Steam Railway

18/07/2024

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In this edition, we hear the full story behind the preservation of Ivatt '2MT' 2-6-0 No. 46464 and its recent return to steam; we go behind-the-scenes at the Gwili Steam Railway as it looks to its future; we tell the full inside story of how the Bahamas Locomotive Society came to save 'Jubilee' No. 45596; we look at Z199 – an extraordinary 'DIY' new-build project being undertaken in Australia; we find out how the Tanfield Railway's youth volunteer group is securing the line's future; and Simon Colbeck presents some incredible images of Angola's legendary Benguela Railway and its fleet of wood-burning Beyer Garratts.

05/07/2024

We're a bit late posting this... Steam Railway SR559 is out now!

In this edition, we take you behind-the-scenes of how Vintage Trains paid its incredible 60th anniversary tribute to the legendary '1Z48' railtour; we look at the rise of the Northampton & Lamport Railway and what its future holds; Rob Langham tracks down a 'lost' steam locomotive, abandoned in a Welsh quarry; engineman Ray Churchill recalls working on coal trains serving the Cannock Chase collieries; and Anthony Dawson explores the incredible transformation of the former Leeds Central wagon lift into a stunning new museum.

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06/06/2024

LBSCR 'H2' No. 32424 Beachy Head steams for the first time!

2024 is rapidly becoming the year of new-build steam. Which new-build locomotive do you think will be completed next?

24/05/2024

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In this edition, we find how the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) is getting back on its feet after challenging times in recent years; we remember how regular steam returned to the Fort William-Mallaig West Highland line 40 years ago; we get the inside track on the overhaul of 'West Country' No. 34007 Wadebridge; Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways general manager Paul Lewin tells the story behind 'Quarry Hunslet' Velinheli's recent rebuild; Graham Langer explores the history of accidents involved Peppercorn's 'A1s', and editor Chris Gilson showcases the miniature main line railway at Gilling East.

24/05/2024

Now THAT'S what we call a gala line-up! EIGHT Bulleid 'Pacifics', including TWO 'Merchant Navies'. Will you be going to the Swanage Railway's Strictly Bulleid II event?

21/05/2024

1964 was the year that Stanier's much-loved 'Duchesses' were withdrawn from traffic. J. Crosse looks back.

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17/05/2024

The Caledonian Railway at Brechin is a small railway with big ambitions. Chris Gilson ventured across the border to talk to its chairman, Jon Gill and found out more.

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29/04/2024

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In this edition, we tell the story behind the creation of the 6880 Betton Grange Society Ltd's new 'Grange'; we explore what's happening at the Caledonian Railway; we get the inside track on the restoration of the penultimate '9F', No. 92219, at the Strathspey Steam Railway; we hear the latest on the Great Central Railway's Reunification plans; and we take a look back at the heyday of the Stainmore Route and the finale of the 'Duchesses' in 1964.

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23/04/2024

With the demise of Chinese industrial steam in January 2024, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India is perhaps now the steamiest place left in Asia.

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17/04/2024

Anthony Dawson examines how one of the Cambrian Railway's principal locations at Oswestry found a new lease of life.

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11/04/2024

11/04/2024

Keep your eyes peeled for the next edition of Steam Railway, where we'll bring you EXCLUSIVE photos of Betton Grange in steam, and the full inside story about how No. 6880 came to be.

10/04/2024

Collett's 'Granges' were regarded by many Western footplate crews as the most capable of Swindon's two-cylinder 4-6-0 designs. With new-build Betton Grange on the verge of completion, former Western Region fireman Dennis Herbert recalls his encounter with the '68XXs'

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03/04/2024

Over 60 years since the last train ran on the Cavan and Leitrim Railway, steam has returned to Dromod thanks to the dedication of a small band of volunteers.

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29/03/2024

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In this edition, Great Central Railway general manager Malcolm Holmes outlines his vision for the line's future; we explore the weird and wonderful world of crane tanks; a Western Region engineman recalls working on Collett's 'Granges' in the 1960s; we look at the revival of the Cavan and Leitrim Railway; we find out what's happening on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway; and Railways Re-used showcases the remarkable transformation of the former Cambrian Railway locomotive works at Oswestry.

29/03/2024

Steam locomotives come in all forms, shapes and sizes, but perhaps none are as unusual as crane tanks. Something of a rarity in preservation, these humble workhorses have a fascinating history.

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23/03/2024

This month we look at both Warrington (Dallam) and its subshed at nearby Arpley.

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19/03/2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Ffestiniog Travel has become a substantial sister company of the Ffestiniog Railway, to which it gift-aids profits to support projects.

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15/03/2024

When is a USATC 'S100' tank not a USATC 'S100' tank? When it's a Yugoslavian Railway Class 62 - and one such locomotive, No.30075, is on the brink of returning to steam after over a decade on the sidelines.

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14/03/2024

It's back! After 22 years on the side lines, 'A2' No. 60532 Blue Peter has finally returned to steam at Crewe.

So, that's an 'A1' (Tornado), an 'A2', an 'A3' (Flying Scotsman) and an 'A4' (Sir Nigel Gresley) all running on the main line during 2024...

12/03/2024

In the concluding part of our exclusive interview with the National Railway Museum's Anthony Coulls and Paddy McNulty, we find out what the future holds for some of our National Collection treasures.

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08/03/2024

Tyseley Locomotive Works celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Steam Railway paid a visit and talked to Michael Whitehouse about its past, present and future...

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06/03/2024

We'll let the pictures do the talking...

Which new-build locomotive are you most looking forward to steaming this year: 'Grange' No. 6880 Betton Grange, or 'H2' No. 32424 Beachy Head?

05/03/2024

Ninety years after the bucolic Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway closed Steam Railway explores the history of this charming narrow gauge line and what remains of it today.

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01/03/2024

With most of the railway collection of the former railway museum at the National Trust's Penrhyn Castle now dispersed, Mark Pearce takes a fond look back at this unusual centre of industrial locomotive preservation.

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01/03/2024

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In this edition, we get the inside track on Tyseley Locomotive Works' plans for the future; we explore the fascinating history of the Penrhyn Castle railway museum's locomotives as they move to new homes; we mark 50 years of Ffestiniog Travel; we sit down with the National Railway Museum to find out what's happening with its locomotive fleet; we go behind-the-scenes of the overhaul of Project 62's 'Yugo-Yankee' tank No. 30075; and we look back at the Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway 90 years after its closure.

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27/02/2024

Check out some expert analysis of the issues affecting today's main line charter scene.

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