Steam Railway #186 1995 October A3 hit by cash crisis Alnwick steam in 3 years

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Steam Railway #186 1995 October A3 hit by cash crisis Alnwick steam in 3 years
 
Steam Railway #186 1995 October
CONTENTS
FEATURES
Lady of Quality                                                                                                                                                              Renewed enthusiasm for the Great Western Society's project to re-create the elegance of a two-cylinder 'Saint' locomotive could result in it being completed in time for the centenary of the class in 2002. Adrian Knowles examines the challenges that face the GWS in retro-converting 'Hall' No. 4942 Maindy Hall to a 'Saint. 29
Let's wheeze again...                                                                                                                                                        Once written off as 'irreparable', the National Railway Museum's unique `Super D' 0-8-0 is being brought back to life using the latest technology. Curator of Engineering Collections Richard Gibbon concludes his fascinating insight into this restoration.  35
5,753 miles to Umfolozi...                                                                                                                                             Sheep on the line is a common problem - but ostriches? rhinos? Cliff Thomas looks at the narrow gauge railway at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, which has more than its fair share of odd obstructions. 41
Chased - by an ostrich!                                                                                                                                                            The animals which roam freely inside Whipsnade Wild Animal Park are prevented from escaping by barriers called HaHas. Former Whipsnade driver Frank Boait gets us laughing with his experiences of life on the footplate.  44
REGULARS
News
The biggest and best news section in the business - 16 pages of top news stories including narrow gauge and world steam. Our news section offers the most accurate and comprehensive coverage around.  6
Morgan
Columnist David Morgan comments on intolerance in railway preservation and argues that democracy can be compatible with the business needs of private railways. 23
Main Line Points
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Gallery
Top photography from Britain's leading lineside photographers. 46
Down Main
1996 could see as many as six short-haul, steam charters to coastal destinations. David Wilcock reveals all - turn to page 51 to find out the facts!51
Reviews
Our no-nonsense reviews tell YOU which of the latest books, posters and video are worth buying.57
Questions & Answers
Our team of experts answer YOUR questions, including how the side-chimneyed Crosti `9Fs' worked.58
Hunslet's `ugly ducklings'                                         
In the final part of our 'Engines for War' serie Don Townsley, a Hunslet employee for more than 40 years, looks at the 0-6-0 'Austerity' saddle tanks Designed to work harc in poor conditions, the still form an imortant part of railway preservation's motive power fleet. 73
Never mind what's happening - just enjoy the beer!
The Scottish Railway Preservation Society celebrates 25 years of running main line railtours this year. Stuart Seller and Douglas Hodgins recall some of the high - and low - points of its varied and often challenging tours.    78
The Glorious Years
Guest photographer John Barrance recalls his glorious BR steam years before 1968 with a fine selection of colour transparencies. 60
The Theakston One-Stop Steam Guide
Looking for steam this summer? Then don't miss Lynne Best's guide - the most up-date and comprehensive that money can buy with more than 110 visit suggestions. 64
Permanent Way and Not So Permanent Way
Once a hive of activity, Leeds Central and its approaches are a pale shadow of their former glory. Les Nixon returns after 30 years to stir the ghosts. 70
Mailbag
Your views, comments and suggestions - including painting 'A4' No. 60009 Union of South Africa in red!  82
Classified Marketplace
Everything from luggage labels to locomotives - its all here in our classified section. 86
Mixed Traffic
Managing editor Nigel Harris books- off with more of your humour, a 'Thomas' revelation and some priceless media daftness. 90
 
COVER STORIES
? Norden breakthrough for Swanage Railway 14
? A3' hit by cash crisis_ 8
? Alnwick steam 'in three years' 13
? 'Saint' project gathers pace 29
? King George V group throws in towel51
? Steam ban forced on Severn Valley10
? Waterman, announces redundancies 6

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