September 2026

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Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.

Here’s what to expect this month…

On becoming a railway enthusiast

From his first encounters with trains through to preserved railway visits some 80 years later, Robert Darlaston picks out milestone subjects and cherished elements that have shaped his time appreciating Britain’s railways.


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Cheap days return from the Black Country

Well practised at getting about economically on BR with cheap day return tickets, Mike Page recalls where that took him as a young enthusiast in the 1953-60 period.

Railway adventures from Rotherham: Trainspotting in the late forties and early fifties

Living in an area where the newly nationalised railways were of LMS and LNER heritage but were now across three regions, David Booth tells of his spotting career, both locally and nationwide.

Nocturnal Nostalgia

As the daytime steam-operated passenger services were fast disappearing, Keith Widdowson takes us back to the 1964-68 period when, often with like-minded friends, he spent a great many nights on Britain’s railway network to get his steam ‘fix.’


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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.