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Railways Illustrated Magazine
4 February 2025
Railways Illustrated is the monthly magazine devoted to British railway enthusiasts covering the modern scene. Each issue contains news, features and views in addition to reviews, events diary, charter trains, preservation, main line steam, steam galas, nostalgia and rolling stock changes. Unlike other magazines on the market, Railways Illustrated reviews events, tackles the issues affecting today’s enthusiasts, heritage and modern-day railway industries.
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Surviving class 37/4s still proving their worth
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Unit news
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Unit focus
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Coaching stock news
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Wagon news
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Severn valley railway plans a ‘one railway’ restructure
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Heavy tractor group class 37/7 moves to loram uk for winter maintenance
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Relief for dps: specialist inspections of d9015 engine reveal it hasn’t dephased
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Depg prepares preserved hymek d7017 for its golden anniversary
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Plym valley railway highlights hst vehicles
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Elr small engines showcased at its successful open house event
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Hastings diesels introduces br blue and grey second main line ‘thumper’