Grab the brand-new November issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present-day railway scene. Here’s what’s in the November issue:
State of preservation
More than 500 ex-BR diesel and electric locos were sold for restoration but not all run, and indeed some may never do so. But what’s the state of play with the preserved ‘fleet’? Pip Dunn rounds up the list in part one – the shunters.
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A spot in the sun
Is trainspotting still enjoyable? Ten years on from first assessing the health of what was once one of the most popular hobbies, Pip Dunn visits two major stations to see if there is enough to keep spotting alive – and fun.
Early days of the Class 47s
Using the pictures of respected photographer Peter Fitton, Ian McLean looks back at the early days of Class 47s on British Rail, with the transition from green to blue.
10 Pictures: Richard Hargreaves
Richard, from Telford, inherited his dad’s interest in railways from an early age with family holidays, and in the summer of 1976 his interest was really sparked – sitting on Langstone Rock and becoming fascinated by Westerns.
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