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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Carlisle -1918 - David L. Smith - In his inimitable style, the late David L. Smith takes us hack to Carlisle in pre-Grouping days, not long before the end of World War 1.
A taste of the heyday - Bob Roberts - And another spectacle - this time, steam in the United States, in 1984.
How about a trip behind - and on the footplate - of preserved Norfolk & Western T 4-8-4 No 611 ?
New Books
Letters
The GWR in South Wales - Despite the undoubted importance of the independent South Wales railways, the GWR had a significant role before Grouping. Afterwards, the GWR's long-desired control of the independent railways lost its allure in face of the Depression.
Why the Great Western was Great - Adrian Vaughan - The GWR's greatness was not necessarily in the immediately obvious things. Excellent control of train braking and the introduction of Automatic Train Control were a clue to the real Greatness.
Great Western 150 - special feature - A message from WR General Manager, Sidney Newey introduces:
- 1. Taking GW 150 to the people . . .' The Editor talks to GW 150 co-ordinator, F. D. Pattisson.
- 2. 'Doing it properly ..." The WR's preparations for the big events of GW 150.
- 3. Celebrating the GWR in the West Midlands. The involvement of the Birmingham Railway Museum.
- 4. Great Western Steam 150 - at Didcot Railway Centre.
Laira steam finale - our GW 150 centrespread looks at the last days of WR steam at Laira in 1962/63. by courtesy of Clifford Trethewey.
Preservation Scene
Rail Report
Enthusiast's Month
Cover: 'King' 4-6-0 No 6000 King George V at Shrewsbury, 18 February 1984. - W. A. Sharman
A taste of the heyday - Bob Roberts - And another spectacle - this time, steam in the United States, in 1984.
How about a trip behind - and on the footplate - of preserved Norfolk & Western T 4-8-4 No 611 ?
New Books
Letters
The GWR in South Wales - Despite the undoubted importance of the independent South Wales railways, the GWR had a significant role before Grouping. Afterwards, the GWR's long-desired control of the independent railways lost its allure in face of the Depression.
Why the Great Western was Great - Adrian Vaughan - The GWR's greatness was not necessarily in the immediately obvious things. Excellent control of train braking and the introduction of Automatic Train Control were a clue to the real Greatness.
Great Western 150 - special feature - A message from WR General Manager, Sidney Newey introduces:
- 1. Taking GW 150 to the people . . .' The Editor talks to GW 150 co-ordinator, F. D. Pattisson.
- 2. 'Doing it properly ..." The WR's preparations for the big events of GW 150.
- 3. Celebrating the GWR in the West Midlands. The involvement of the Birmingham Railway Museum.
- 4. Great Western Steam 150 - at Didcot Railway Centre.
Laira steam finale - our GW 150 centrespread looks at the last days of WR steam at Laira in 1962/63. by courtesy of Clifford Trethewey.
Preservation Scene
Rail Report
Enthusiast's Month
Cover: 'King' 4-6-0 No 6000 King George V at Shrewsbury, 18 February 1984. - W. A. Sharman
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