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Steam Railway #198 1996 October Main Line come back for BLue Peter
Steam Railway #198 1996 October
CONTENTS
Your features this month...
When the rot sets in!
We all know what they do, but how do they do it, and how are they brought back to life when they go wrong? Starting a new series of 'Tools of the Trade' Peter Kelly examines the requirements and solutions of boiler work.
Charters do contribute!
There has been much debate recently about the photographic charter. Opinions vary from 'elitist' to 'history making'. Doug Birmingham argues that the benign effect of charters on the Llangollen Railway is not just restricted to superb exposures.
Where that sun don't shine
With shorter days upon us, Les Nixon looks at making the best use of them, and starts his 'Ask Les' column.
Do we get enough
When projects such as the A I Locomotive Trust are described as "not sufficiently distinctive" by a National Lottery funding body, just what is? David Wilcock investigates whether 'heritage railway' schemes are getting their fair share.
Your regulars this month...
News
Duke of Gloucester over Settle, million-worth of nameplates at Crewe...our unrivalled, in-depth new pages give all the top stories from preservation and the main line steam scene.
Narrow Gauge News
The latest highlights from Britain's burgeoning narrow gauge railways are brought to you by Peter Johnson.
World Steam
A Greek preservation 'first' and Eritrean steam resuscitation are part of David Thornhill's latest report of international steam.
Morgan
The man with the hat bites back!
Mailbag
News of a cornucopia of coaches is one of the subjects aired in the liveliest forum in railway publishing.
Gallery
Superlatives fail us - just turn to the pages!
Down Main
Blue Peter's return to the main line is just one of the topics covered in David Wilcock's lively column, alongside the the essential main line diary, with all the forthcoming main line steam action.
Booking a return to Stanhope
The Weardale Railway is poised to become one of the longest steam railways in the country. John Hunt looks at a railway about to get into its stride.
Exclusive Book Offer
A new book containing some of the finest work to appear in 'The Glorious Years' articles is published on October 28. We have a great reader offer.
it Might Run'
Steve Harris concludes his entertaining recollections of life on the Isle of Man a generation ago.
Questions & Answers
Clive Groome gets to the bottom of a mysterious hum emanating from a steam locomotive's firebox - and explains how far you should go when 'buffering up'.
The One-Stop Steam Guide
There's an even more detailed map for 'Fact File', which this month features the Talyllyn Railway, and we continue to tell you better than anyone else which are the best steam destinations to visit.
The Glorious Years
With a superb selection of images from the North West, Ray Farrell describes the times which were for him truly the 'Glorious Years'.
Reviews
We evaluate a selection of the latest books, videos and posters (not to mention CD Rom).
Classified Marketplace
Steam Railway's outstanding 'small ads' section guides you to what you fancy.
Mixed Traffic
Nigel Harris once more dispenses a chuckle or two from our 'brake van'.
Cover Stories
7 Main line comeback for Blue Peter
12 Railart '96: Special report
58 Lottery cash: does steam get enough?
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