Robin Jones, editor of Heritage Railway magazine, takes a look at some of the world’s finest engines in his new bookazine Legendary Locomotives.
Read moreLegendary Locomotives: The latest rail bookazine from Robin Jones
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How Darlington became the centre of the railway universe
Explore the story of how Darlington cemented its place in the history books as the world’s most important railway town.
Read moreIssue 258 on sale now!
Britain’s hottest day ever! Taunton shuttles success! Stephenson’s Rocket making September debut! Issue 258 of Heritage Railway magazine has got the lot, including an appearance from Kylie Minogue!
Read moreSandstone: “Where mountains meet the stars”
John Titlow visited this year’s International Sandstone Festival, which was set to be the biggest 2ft gauge event ever held in the southern hemisphere.
Read moreFrom the archive: Forty years of Deltic delight
Early October saw half of the preserved production Deltic fleet drawing the crowds at the Bluebell Railway, which for so long was a no-go area for diesels.
Read moreSnowdon Mountain Railway invests in future with new hybrid diesel locomotives
Snowdon Mountain Railway has begun a programme of replacement for its existing diesel locomotives which began service in 1985.
Read moreFrom the archive: Midlands remembers Southern steam 50
Commemorations marking the 50th anniversary of the end of steam on the Southern Region continue to capture the public imagination.
Read moreUK railway news round-up
We start this week’s railway round-up with some good news as Whaley Bridge residents return as lines reopen too. Read how Britain’s train companies announced that they were pulling out of Interrail, only to reverse the decision a day later.
Read more‘Trackbashing’ special to run over Dartmouth line for charity
47 years after the Paignton to Kingswear branch was sold to Dart Valley Railway plc, the ‘big railway’ will be running a train over it again.
Read moreISSUE 257 ON SALE NOW!
Britain’s Top 20 Seaside Railways! Swanage SOS for more crew! Newest loco makes British debut! Issue 257 of Heritage Railway magazine has got the lot!
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