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Having first picked up a camera as
This issue’s 10 Pictures comes from occasional Railways Illustrated contributor Chris Perkins. Born in the West Midlands, but now a longtime resident of the West Country, Chris was born in Birmingham
I always used to regard Class 31s as Western or Eastern Region locos. I most strongly associate them with depots like Old Oak Common, Finsbury Park, Stratford, Immingham or Gateshead. They were famili
Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, Emily Scaife explores the enduring bond between trains, rail lines and our great British countryside
READER’S STORY
Attracting young people is vital for the survival of our heritage railways. DR ROBIN COOMBES outlines some of the challenges, and some of the possible solutions.
