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strong>Features42 The P2 a€ all systems go
After completing and placing into service the UKa€ s first main line steam locomotive constructed in nearly 50 years, where else is there to go for the A1 Trust? Graham Nicholas, quality and certification director at The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, outlines plans for the new build LNER P2 2-8-2.48 VSOEa€ s James Sherwood a€" a man of talent and determination
Geoff Courtney continues his series of interviews by talking railways, ships and hotels with James Sherwood, the American behind the resurrection of the revered Orient-Express. A multi-millionaire by the age of 36, James tells of his memories of steam in Kentucky, cold days in Liverpool, his first steps towards ownership of seven luxury trains, and a rare failure when high costs thwarted his dream of expanding his railway empire into his home country.64 Somerset & Dorset last summer Saturdays
September marks the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of the through holiday trains over the Somerset & Dorset route to Bournemouth West, including the a€~Pines Expressa€ . Hugh Ballantyne presents a selection of views from the summer of 1962.72 One for the pot
Steam locomotives come in all shapes and sizes. Alan Barnes reports on the restoration of one which is different to the average.80 No bitterness at Rail Ale events
Many visitors have a thirst for traditional beer alongside their interest in vintage railway traction; Peter Brown reports on the continuing success of Real Ale Trains on heritage lines.86 Just the ticket for Memory Lane
The discovery of a box full of railway tickets from the 1950s and 1960s brought back memories and prompted Andrew Elliott to examine them in more detail.88 Four decades of Bala steam
There were many who loudly lamented the closure of the fabulously scenic GWR Ruabon to Dolgellau route in 1965 under the Beeching Axe. Two heritage railways now occupy part of the trackbed, the standard gauge Llangollen Railway and the 2ft gauge Bala Lake Railway, which is now celebrating its 40th anniversary and is being developed as a major operational centre for Snowdonia slate quarry steam heritage, writes Robin Jones.Regulars06 Headline News
Surprise Royal Train overnight trip over Lickey Bank sees repair carried out on Tornado in mid-journey; National Railway Museum steps up talks with Great Central about possible museum base: steam crisis hits Severn Valley; record price for Mallard numberplate and Winston Churchill to attend Great Dorset Steam Fair.10 News
Exiled A4s begin transatlantic move; Severn Valley Railway named third best attraction in England; Grimsby & Immingham tramcar to return at Beamish Museum; Ongar trains now just a kilometre from Epping; first a€~64 companya€ train runs over Welsh Highland proper; Aln Valley Railway terminus takes shape; Wensleydale launches appeal to extend at both ends; unique Metropolitan Railway coach takes shape again at Boston Lodge Works; big Foxfield Railway gala highlights; and Pete Waterman tells junior transport minister to run commuter trains on East Lancashire Railway47 Railwayana
Geoff Courtney reports on the latest prices from the auction scene and previews what is coming up for sale.54 Centre
Two Pacifics meeting on the main line just outside Temple Meads by Mike Goodfield, who has access to places other enthusiasts cannot reach.56 Main Line News
Princess Elizabeth hauls Royal Train; a€~Fellsmana€ tours sell out; Union of South Africa returns to steam and two more Deltics for the main line.
62 Main Line Itinerary
Brian Sharpea€ s definitive guide to steam and heritage modern traction railtours in the coming month.78 Platform
The pages where ita€ s your views which matter the most.91 Off The Shelf
Latest book and DVD releases.92 Scale Heritage Railway
Hornbya€ s new sell-out Maunsell push-pull sets; Southern battery-electric MLV from Bachmann and new Gresley Pacifics collectorsa€ pieces from Corgi.96 Up & Running
Brian Sharpea€ s complete listing of museums and operational heritage lines.106 Next Month
After completing and placing into service the UKa€ s first main line steam locomotive constructed in nearly 50 years, where else is there to go for the A1 Trust? Graham Nicholas, quality and certification director at The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, outlines plans for the new build LNER P2 2-8-2.48 VSOEa€ s James Sherwood a€" a man of talent and determination
Geoff Courtney continues his series of interviews by talking railways, ships and hotels with James Sherwood, the American behind the resurrection of the revered Orient-Express. A multi-millionaire by the age of 36, James tells of his memories of steam in Kentucky, cold days in Liverpool, his first steps towards ownership of seven luxury trains, and a rare failure when high costs thwarted his dream of expanding his railway empire into his home country.64 Somerset & Dorset last summer Saturdays
September marks the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of the through holiday trains over the Somerset & Dorset route to Bournemouth West, including the a€~Pines Expressa€ . Hugh Ballantyne presents a selection of views from the summer of 1962.72 One for the pot
Steam locomotives come in all shapes and sizes. Alan Barnes reports on the restoration of one which is different to the average.80 No bitterness at Rail Ale events
Many visitors have a thirst for traditional beer alongside their interest in vintage railway traction; Peter Brown reports on the continuing success of Real Ale Trains on heritage lines.86 Just the ticket for Memory Lane
The discovery of a box full of railway tickets from the 1950s and 1960s brought back memories and prompted Andrew Elliott to examine them in more detail.88 Four decades of Bala steam
There were many who loudly lamented the closure of the fabulously scenic GWR Ruabon to Dolgellau route in 1965 under the Beeching Axe. Two heritage railways now occupy part of the trackbed, the standard gauge Llangollen Railway and the 2ft gauge Bala Lake Railway, which is now celebrating its 40th anniversary and is being developed as a major operational centre for Snowdonia slate quarry steam heritage, writes Robin Jones.Regulars06 Headline News
Surprise Royal Train overnight trip over Lickey Bank sees repair carried out on Tornado in mid-journey; National Railway Museum steps up talks with Great Central about possible museum base: steam crisis hits Severn Valley; record price for Mallard numberplate and Winston Churchill to attend Great Dorset Steam Fair.10 News
Exiled A4s begin transatlantic move; Severn Valley Railway named third best attraction in England; Grimsby & Immingham tramcar to return at Beamish Museum; Ongar trains now just a kilometre from Epping; first a€~64 companya€ train runs over Welsh Highland proper; Aln Valley Railway terminus takes shape; Wensleydale launches appeal to extend at both ends; unique Metropolitan Railway coach takes shape again at Boston Lodge Works; big Foxfield Railway gala highlights; and Pete Waterman tells junior transport minister to run commuter trains on East Lancashire Railway47 Railwayana
Geoff Courtney reports on the latest prices from the auction scene and previews what is coming up for sale.54 Centre
Two Pacifics meeting on the main line just outside Temple Meads by Mike Goodfield, who has access to places other enthusiasts cannot reach.56 Main Line News
Princess Elizabeth hauls Royal Train; a€~Fellsmana€ tours sell out; Union of South Africa returns to steam and two more Deltics for the main line.
62 Main Line Itinerary
Brian Sharpea€ s definitive guide to steam and heritage modern traction railtours in the coming month.78 Platform
The pages where ita€ s your views which matter the most.91 Off The Shelf
Latest book and DVD releases.92 Scale Heritage Railway
Hornbya€ s new sell-out Maunsell push-pull sets; Southern battery-electric MLV from Bachmann and new Gresley Pacifics collectorsa€ pieces from Corgi.96 Up & Running
Brian Sharpea€ s complete listing of museums and operational heritage lines.106 Next Month
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