track for testing and invests the money for passenger services.
The Last Great Steam Show - Editor Nick Pigott treks to one of the furthest- flung places on the planet to witness the final fling of real working steam.
News:
Headline News - New head of the NRM named; Advenza Freight goes bust; Virgin records best-ever figures; Chiltern anger over Arriva's London plans; Tornado wins top award and debuts on Settle & Carlisle and SVR; 21m relaying project shuts Skegness line for a month; ATOC pushes for more
Track Record:
Steam & Heritage - West Somerset gala kicks off GWR175; 350 SVR movements in three days; WD stars at GCR gala; 'Schools' back on main line; 'Flying Pig' derailed.
Railtours - Charters for GW anniversary; Specials diverted.
Network - Focus on Paddington span four; 20-year plan for North.
Traction & Stock - Class 20s move Tube stock; New livery for c2c unveiled; RHTT season underway. More 60s in use.
Narrow Gauge - Max steams at Moseley; Steam at Hayling.
Classic Traction - Greaf Gable is 50; Bodmin 'Crompton' returns.
Metro, and Freight - Start on new Metrolink lines; More mail trains for GBRf.
World News - 121 injured in German steam crash; 'Cisalpino' ends.
Operations - Our monthly round-up of news from the train operating companies.
Disposals and Stock Spot - Repainted, named, sold or scrapped? Full details here-
Regulars:
Multiple Aspects - Controversial columnist Lord Berkeley shares his opinions on the state of Britain's railways.
Readers' Platform - A lively selection of letters, including lineside trespass and how even the public have become snoopers.
Santa in Steam - All the details you need on where to go for steam and classic traction 'Santa Specials' this winter.
Location, Location - Our lineside guide on how to get to the best places for railway photography.
Subscription Offer - More and more readers are subscribing. Why not join them and never worry about The RM being sold out.
Christmas Reviews - Book-buying ideas for the festive season.
Photo of the Month - Buy a copy of a classic photo from our archive.
Meetings - A summary of club meetings and film shows of interest to railway enthusiasts.
100 Years Ago - A look back to what The RM was reporting 20, 50 and 100 years ago.
Prize Crossword - Your chance to win Ã
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