Steam Railway - Issue 484

In this issue

THE NEW-BUILD HEALTH CHECK Part one of our in-depth look at Britain’s standard gauge new-build projects.

NATIONAL TREASURES: ‘BILLY’ A history of the world’s third oldest steam locomotive.

80 YEARS OF RAILTOURS A look back at 1938 and the RCTS’ first enthusiast tour with GNR No. 1.

Steam Railway Magazine Description:

The UK's biggest-selling steam rail magazine

For more than 30 years Steam Railway has been bringing its readers the very latest news and exclusive stories from across the railway preservation world. If it’s powered by steam and runs on rails, it’s in Steam Railway.

Every four weeks, Steam Railway’s team of writers will:

• Explore the steam rail preservation scene
• Uncover news: whether on heritage or main lines
• Bring you the latest on narrow gauge, industrial and Irish railways
• Report on the latest from the Carriage & Wagon works across the country

Each issue includes in-depth features on various topics – sometimes topical, sometimes random – but always of the highest quality.

The magazine also has some of the finest photographers in the business allied to it, and the magazine is famous for its extensive use of emotive and atmospheric imagery throughout ever issue.

Finally... our indispensable guide to forthcoming events is a big selling point of each issue, providing key calendar dates for unmissable gala events and rail tours, as well as society meetings and latest book and product reviews.