BR Western Region
-
Chinnor steam gala guest loco announced
Posted
by
A BR Western Region tender locomotive which normally operates in the Cotswolds is due to star in a gala at an Oxfordshire heritage line in September. ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No. 7820 Dinmore Manor is set to make its debut on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway (C&PRR) during the line’s September 13-15 steam gala. The 1950-built…
-
Practice & Performance: Thames-Valley transformation
Posted
by
In the third and final instalment, Keith Farr concludes his analysis of the steam-to-electric transformation the Great Western Main Line has undergone in the Thames Valley. Part two of this series ended with a brief eulogy of Class 387s, the electric trains that have transformed stopping services between Paddington and Didcot. The new EMUs are…
-
What’s in the Shops: O-gauge Great Western Class 43XX mogul is another Heljan triumph
Posted
by
Nigel Burkin discusses a model of one of the Great Western Railway’s 43XX 2-6-0 mixed traffic locomotives.
Advert
From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all rail enthusiasts. Covering diesels, modelling, steam and modern railways, check out our range of magazines and fantastic subscription offers.
