Essential reading for today's rail enthusiast
by
Sarah Wilkinson
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PRIVATISATION of British Rail in the mid-1990s saw the bulk of its freight businesses acquired by what became EWS, somewhat
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THIS is the final issue produced in 2018, and what a year it has been for diesel and electric enthusiasts.
IT’S not often I get to use the word ‘Edwardian’ in this magazine about modern traction, but I was privileged
FIFTY years ago saw the end of steam on British Railways, with the running of the famous 1T57 ‘Fifteen Guinea
OUR railways are often used as an easy stick with which to beat the Government or those in charge. National
Sam Hewitt
WHAT a year 2018 is already shaping up to be. I’m not talking about the ‘Beast from the East’, although
EVEN the most die-hard supporter of a fully nationalised railway must secretly realise there’s very little prospect now of us
WHEN I think about Class 31s, one of the strongest memories for me is of the second batch of ETH
THE next time anyone says there’s no variety any more, or that our hobby has become somehow less interesting, they
WHAT a treat is was to attend the Old Oak Common open day at the beginning of September, and everyone
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