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Steam Railway #187 1995 November Assault on Shap Fell Locomotive running shed se
Steam Railway #187 1995 November
CONTENTS
FEATURES
Partners in grime!
Firing and driving a steam locomotive is a challenging yet immensely satisfying experience, as Peter Kelly discovered when he went 'back to school' at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway before getting to grips with '4F' No. 4422.32
Assault on Shap Fell!
Regular steam over Shap ended in 1967. Twenty eight years later, steam has returned with Sir Nigel Gresley, Duke of Gloucester and Duchess of Hamilton pounding the fells with the Days Out 'time trials' Find out how they fared!38
REGULARS
News
All the latest news, brought to you in the most comprehensive news section money can buy with more than 15 pages, including world steam and narrow gauge news! 6
Morgan
Columnist David Morgan asks if the Government's railway privatisation policy is #more than 'selling the family silver'?23
Mailbag
Your views, comments and suggestions including arguments for and against the restoratioh of 'Jubilee' Galatea as a 'Patriot'.29
Permanent Way And Not So Permanent Way
Robert Hawkins looks at sweeping changes affecting Tiverton station in the name of progress.42
Gallery
Top-class railway photography from Britain's leading lineside lensmen.43
Down Main
David Wilcock reveals a new proposal which will see a main line steam programme planned by leading railtour operators, after Waterman Railway's withdrawal.49
Questions & Answers
Everything you ever wanted to know about steam - but were afraid to ask. We have the answers!55
The Theakston Ouse-Stop Steam Guide
Lynne Best's invaluable guide, details every single steam line operating in Britain this month, and our factfile looks at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.64
Nothing left to chance
1994 Kodak/Steam Railway Photographer of the Year competition winner Mike Spencer presents a selection of outstanding pictures from his remarkable portfolio and explains his philosophy on railway photography.58
East Somerset Railway - verging on the big time!
Suddenly it's all coming together for the so called Stawberry Line', founded by wildlife artist David Shepherd, which is now on the verge of an exciting new era. PLUS a special reader offer for David Shepherd's new book.62
A complete and utter washout!
It's mucky, it's hard work and it's all part and parcel of a boiler washout as Mel Holley and Peter Kelly discover at the Severn Valley Railway.78
Railart at Gloucester
Peter Kelly provides a preview of the varied styles in the Guild of Railway Artists' exhibition at Gloucester.84
Reviews
Honesty is our virtue - especially so when we advise on which books and videos are really worth buying70
The Glorious Years
John Barrance serves a second helping of his superb colour transparencies from the pre-I968 BR steam era.73
Main Line Points
Save with our superb coupon collection scheme, with special offers including videos and main line steam and diesel railtours!89
Reader Offers
This month's special mail-order deals for Steam Railway readers offer a variety of videos at discount prices along with signed books including Mac Hawkins' acclaimed Somerset & Dorset title. 9
Mixed Traffic
Managing editor Nigel Harris hangs out the tail lamp on his brakevan with a selection of media daftness and some nutty pictures. 98
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