Railways Illustrated - August 2024

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Here comes the summer
The arrival of summer has coincided with a number of diesel gala events taking place at some of our main heritage railways. We take a look at some of the highlights from the recent diesel events at the Llangollen Railway, North Norfolk Railway, West Somerset Railway and North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

An asset, not a liability!
Having written comprehensively about the history of the Class 14s in British Railways traff ic and during their time in industry, Anthony Sayer presents a study of the Swindonbuilt Type 1 diesel-hydraulics and challenges the oft -quoted suggestion they should never have been built.

Railways Illustrated Magazine Description:

Railways Illustrated Magazine - The best coverage of today's railway scene. Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines.
Supported by high quality photography and editorial from experienced railway enthusiasts, Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present day railway scene.
Devoted to coverage of railway companies, train operators, infrastructure functions, main line steam operations and principal modern traction heritage sites, Railways Illustrated also presents a regular photographic overseas feature, some semi-technical articles, and a popular practical series on digital photography.