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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Features:
Slamming the Door on Railway History - With the imminent withdrawal of the Mkl slam-door EMUs, Southern Electric Group chairman Peter Staveley charts the history of what have been some of Britaina€ s most reliable trains ever.
Twilight of Steam - The future of steam on Chinaa€ s Ji-Tong line still hangs precariously in the balance, as Chris Mimer discovers during a Railway Magazine readersa€ trip to the last outpost of real steam.
Tribute to John Slater - Forty years in railway journalism, 38 years on The Railway Magazine (19 as Editor) . . . and a whopping 53 years as a Talyllyn Railway volunteer! Nick Pigott and Richard Hope pay tribute to colleague and friend John Slater, who passed away on July 19.
The Short Way West - In this montha€ s Practice & Performance, John Heaton tells the story of the GWRa€ s Berks & Hants route and recalls a series of journeys over it.
Oh Mister Porter - Kirk Martin fondly remembers life as a junior porter at Matlock station during the 1960s.
Panorama - Our monthly showcase for scenic, dramatic or a€~artya€ photographs is sponsored by Fuji Sensia II film.
News:
Headline News - Labour scraps its own Strategic Rail Authority; All Network Rail maintenance now in-house; Green light for Crossrail; Last steam from Euston?; Focus on rail crime; EWS springs passenger franchise surprise; Eurostars and Pendolino set new records; Weardale Railway opens . . . and, last but not least, it is with great sadness that we record the death of editorial consultant John Slater.
Track Record - THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE'S MONTHLY NEWS DIGEST:
Traction & Stock News - New look for SWT Class 455s; Network Rail contract for heritage group; French Class 56 update; 'One' livery for Cotswold Class 47; Deltic group wins Network Rail Class 86 contract.
Traction & Stock Portfolio
Network News
Steam News
Narrow Gauge News
Classic Traction News
Diesel Gala Portfolio
'Special' Pages
'Specials' Portfolio
Metro News
Fight for Freight
Operations News
Traction Update
Regulars:
Railways in Parliament
Subscriptions Ad
Book & Video Reviews
Readers' Platform
Coming Events
100 Years Ago
Answers
Classified Ads
Prize Crossword
Where Is It?
Reader Services
FRONT COVER: Now resident at Bressingham, the NRM's V2 2-6-2 No. 60800 Green Arrow is seen southbound on the Great Central Railway with a rake of box vans on May 30, 2000. INSET (left): In this issue, we say a fond farewell to John Slater, affectionately known as 'Mr Railway Magazine', who has passed away aged 76. INSET (right): Another new Class 47 livery has been unveiled, this time by the 'One' TOC - see Traction & Stock News.
Slamming the Door on Railway History - With the imminent withdrawal of the Mkl slam-door EMUs, Southern Electric Group chairman Peter Staveley charts the history of what have been some of Britaina€ s most reliable trains ever.
Twilight of Steam - The future of steam on Chinaa€ s Ji-Tong line still hangs precariously in the balance, as Chris Mimer discovers during a Railway Magazine readersa€ trip to the last outpost of real steam.
Tribute to John Slater - Forty years in railway journalism, 38 years on The Railway Magazine (19 as Editor) . . . and a whopping 53 years as a Talyllyn Railway volunteer! Nick Pigott and Richard Hope pay tribute to colleague and friend John Slater, who passed away on July 19.
The Short Way West - In this montha€ s Practice & Performance, John Heaton tells the story of the GWRa€ s Berks & Hants route and recalls a series of journeys over it.
Oh Mister Porter - Kirk Martin fondly remembers life as a junior porter at Matlock station during the 1960s.
Panorama - Our monthly showcase for scenic, dramatic or a€~artya€ photographs is sponsored by Fuji Sensia II film.
News:
Headline News - Labour scraps its own Strategic Rail Authority; All Network Rail maintenance now in-house; Green light for Crossrail; Last steam from Euston?; Focus on rail crime; EWS springs passenger franchise surprise; Eurostars and Pendolino set new records; Weardale Railway opens . . . and, last but not least, it is with great sadness that we record the death of editorial consultant John Slater.
Track Record - THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE'S MONTHLY NEWS DIGEST:
Traction & Stock News - New look for SWT Class 455s; Network Rail contract for heritage group; French Class 56 update; 'One' livery for Cotswold Class 47; Deltic group wins Network Rail Class 86 contract.
Traction & Stock Portfolio
Network News
Steam News
Narrow Gauge News
Classic Traction News
Diesel Gala Portfolio
'Special' Pages
'Specials' Portfolio
Metro News
Fight for Freight
Operations News
Traction Update
Regulars:
Railways in Parliament
Subscriptions Ad
Book & Video Reviews
Readers' Platform
Coming Events
100 Years Ago
Answers
Classified Ads
Prize Crossword
Where Is It?
Reader Services
FRONT COVER: Now resident at Bressingham, the NRM's V2 2-6-2 No. 60800 Green Arrow is seen southbound on the Great Central Railway with a rake of box vans on May 30, 2000. INSET (left): In this issue, we say a fond farewell to John Slater, affectionately known as 'Mr Railway Magazine', who has passed away aged 76. INSET (right): Another new Class 47 livery has been unveiled, this time by the 'One' TOC - see Traction & Stock News.
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