There are millions of combinations of rail fares in existence, and that is without taking Railcard discounts into consideration. So how do we know that we are getting the best deal. Steven Knight looks at
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Category: Features
Bringing the last Quarry Hunslet home
In a Railway Magazine exclusive, Rob Gambrill tells how diligent research led to his purchase and repatriation of former Penrhyn Quarry 0-4-0ST Nesta. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing stories from the world
Read moreFORTY YEARS OF IRELAND’S ‘BIG’ GMs
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the arrival of the General Motors Class 071s in the Republic of Ireland. The ‘Big’ GMs (as they became known) went on to transform the nation’s loco-hauled services.
Read moreMastering the Mendips
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the closure of the Somerset & Dorset (S&D) line, and in the first of a two-part Practice & Performance Keith Farr looks at LMS locomotives that worked the
Read moreCarving out a niche
Having held an operating licence for less than 18 months, Chris Milner catches up with the Rail Operations Group, which has created a niche business moving rolling stock for repair and refurbishment. During2015, there became
Read moreCeres rail revival offers hope for South African secondary lines
OVER the last 20 years many little-used rural lines in South Africa have been closed and mothballed often due to poor track condition or the loss of what freight there was to road transport. However,
Read moreCromer, footbridges, turntable and toilets at booming NNR
The Railway Magazine visits the North Norfolk Railway to see the many ‘live’ developments as it prepares to make main line history THE North Norfolk Railway (NNR) has truly reached maturity. Having attracted a record
Read moreFACING UP TO THE CHALLENGE
The East Coast has proved something of a ‘poisoned chalice’ to franchisees in the past, but Stagecoach/Virgin are determined to make a success of it despite open access threats and jitters caused by the recent
Read moreSteam’s newest works – where rails are not needed
Ian Riley is now ensconced in his fourth railway workshops as his engineering company celebrates 25 years in the business. Nick Brodrick paid a first visit to Riley & Son (E) Ltd’s new Heywood premises. WHAT
Read moreSweden disbands final strategic steam reserve locos
It’s hard to believe that 16 years into the 21st century, Sweden has disbanded its final Strategic Reserve, steam locos that were kept on standby in the event of war in Europe. Bob Sweet witnessed
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