EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

We’re heading into a momentous year for railway preservation as the Talyllyn Railway marks 75 years since it was saved from almost certain extinction to become the first heritage railway. But how did the concept of railway preservation emerge and develop? MARK PEARCE digs deeper.

STAR LETTER It’s more than alright on the ...

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

FIRELESS LOCOMOTIVES – PART ONE

As the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland appeals for funds to complete its recreated LMS (NCC) ‘W’ class 2-6-0, ROBIN MORTON and PETER SCOTT look back at these remarkable ‘Moguls’ and the project to bring one back to life.