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FEATURES:
THE HEAVY METAL SHOW: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS! - The Great Central Railway's autumn steam gala, which was dubbed the a€~Heavy Metal Showa€ in its BR black-dominated attempt to re-create the last months of steam on the main line in north-west England before it all ended in 1968, is being hailed as a standout success, writes Robin Jones.
SEVERN VALLEY AUTUMN GALA PHOTO COMPETITION - The photographic competition promoted by Heritage Railway in connection with the Severn Valley Railwaya€ s autumn gala certainly caught the readers' imagination, with a huge response, with pictures taken at all hours of the day and night.
SCHOOLS BACK ON MAIN LINE AFTER 47 YEARS - The first Southern Railway Schools 4-4-0 to haul a passenger train on the main line since 1962 was one of the highlights of the hugely successful North Yorkshire Moors Railway autumn steam gala. Repton, which has just become certified for use on the main line, hauled trains over the Esk Valley Line to Whitby and then to Battersby, reports Robin Jones.
MAGIC MOMENTS - Autumn is one of the steam photographers' favourite seasons, as the temperatures fall, the air becomes fresher and locomotives produce the kind of exhaust expected of them. Robert Falconer presents a selection of seasonal steam images.
RON WHITE: KING OF COLOUR! - For a little over 32 years, the name Ron White has been synonymous with Colour-Rail; but as from 1 October 2009, that is no longer the case a€ or is it? The ownership of the trading company and the custody of the archive may no longer belong to Lord Ron of Chesham; but in the minds of many, it will always be remembered as 'his' collection, writes Keith Langston.
STEAMING THROUGH TO RYDE - Could steam trains run once again to Ryde? Paul Scott believes they could and now is the time to start planning. He explains why this is so, with the approval of Island Line Trains.
WEST HIGHLANDS STEAM BASH 2009 - David Wilcock reports from the annual pilgrimage to the Highlands of Scotland for steam on the main line.
REGULARS:
HEADLINE NEWS - Great Central plans a€~best evera€ LNER spectacular gala; Go ahead for Weardale eco-village and new railway terminus; lineside photographer struck by train; L&B gets Barnstaple foothold; Tornado to visit Mid-Hants Railway and GCR again and Royal Scot main line debut delayed until 2010.
NEWS - Abercorna€ s 1939 test run recreated by Duchess of Sutherland; Government Minister sees a€~Garratt in a yeara€ apprenticeship scheme launched by Pete Waterman; Nant Mawr branch at Oswestry to run first heritage era steam passenger trains; Keighley a€~child protection policya€ vicar jailed for 14 years; Tornado hit by storms on Settle & Carlisle line; Severn Valley a€~to rebuild embankmenta€ following Hampton Loade derailment; Didcot set to launch 47XX project; Isle of Man considers restored County Donegal railcars for commuter trains; revived Penrhyn Railway a€~to run in 2010a€ ; timeshare scheme to move Lynton & Barnstaple blockage; Winston Churchill funeral van restored; Alton Towers target for new Moorlands railway line; Buckfastleigh sells Austerity pair; steam back on Darjeeling line after complaints; LNER Coach Association buys ECJS saloon and farewell to the Oldham Loop.
SUBSCRIBE TO HERITAGE RAILWAY! - More than 10 years of the best news, best pictures, best reproduction, best features a€" be the first to receive your copy of the top preservation news magazine!
THE THIN RED LINE - David Wilcock pays tribute to two present-day great men of steam, relates how a heritage line is now producing sand, and introduces us to Eardington Station.
MAIN LINE NEWS compiled by Cedric Johns - Swanage Railway prepares for first outbound steam charter; King and Castle for Great Western 175 trips and Western Champion hauls a china clay train are among the many stories in this montha€ s definitive round-up.
MAIN LINE TOUR ITINERARY - Brian Sharpea€ s guide to steam and heritage modern traction tours.
SCALE HERITAGE RAILWAY - Hornby releases first Clan Pacific, Caledonian single in maroon with matching coaches and Bulleid West Country light Pacific No 34007 Wadebridge.
MORGAN - Britaina€ s is still a world leader in railways a€" in the heritage sector.
OFF THE SHELF - The latest book, calendar and DVD releases.
RAILWAYANA - Geoff Courtney on the latest from the auction scene.
PLATFORM - The pages where your views matter the most.
UP AND RUNNING - Brian Sharpea€ s full listing of operational lines and museum venues.
