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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‘Mogul’ magic • Ivatt ‘2MT’ 2‑6‑0 No. 46464 has finally returned to steam at the Strathspey Railway, 44 years after last dropping its fire. IAIN SMITH, chairman of the Carmyllie Pilot Company which has recently returned the ‘Mogul’ to steam, recalls its extraordinary history and remarkable restoration.
Beachy Head steams ahead of August Bluebell launch
L&Y ‘Radial’ 1008 loaned to Bury
Teddy Boston’s Pixie unveiled at Richmond
Mid-Norfolk holds first steam gala in five years
New-build 4-4-0 567 possible in ‘four to seven years’
New-build projects cooperative meets for the fifth time
41241 to join ‘Prairie’ party at Didcot
Eight Bulleids, 4,700 passengers, one gala: Swanage hosts record ‘Strictly Bulleid II’
Sir Archibald Sinclair re-launched at Bluebell Railway
No Planet for ‘Rocket 200’ anniversary in 2030
Locomotive owner Peter Best awarded British Empire Medal
Castlefield ‘Sky Garden’ to be extended
HRA launches new equality and diversity facility
Butterley ‘Jinty’ returns in LMS red after 16 years
Stainmore awarded grant to restore structure with unique feature
‘Black Five’ 45163 is on a roll after three decades
Signal box reinstated at Smallbrook Junction
Three in steam at biggest Corris gala yet
Sir Tom and Fowler star at Statfold spectacular
Peter Pan to break new ground with Old Kiln visit
Another new livery – and another new coach at Talyllyn
Lord Granby reunited with Eastwell wagon
Industrial legends star at Tanfield gala
Middleton closes Balm Road branch over level crossing concerns
Peckett Marcia to remain at Kent & East Sussex
GRIME IS A HARD SELL THESE DAYS • OUR INDUSTRY INSIDER EXAMINES THE ISSUES FACING THE HERITAGE SECTOR
THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF PRESERVATION • HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION CHIEF EXEC STEVE OATES TACKLES STEAM’S BURNING ISSUES
Model Shop • Model Rail magazine’s editor rounds up the latest modelling news
Collectors’ Corner • 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
Down Main • EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE
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Gallery • The best in steam photography
Bahamas how (not) to buy a steam locomotive • The story of ‘Jubilee’ No. 45596 Bahamas was a protracted one at the start – PETE SKELLON remembers how a preservation stalwart was saved.
Thinking BIG RISE OF THE GWILI RAILWAY • The Gwili Railway in South Wales has long been something of a hidden gem among Welsh heritage lines. But after years of lurking in the shadows, the railway is stepping confidently into the light with plans to properly put its name on the map.
Z199 THE DIY LOCO • It isn’t just British enthusiasts...