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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
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New Locos for Old - Andy Flowers tells the story of the Class 57sa€ old Class 47s inexpensiveIy rebuilt to create reliable new machines.
Old Oak Centenary - One hundred years ago this March, the GWR opened Old Oak Common shed. Eddie Lyons relates its highs and lows.
Pay Trains - Robert Forsythe delves into the history of BRa€ s a€~Pay Trainsa€ , which saved many branch lines from the Beeching axe.
It Beggars Belief - With level crossing safety in the public eye at present, these pictures of how some drivers abuse them will shock you.
Tribute to the S&D - Ita€ s 40 years this March since the much- loved Somerset & Dorset line closed. John Bird pays a nostalgic tribute.
Who says Superstars arena€ t interested in trains? - Alan Hammond tells how he persuaded top celebrities to help raise the profile of his books on the Somerset & Dorset.
All change in East End - lain Scotchman explains the huge track changes in the Temple Mills area.
A Century of Automatic Train Protection - In the first of a two-part Practice & Performance, Keith Farr examine 100 years of train protection systems.
Panorama - More top quality photographs sent in by readers in our monthly showcase.
Those Daft Standards - Sure to raise temperatures, retired driver John Scarlett reveals some home truths about the locomotives designed by BR.
News:
Headline News - Ticket price fears as Savers come under threat; Tebay court case starts; Security scanner tested at Paddington; Ex-airline chief proposes Jet train; New plan to save Gatwick Express; NRM 'Big Wheel' plan approved; Enthusiasts barred from taking pictures; ECML at full capacity; Roscos told to cut charges.
Track Record:
Steam News
Steam News Portfolio
Narrow Gauge News
Traction & Stock News
Traction Portfolio
Metro News
Fight for Freight
Network News
Classic Traction News
Specials Pages
Operations News
Disposals
Stock Spot
Regulars:
Multiple Aspects
Railways In Parliament
Readers' Platform
Subscriptions Ad
Events Timetable
100 Years Ago
Classified Ads
Reader Services
Prize Crossword
Where Is It?
FRONT COVER: A new look for Class 47 - and the return of a well-loved colour scheme from the 1960s: FM Rail's No. 47712 Artemis stands proudly at King's Cross on January 12 with Hertfordshire Rail Tours' inaugural 'Blue Pullman' luxury dining train prior to departure for Peterborough and Cambridge. Inset No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland became the first Stanier Pacific to visit London Victoria when chosen to haul a surprise 70th birthday special for Sir William McAlpine on January 12 (see Headline News).
New Locos for Old - Andy Flowers tells the story of the Class 57sa€ old Class 47s inexpensiveIy rebuilt to create reliable new machines.
Old Oak Centenary - One hundred years ago this March, the GWR opened Old Oak Common shed. Eddie Lyons relates its highs and lows.
Pay Trains - Robert Forsythe delves into the history of BRa€ s a€~Pay Trainsa€ , which saved many branch lines from the Beeching axe.
It Beggars Belief - With level crossing safety in the public eye at present, these pictures of how some drivers abuse them will shock you.
Tribute to the S&D - Ita€ s 40 years this March since the much- loved Somerset & Dorset line closed. John Bird pays a nostalgic tribute.
Who says Superstars arena€ t interested in trains? - Alan Hammond tells how he persuaded top celebrities to help raise the profile of his books on the Somerset & Dorset.
All change in East End - lain Scotchman explains the huge track changes in the Temple Mills area.
A Century of Automatic Train Protection - In the first of a two-part Practice & Performance, Keith Farr examine 100 years of train protection systems.
Panorama - More top quality photographs sent in by readers in our monthly showcase.
Those Daft Standards - Sure to raise temperatures, retired driver John Scarlett reveals some home truths about the locomotives designed by BR.
News:
Headline News - Ticket price fears as Savers come under threat; Tebay court case starts; Security scanner tested at Paddington; Ex-airline chief proposes Jet train; New plan to save Gatwick Express; NRM 'Big Wheel' plan approved; Enthusiasts barred from taking pictures; ECML at full capacity; Roscos told to cut charges.
Track Record:
Steam News
Steam News Portfolio
Narrow Gauge News
Traction & Stock News
Traction Portfolio
Metro News
Fight for Freight
Network News
Classic Traction News
Specials Pages
Operations News
Disposals
Stock Spot
Regulars:
Multiple Aspects
Railways In Parliament
Readers' Platform
Subscriptions Ad
Events Timetable
100 Years Ago
Classified Ads
Reader Services
Prize Crossword
Where Is It?
FRONT COVER: A new look for Class 47 - and the return of a well-loved colour scheme from the 1960s: FM Rail's No. 47712 Artemis stands proudly at King's Cross on January 12 with Hertfordshire Rail Tours' inaugural 'Blue Pullman' luxury dining train prior to departure for Peterborough and Cambridge. Inset No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland became the first Stanier Pacific to visit London Victoria when chosen to haul a surprise 70th birthday special for Sir William McAlpine on January 12 (see Headline News).
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