Steam Railway

Steam Railway magazine is the fastest growing Steam magazine and is the ultimate celebration of the world of steam. Each issue contains the latest steam news via a variety of informative and probing features together with historical and archive material, whether it's happening on the main line or on preserved railways. We also bring you fascinating features exploring the past, present and future of our railway scene, all backed by stunning photography and incisive comment and analysis. No railway magazine gets to the heart of a story like Steam Railway. Steam Railway magazine is the only magazine you'll want to keep and refer back to again and again. Whether you’re looking for the latest digital edition or a monthly subscription to keep you in the know, Steam Railway is the ideal magazine for you.

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Steam Railway

Liquid fire • Work on WD 2‑10‑0 No. 3672 ‘Dame Vera Lynn’ continues at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, but when the engine is complete, it won’t be the same as before. Steam Railway went to find out what the future holds for a much‑missed engine.

Locomotion research rewrites history books

Network Rail unveils Railway 200

North east announces S&D bicentenary plans

World’s oldest surviving station building’s listed status upgraded

Moors 50 shoots for the stars

National recognition for Illingworth restorer

Worth Valley awarded £1m for urgent bridge renewal

NYMR chief executive Chris Price to step down

‘Scotsman’ inspected after Strathspey rough shunt

Furness trust marks two milestones at Ribble gala

Severn Valley autumn gala beats expectations

No moves confirmed for Penrhyn collection

Way ahead clear for Bala extension after objections

‘Falcon’ flies again in Dulas Valley

Ffestiniog coal waggon return

Durham reservoir duo are reunited at Beamish

Two steam for South Tynedale’s 40th

Six pack at Apedale

Manning Wardle Chevalier goes roving in Romania

Two for the price of one at Lynton & Barnstaple gala

Clun Castle for ‘1Z48’ 60th anniversary railtour re-run

Seeing double at Bodmin as ‘Prairie’ tank returns

‘Tons’ to see at Pontypool & Blaenavon gala

Sygnet exchange encourages younger volunteers

News In Brief

Travel behind main line steam for just £7

Gwili fined £18k after carriage fall accident

Severn Valley Railway recreates last train

Perrygrove team expand empire

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS • OUR INDUSTRY INSIDER MAPS OUT THE FUTURE OF OUR HOBBY

THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF PRESERVATION • HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION CHIEF EXEC STEVE OATES TACKLES STEAM’S BURNING ISSUES

Model Shop with George Dent • Model Rail magazine’s editor rounds up the latest modelling news

Collectors’ Corner with David Brown • Railwayana gems to pique any collector’s interest – David scours the classifieds so you don’t have to...

The Roster • Overhauls, restorations and running notes

Could simulation help new-build groups achieve compliance? • EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

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Bill Shakespeare • The man who kick-started the Llangollen Railway’s revival

Gallery • The best in steam photography

Hitting a PEAK? • For years, Peak Rail has struggled to fulfil its enormous potential. Now, with a new manager at the helm, the line is in better shape than ever and looking to expand.

THE crystal ball • In part two of our exclusive feature, Vintage Trains Charitable Trust...