THIS YEAR'S MODEL - We go behind the scenes at Brush Traction to trace the extra- ordinary reincarnation of the BNFL Class 20s
TRACTION HOTSPOTS - Paul Furtek brings you all the news you'll need from the main line and preservation scene ... plus the month's loco stock changes
TRACTION ACTION - Forthcoming railtours and events with a locomotive bias
CLASSIC CLASSES - In the first of three parts, David N. Clough begins an in-depth survey of the misunderstood Class 50
POINTS OF VIEW - More of your carefully-considered comments and opinions
ONES THAT GOT AWAY - John Hypher recalls the unique Class 13 'master & slave' units
MIXED GRILL - Diesel and steam double-headed in the 1960s
FREIGHT SURVIVORS - Paul Furtek surveys the sometimes intense activity of the Didcot area
THE CELEBRITY FILE - Happy Birthday. D6700! The first thirty-five years of the pioneer Class 37
SHOWCASE - The Best Shots from the Best Photographers - Classes 22. 24. 31, 37, 40, 43, 46. 52, 56 & 76. Bags of nostalgia'
STRATFORD - 35 YEARS ON - In the concluding part, Allan C. Baker assesses the impact of electrification and the launch of Network SouthEast
DAVID FRANKLIN PRESENTS . . .It may be a shadow of its former self, but Woking to Worting can still provide plenty of variety. PHOTO SPECIAL
REALLY EXTREMELY POWERFUL - Nick Lawford takes a detailed look at the Southern's 'Deities' - the awesomely-potent 4-REP electric tractors
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - Gone .. . but coming back? If current plans come to fruition, Barrow Hill may soon be going round again
LIVERIES - This month's mixed bag shows what a little imagination can do
TRACTION MODELLER 2 - Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the model shop

Cover Photo - 50010 Monarch pauses at Liskeard with the 1027 Penzance-Paddington on 18th September 1987. In this issue we begin a major three-part reappraisal of the Class 50.
ABOVE: 86228 Vulcan Heritage was the first Class 86 to visit Stratford DRS for a major overhaul. On 3rd February 1987, it had 37097, 31242, 47526 & 47412 for company.