News
‘Duchess’ to star at Mid-Norfolk steam gala
17 May 2013
We can exclusively reveal that one of the biggest and most popular main line locomotives, Stanier ‘Coronation’ class No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland is to be the star engine at the Mid-Norfolk Railway’s steam gala.
Mid Norfolk runs first passenger train north to Hoe
16 May 2013
The Mid-Norfolk Railway has run its first passenger train north from Dereham to Hoe level crossing, a distance of two miles.
National Audit Office critical about HS2
16 May 2013
The Government’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), has expressed reservations about the Department for Transport’s business case to build HS2.
Other News
- DfT to part fund four new stations
- 'Hanbury Hall' back for a day!
- Bombardier to build extra Class 378 vehicles
- Inter City society marks 40th anniversary
- Stainforth situation forces Selby swing bridge closure deferrment
- Three day diesel gala for Glos/Warks
- Have a great day out and support railway chaplains too!
- Beeching: find out what really went on!
Feature Articles
RM Interview: Branson exclusive
2 May 2013
Don't miss the June issue of The Railway Magazine where, in a rare exclusive interview, Virgin Trains boss Sir Richard Branson talks candidly to Steven Knight about his time in railways and his thoughts for the future.
What really happened to steam – an update
8 April 2013
In 2009, The Railway Magazine broke the exclusive news from the HSBT Project that the storage and scrapping details of many BR steam locos were not as had been published widely in books and magazines. Following an appeal for help, our readers have responded magnificently to requests for information and Roger Butcher now brings us up to date with the latest developments.
Other Feature Articles
Letters
Club for young enthusiasts
2 May 2013
I AM responding to the letter in the May issue asking whether there is a club aimed at the younger generation of rail enthusiasts.
75% of cars spend 90% of time idle
2 May 2013
READER John Vaughan (May) quotes some statistics and expresses doubts about the alleged £4bn ‘subsidy’ for the railways.
Other Letters
Videos
Barrow Hill 2012
13 April 2012
A dozen LNER loco's line up for a fantastic 'Fab Four' event at Barrow Hill.
Other Videos
Current Issue: June 2013
'Jubilee' jubilation Galatea rises from the dead
Snowdon snow canyon
Underground livery for an ex-British Rail loco
Exclusive interview: the Gavin Morrison story
♦ Focus on Reading ♦ Beeching was right, says Adonis
♦ 100mph steam? ♦ Ballantyne tribute ♦ Branson exclusive
♦ Railway mission ♦ Prison railway
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: June 5, 2013
