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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Features:
Eastern Promise fulfilled - Dan Harvey and Ian Cox report on Londona€ s newest railway - the East London Line - opened early and on budget.
Middleton: The First of Many - Britaina€ s first preserved standard gauge line is celebrating its 50th birthday. Cliff Thomas visits the Middleton Railway in Leeds,
On the Night Shift - Northampton depot to see how the London Midland Class 350 EMUs are maintained.
Cross Country Runners - Chris Milner spends the night at Siemens HST5 still play a key role in Britaina€ s cross country network, as John Heaton discovers for Practice & Performance with a Derby-Plymouth cab ride,
Stirling Tender Back to Life - Malcolm Crawley reports on the project to restore a rare and badly-neglected Stirling tender, dating from 1893, to its former glory.
Rail Tourersa€ Guide 2010 - Our biannual guide is packed with ideas for exciting rail-based holidays - either abroad or just for a day trip in the UK.
Track Record:
Steam & Heritage - Future decided for 'Barry Ten'; Staff cuts at Butterley; Stepney in black for Bluebell's 50th.
Railtours - Wolverton specials break new ground; Cambrian details.
Network - Council abandons Weymouth tramway plans; Blackfriars rebuild uses barges; NR slams crossing dodger's fine.
Traction & Stock - 'Pendolino' pan changes; Edge Hill formally opened; Re-gen braking for 458s; Flood specials cease.
Narrow Gauge - Curiosities at Ffestiniog; Lyd steams; Manx 'rush hour' event; NRM twins with Sierra Leone museum.
Miniature News
Classic Traction - Heritage line visits for 'Hastings' DEMU; Class 58 rescue appeal stepped up; Electric museum launched.
Fight for Freight
Metro News
Operations - Our monthly round-up of news from the industry.
Disposals and Stock Spot - Repainted, named, sold or scrapped? Full details here.
Regulars:
Subscription Offer - Record number of readers are subscribing to The RM. so why not take advantage of our special offer?
Readers' Platform - 'Hare-brained' guided bus schemes, lineside fences and HSTs in black & yellow livery are among the topics this month in the liveliest letters pages around.
Heritage Events Diary - All the details you need on where to go for steam and classic traction action this spring.
100 Years Ago - A look back at what Britain's senior rail title was reporting 20.50 and 100 years ago.
Location, Location, Location - We show you where to go to get the classic shots. This month we turn the spotlight on Ansty, Warwickshire.
Panorama - Our showcase of the very best in rail photography.
Meetings - A summary of club meetings and film shows of interest to railway enthusiasts.
Prize Crossword - Tax your grey matter with our popular puzzle.
Front Cover - MAIN IMAGE: London Orbital here we come! East London Line Class 378 No. 378135 arrives at Hoxton on May 4 during the lead-up to the launch of full services on May 23. (see feature on p14).
Eastern Promise fulfilled - Dan Harvey and Ian Cox report on Londona€ s newest railway - the East London Line - opened early and on budget.
Middleton: The First of Many - Britaina€ s first preserved standard gauge line is celebrating its 50th birthday. Cliff Thomas visits the Middleton Railway in Leeds,
On the Night Shift - Northampton depot to see how the London Midland Class 350 EMUs are maintained.
Cross Country Runners - Chris Milner spends the night at Siemens HST5 still play a key role in Britaina€ s cross country network, as John Heaton discovers for Practice & Performance with a Derby-Plymouth cab ride,
Stirling Tender Back to Life - Malcolm Crawley reports on the project to restore a rare and badly-neglected Stirling tender, dating from 1893, to its former glory.
Rail Tourersa€ Guide 2010 - Our biannual guide is packed with ideas for exciting rail-based holidays - either abroad or just for a day trip in the UK.
Track Record:
Steam & Heritage - Future decided for 'Barry Ten'; Staff cuts at Butterley; Stepney in black for Bluebell's 50th.
Railtours - Wolverton specials break new ground; Cambrian details.
Network - Council abandons Weymouth tramway plans; Blackfriars rebuild uses barges; NR slams crossing dodger's fine.
Traction & Stock - 'Pendolino' pan changes; Edge Hill formally opened; Re-gen braking for 458s; Flood specials cease.
Narrow Gauge - Curiosities at Ffestiniog; Lyd steams; Manx 'rush hour' event; NRM twins with Sierra Leone museum.
Miniature News
Classic Traction - Heritage line visits for 'Hastings' DEMU; Class 58 rescue appeal stepped up; Electric museum launched.
Fight for Freight
Metro News
Operations - Our monthly round-up of news from the industry.
Disposals and Stock Spot - Repainted, named, sold or scrapped? Full details here.
Regulars:
Subscription Offer - Record number of readers are subscribing to The RM. so why not take advantage of our special offer?
Readers' Platform - 'Hare-brained' guided bus schemes, lineside fences and HSTs in black & yellow livery are among the topics this month in the liveliest letters pages around.
Heritage Events Diary - All the details you need on where to go for steam and classic traction action this spring.
100 Years Ago - A look back at what Britain's senior rail title was reporting 20.50 and 100 years ago.
Location, Location, Location - We show you where to go to get the classic shots. This month we turn the spotlight on Ansty, Warwickshire.
Panorama - Our showcase of the very best in rail photography.
Meetings - A summary of club meetings and film shows of interest to railway enthusiasts.
Prize Crossword - Tax your grey matter with our popular puzzle.
Front Cover - MAIN IMAGE: London Orbital here we come! East London Line Class 378 No. 378135 arrives at Hoxton on May 4 during the lead-up to the launch of full services on May 23. (see feature on p14).
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