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

563 A LONG TIME COMING • The story behind ‘T3’ No. 563’s extraordinary journey from museum relic to restored locomotive in just over six years.

Beattie tank to return to Bodmin

Cylinder costs rise for ‘Q6’ after inspection is made

Swanage main line connection under review after heavy losses

Purchase puts Doon Valley on firmer ground

News In Brief

Future of UK’s last coal mine still hanging in the balance

New-build ‘Falcon’ lands at Corris

Highs and lows for LSL

Vale of Berkeley hits nuclear obstacle as NTS says ‘no’

Main line replica Stockton & Darlington train for 2025

NRM North Eastern locomotives on the move

‘Witherslack’ masquerades as ‘Swithland’ at GCR gala

Initial lottery funding bid to restore ‘35011’ accepted

‘Lambton 29’ stars at Bo’ness gala

Swindon & Cricklade considers cutting back running days

Severn Valley sells ‘Fifteen Guinea’ ‘Black Five’ 45110

Appeal launched to build new side tanks for ‘G5’

Talyllyn passenger fleet gets first new coach in 48 years

Four Barnes ‘Atlantics’ to run at Rhyl Miniature Railway gala

Baldwin and Chinese ‘C2’ go for gauging at F&WHR

Peter Pan brings steam back to Hayling Island

Man aims to visit 41 narrow gauge lines for cancer charity

Hunslets replaces withdrawn Russell for Lynton & Barnstaple gala

Richmond acquires Decauville for its collection

Second Tongaat Bagnall 4‑4‑0T moves to Statfold

Locomotion’s true story to be revealed after investigation

October date set for ‘T3’ launch

A1 trust axes 2023 railtour programme

News In Brief

Maurice Boddy • LNER author who signalled a ‘Grange’ to Huddersfield.

Stuart Sellar • Scottish main line steam pioneer.

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE CASH FLOW • IT’S TIME TO GET REAL AND APPLY THAT ENTHUSIASM TO THE SURVIVAL OF PRESERVATION

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

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

Collectors’ Corner with David Brown • 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

Railtour industry at ‘tipping point’ – LSL • EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

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Crossword

Gallery • The best in steam photography

KING OF THE ‘CASTLES’ • Few people have as much experience of Britain’s preserved ‘Castles’ than time-served engineman Ray Churchill. Here are his reminiscences of working on Collett’s creations.

STEAM AT A CROSSROADS • Vintage Trains Charitable Trust’s chairman Michael Whitehouse discusses the future of main line steam in the...