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June 2026

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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new June issue is out now!

The Combined Volume 100

The railway numbers listing book that has influenced enthusiasts for more than 80 years has just reached an important milestone. Howard Johnston FCILT tells its story and honours two key figures in its history, Ian Allan and Peter Fox.

Practice & Performance

John Heaton FCILT was invited into the cab of a Hitachi-built ‘Evero’ bi-mode to witness the impact they are having on Avanti’s services along the North Wales Coast.

Seeds of change

The late Gordon Pettitt was one of British Rail’s most respected senior managers, with his climb up the railway ladder taking off in the 1950s after returning from a national service, as part 2 of his personal diaries recalls.

Return to Titfield

A brilliant new restored version of the classic film The Titfield Thunderbolt is releaed this month, and we have six copies to give away.

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