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Carrying a “Whistler” headboard, green-liveries No. 40 106 heads the Vae of Rheidol Railway Supporters Association standard-gauge charter train from Crewe and Chester to Aberystwyth on Westport on December 4, 1982. Photo: Andrew Bannister

From heavy cement trains out of Clitheroe to early air-braked freight operations, this fascinating Railway Magazine archive reveals how BR handled industrial traffic at the time. 👉 Read the full 1983 feature: therailwayhub.co.uk/72781/ribblehe…

1960s ‘N’ gauge modellers are in for a treat with a brand new model of the Class 23 ‘Baby Deltic’ being added to the EFE Rail range. therailwayhub.co.uk/72777/a-baby-b…

Nos. 31 322 and 31 292 stand at York Station on September 29 1982 at the head of the “Tubeliner” coal train from Lackenby to Coby with “Miss Railfreight” on the platform beside them. #TheRailwayHub #RailwayHeritage #SteamRailway #TrainEnthusiast #RailwayPhotography

DOWN CORNISH RIVIERA EXPRESS WEST OF NEWTON ABBOT, G.W.R. “Bulldog” class 4-4-0 locomotive No. 3427 piloting “King” class 4-6-0 locomotive No. 6028, King George VI (From a photograph by H. J. Ashman, 1939 issue of The Railway Magazine!)

Diesel power took centre stage on the NYMR in 2025 Class 37 No. 37264 clocked up more miles than any other loco on the line—but ongoing bridge issues have cut off access to Whitby & triggered a £500K appeal 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗵𝘂𝗯.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸

During Dec & Jan 93 staff at Old Oak Common returned class 47/0 No. 47 004 to original two-tone green livery, mostly in their own time. This view, taken in early January 1994, shows the locomotive nearing completion. Photo: Colin J. Marsden.

There was a rare visit of a GWR Class 166 ‘Turbo’ DMU to Plymouth on November 22, when No. 166214 substituted for the booked IET with the 17.28 from Exeter St David’s and return 18.48 to Cardiff Central, which is seen awaiting departure. JOHN BALDWIN

After years out of use, a rare 1960s Tube train has taken a major step towards a comeback… Brake tests passed, plans forming — and ambitions to run railtours once again. Could this iconic unit soon be back on the rails? 🚇 therailwayhub.co.uk/72773/cravens-…

On 14 September 1992, full power is applied to Perkins-engined class 158 No. 158 824 as it departs from Hereford with the 11.04 Manchester–Cardiff. Photo: Colin J. Marsden. #TheRailwayHub #RailwayHeritage #SteamRailway #TrainEnthusiast #RailwayPhotography #TrainSpotting

A former Craigentinny Class 08 heads for overhaul after a change of ownership, a long-standing Class 11 faces an uncertain fate, and a £40,000 appeal has been launched to secure a Southampton Docks veteran. therailwayhub.co.uk/72764/shunters…

Great photo from our Railway Magazine archive: A class “155” Leyland ‘Sprinter’ forms train 2M02, the 12.58 Great Malvern to Birmingham New Street, on January 7, 1988, at Worcester, where it crosses the River Severn, which was in flood and only inches from breaking its banks.

From our Railway Magazine archive: AN UNORTHODOX IVATT DESIGN The 11.20 a.m. Leeds to Kings Cross express leaving Doncaster on July 30, 1914. The locomotive, No. 271, was the only Great Northern Atlantic to have inside cylinders (From a photograph by K. A. C. R. Nunn)

From beginner-friendly shops to specialist DCC, track systems & precision tools, we’ve brought together some of the hobby’s most reliable names in one place. Discover the businesses helping modellers bring their layouts to life F𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗵𝘂𝗯.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸

From the March 1976 issue of The Railway Magazine: "On August 2 1975 the London–St. Austell Motoriz, led by 47086, passed class “52” No. 1001, “Western Pathfinder”, heading the 12.00 Paignton–Paddington, along the sea wall east of the station" Photo: G. F. Gillham

In 1974, passengers boarded a mystery train from Oakham with no idea where they were heading… 300 miles later, the destination was finally revealed... therailwayhub.co.uk/72737/from-rut…

#ThrowbackThursday GLASGOW DEPARTURE Photo: C. Lofthus Class “26” diesel-electric locomotive waiting to leave Glasgow Queen Street with an evening express for Edinburgh Waverley. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿...

Beachy Head heads to Didcot for the first time ever this spring — a historic visit for one of Britain’s newest steam locomotives. Don’t miss it in action. Read at therailwayhub.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY from @dunkablebath "GWR Railcar No. 22 making history at the East Somerset Railway Spring Gala 🚆 Built in 1940, this rare beauty is one of only three surviving GWR railcars and the only one currently operational.

What did Britain’s Railway Air Services network look like in 1935? This fascinating extract from The Railway Magazine reveals the routes, aircraft and companies shaping early Railway Air Services — including links from London to Glasgow, Jersey and beyond therailwayhub.co.uk/72720/railway-…