Features
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Humphrey Platts, the railway photographer
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Nick Pigott meets Humphrey Platts, who began photographing trains just after the Second World War, capturing a fascinating transitional period on the railways.
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From the archive: New Yankee jewel in the Exmoor crown!
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It is 82 years since the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway closed, and 38 years since a revivalist association was formed. One of its core mission statements was to restore the legendary line exactly as it was – and thanks to the culmination of a £650,000 new build locomotive project, now has a complete ‘original’ train.…
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Immerse yourself in the East Anglian Railway Museum
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It’s a slice of living history, and for anyone interested in railways the East Anglian Railway Museum is simply a great family day out.
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From the archive: Safeguarding on transport
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The Railway Magazine backs safeguarding on transport initiative to protect children at risk.
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Ever wondered how the Harry Potter rail scenes were made?
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The exclusive behind-the-scenes report by James Shuttleworth.
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Practice & Performance: ScotRail progress
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Scotland’s railways are undergoing a transformation. John Heaton FCILT assesses the performance of ScotRail’s new traction.
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From the archive: Building for the future
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Ben Jones visits Bridgnorth to discover how the Severn Valley Railway is investing in new facilities to cope with ever-increasing visitor numbers.
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From the archive: Colossus of conservation
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The world has been in mourning for East Somerset Railway founder David Shepherd, who died aged 86 on September 19 2018, after losing a 10-week fight in hospital with Parkinson’s Disease.
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From the archive: The Cold North Wind
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The autumn of 1967 saw the end of steam on the Eastern Region and at the great railway centre of Crewe.
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District Line 150
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Christopher Westcott looks back over the complicated history of London Underground’s District Line, which is celebrating 150 years of operation.
