Steam Railway

Steam Railway magazine is the fastest growing Steam magazine and is the ultimate celebration of the world of steam. Each issue contains the latest steam news via a variety of informative and probing features together with historical and archive material, whether it's happening on the main line or on preserved railways. We also bring you fascinating features exploring the past, present and future of our railway scene, all backed by stunning photography and incisive comment and analysis. No railway magazine gets to the heart of a story like Steam Railway. Steam Railway magazine is the only magazine you'll want to keep and refer back to again and again. Whether you’re looking for the latest digital edition or a monthly subscription to keep you in the know, Steam Railway is the ideal magazine for you.

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Steam Railway

'ZULU' WARRIOR • On May 10/11, Clun Castle celebrated the 60th anniversary of the legendary ‘1Z48’ railtour. While No. 7029 may not have replicated its explosive exploits, the 2024 iteration was nonetheless a glorious celebration of main line steam.

New custodian for 60103, but no change in chimney

Shildon is now Europe’s largest under-cover display

‘Sir Nigel’ marks post-war speed record 65th anniversary

Kent & East Sussex celebrates 50th anniversary in style

South Devon Railway seeks £3 million to fund major projects

Leander bows out with a bang at Epping Ongar steam festival

Betton Grange makes long-awaited debut at ‘GlosWarks’

Severn Valley launches new ‘Resilience Fund’

Mountsorrel branch welcomes steam back after six years

Threat of lineside fires halts main line steam in Ireland

Boiler trial-fitted to ‘3MT’ 82045

‘B17’ trust launches cab appeal for 61673

RHDR needs £30m over next ten years as big bills loom

Welsh Highland resubmits planning application

Count Louis celebrates centenary at Fairbourne

Heywood heyday recalled at Perrygrove steam gala

Ffestiniog to design new boiler for Darjeeling 19B

Melior’s final run (for now) at farewell bash

Tickets still available for Pixie launch

Nene Valley appeal aims to put cash reserves back on track

Bluebell goes Great Western for Branch Line Weekend

Bodmin holds home fleet gala

Three locomotives for final Fawley Hill steam festival

Giesl ‘Austerity’ and Hawarden for Tanfield gala

‘Jessie’ gets new look for Pontypool coal train event

THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF PRESERVATION • HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION CHIEF EXEC STEVE OATES TACKLES STEAM’S BURNING ISSUES

NAVIGATING UNCHARTED WATERS • RAIL PRESERVATION NEEDS THE SUPPORT OF ITS TRADE BODY NOW MORE THAN EVER

Model Shop • Model Rail magazine’s editor rounds up the latest modelling news

Collectors’ Corner • Railwayana gems to pique any collector’s interest – David scours the classifieds so you don’t have to...

The Roster • Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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

Gallery • The best in steam photography

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Penmaen THE ‘LOST’ ENGINE • There are very few steam locomotives that are not based either at a preserved railway or museum. One exception is vertical boilered De Winton Penmaen, which has lain abandoned in a quarry hundreds of feet above sea level for decades. This is its story.

NORTHAMPTON & LAMPORT: GAINING GROUND • On March 30, the Northampton & Lamport Railway finally opened its extension to Boughton after 17 years of effort. But this heritage line isn’t standing still, and there are numerous plans to expand on several fronts.

CLAN LINE'S golden...