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FEATURES:
THE HEAVY METAL SHOW: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS! - The Great Central Railway's autumn steam gala, which was dubbed the a€~Heavy Metal Showa€ in its BR black-dominated attempt to re-create the last months of steam on the main line in north-west England before it all ended in 1968, is being hailed as a standout success, writes Robin Jones.
SEVERN VALLEY AUTUMN GALA PHOTO COMPETITION - The photographic competition promoted by Heritage Railway in connection with the Severn Valley Railwaya€ s autumn gala certainly caught the readers' imagination, with a huge response, with pictures taken at all hours of the day and night.
SCHOOLS BACK ON MAIN LINE AFTER 47 YEARS - The first Southern Railway Schools 4-4-0 to haul a passenger train on the main line since 1962 was one of the highlights of the hugely successful North Yorkshire Moors Railway autumn steam gala. Repton, which has just become certified for use on the main line, hauled trains over the Esk Valley Line to Whitby and then to Battersby, reports Robin Jones.
MAGIC MOMENTS - Autumn is one of the steam photographers' favourite seasons, as the temperatures fall, the air becomes fresher and locomotives produce the kind of exhaust expected of them. Robert Falconer presents a selection of seasonal steam images.
RON WHITE: KING OF COLOUR! - For a little over 32 years, the name Ron White has been synonymous with Colour-Rail; but as from 1 October 2009, that is no longer the case a€ or is it? The ownership of the trading company and the custody of the archive may no longer belong to Lord Ron of Chesham; but in the minds of many, it will always be remembered as 'his' collection, writes Keith Langston.
STEAMING THROUGH TO RYDE - Could steam trains run once again to Ryde? Paul Scott believes they could and now is the time to start planning. He explains why this is so, with the approval of Island Line Trains.
WEST HIGHLANDS STEAM BASH 2009 - David Wilcock reports from the annual pilgrimage to the Highlands of Scotland for steam on the main line.
REGULARS:
HEADLINE NEWS - Great Central plans a€~best evera€ LNER spectacular gala; Go ahead for Weardale eco-village and new railway terminus; lineside photographer struck by train; L&B gets Barnstaple foothold; Tornado to visit Mid-Hants Railway and GCR again and Royal Scot main line debut delayed until 2010.
NEWS - Abercorna€ s 1939 test run recreated by Duchess of Sutherland; Government Minister sees a€~Garratt in a yeara€ apprenticeship scheme launched by Pete Waterman; Nant Mawr branch at Oswestry to run first heritage era steam passenger trains; Keighley a€~child protection policya€ vicar jailed for 14 years; Tornado hit by storms on Settle & Carlisle line; Severn Valley a€~to rebuild embankmenta€ following Hampton Loade derailment; Didcot set to launch 47XX project; Isle of Man considers restored County Donegal railcars for commuter trains; revived Penrhyn Railway a€~to run in 2010a€ ; timeshare scheme to move Lynton & Barnstaple blockage; Winston Churchill funeral van restored; Alton Towers target for new Moorlands railway line; Buckfastleigh sells Austerity pair; steam back on Darjeeling line after complaints; LNER Coach Association buys ECJS saloon and farewell to the Oldham Loop.
SUBSCRIBE TO HERITAGE RAILWAY! - More than 10 years of the best news, best pictures, best reproduction, best features a€" be the first to receive your copy of the top preservation news magazine!
THE THIN RED LINE - David Wilcock pays tribute to two present-day great men of steam, relates how a heritage line is now producing sand, and introduces us to Eardington Station.
MAIN LINE NEWS compiled by Cedric Johns - Swanage Railway prepares for first outbound steam charter; King and Castle for Great Western 175 trips and Western Champion hauls a china clay train are among the many stories in this montha€ s definitive round-up.
MAIN LINE TOUR ITINERARY - Brian Sharpea€ s guide to steam and heritage modern traction tours.
SCALE HERITAGE RAILWAY - Hornby releases first Clan Pacific, Caledonian single in maroon with matching coaches and Bulleid West Country light Pacific No 34007 Wadebridge.
MORGAN - Britaina€ s is still a world leader in railways a€" in the heritage sector.
OFF THE SHELF - The latest book, calendar and DVD releases.
RAILWAYANA - Geoff Courtney on the latest from the auction scene.
PLATFORM - The pages where your views matter the most.
UP AND RUNNING - Brian Sharpea€ s full listing of operational lines and museum venues.
NEXT ISSUE
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