Features
-
Recreating the Past: Why Railway Photography Still Chases the Spirit of the 1980s
Posted
by
Railway photography has always been more than documentation. For many enthusiasts, it is about capturing a fleeting moment in time — preserving memories while also creating images that echo the atmosphere of a vanished railway era. In this reflective feature from Railways Illustrated (December 2025), photographer Chris Gee explores why recreating the look and feel…
-
Why does snow prevent rail services from running?
Posted
by
With parts of the country waking to snow outside their windows this morning, let’s look at how trains cope in snowy conditions, and what happens when they don’t.
-
From the archive: Inside Crewe’s railway power control centre in 1962
Posted
by
In September 1962, The Railway Magazine examined the power control centre at Crewe as work advanced on the Crewe to Stafford section of the London Midland Region electrification scheme. The centre already supervised power feed to the Manchester-Crewe and Liverpool-Crewe sections and was the first of four centres intended eventually to cover the entire electrification…
-
From the archive: Inside Healey Mills marshalling yard in 1963
Posted
by
In September 1963, The Railway Magazine took a detailed look at Healey Mills, the new marshalling yard four miles west of Wakefield on the Calder Valley route to Manchester. The article described a yard capable of handling 4,000 wagons a day, with 120 sidings totalling 57 miles of track. HEALEY MILLS, four miles west of…
-
Win tickets for SIX on Santa’s Steam Special
Posted
by
It’s one of the highlights of any railway lover’s Christmas, a magical experience for the whole family… and thanks to our friends at the Severn Valley Railway, you can enjoy a brilliant start to your festive season.
-
From the archive: ‘Snowdon’ rebuilt on the Snowdon Mountain Railway in 1963
Posted
by
In the September 1963 issue of The Railway Magazine, major repairs to Snowdon Mountain Railway locomotive No. 4, Snowdon, were reported following work at the Hunslet Engine Co. Ltd., of Leeds. The article detailed the locomotive’s unusual Abt system features, its rebuilt components and its return to Snowdonia. “Snowdon” rebuilt THE recent major repairs effected…
-
From the archive: School or ‘Silver Jubilee’? A 1982 look back at a forerunner of the High Speed Train
Posted
by
In the September 1982 issue of The Railway Magazine, D. L. A. Smith recalled playing truant in September 1935 to see the LNER’s new “Silver Jubilee” train on its Press Run. His account records the appearance of Silver Link, the passing of the train at Oakleigh Park and the later history of the “Silver Jubilee”.…
-
Masters of Models: Great suppliers for every railway modeller
Posted
by
From specialist DCC equipment and sound to new and pre-owned locomotives, rolling stock, track, scenery and complete layout solutions, there’s a huge amount of expertise available to railway modellers across the UK. We take a look at some of the businesses featured in the latest Masters of Models advertising feature in Rail Express. Railway modelling…
-
Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway
Posted
by
The Llangollen Railway Trust is encouraging supporters to become members as one of Wales’ leading heritage railways celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary year. With close to 1,000 members and around 400 active volunteers, the Trust plays a vital role in preserving and developing the award-winning railway, which runs for ten miles through the spectacular Dee…
-
Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway
Posted
by
The Friends of the Kirklees Light Railway are preparing to celebrate their 20th annual Steam and Diesel Gala this September, with three days of intensive railway action at Whistlestop Valley. The event is set to take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with visiting locomotives Northern Rock and River Mite…
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.
