Railways Illustrated Magazine

02 January, 2026

The February 2026 issue of Railways Illustrated covers the end of GWR’s Castle Class HSTs after 49 years, the launch of Great British Railways, and EMR’s new Class 810 Auroras. Features include a review of 2025’s rail highlights, three decades of railfreight change since privatisation, and a nostalgic look at Peaks on the Standedge route. Plus, fleet updates, heritage news, model reviews, and upcoming charters.