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Steam Railway #199 November 1996 Last ditch attempt to save main line steam Stea
Steam Railway No 199 1996 November
CONTENTS
Your features this month...
The life of Riley!
The outspoken boss of Ian V. Riley Engineering tells Hugh Madgin about life in the old East Lancashire Railway Works at Bury.
`Greslev' storms the Moors
Any lingering doubts about the performance of 'A4' No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley over the steep gradients of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway were dispelled the instant it was fired-up for action there, writes John Hunt, who took a turn on the footplate.
Many happy returns!
Since steam returned to the British main line 25 years ago, on October 2 1971, its conquest has spread from a few carefully-chosen routes to almost the whole of the network. Hugh Madgin's main line map shows the extent of the comeback.
Your regulars this month...
News
'S 15's' last salute to Harry Frith; New-look 'King' back in action; Lottery joy for Princess Elizabeth, L&Y saddle tank and 'A I' assembly base; Mid-Hants `U' returns to steam...and much much more in Britain's best steam news round-up.
Narrow Gauge News
European cash for Kirklees Light Railway extension; Taliesin and Lyd construction projects on show at Ffestiniog gala; Golden Valley Railway extension completed. Peter Johnson brings all the narrow gauge news.
World Steam News
David Thornhill reports on a plan to scrap no fewer than 180 steam engines in South Africa, and wonders whether the 'Plandampf' idea can ever take off in Britain.
Morgan
AIRPS Vice Chairman David Morgan considers the real problems preventing preserved railways from taking on a purely regular transport role.
Mailbag
This month there's a timely suggestion from NELPG's Chief Mechanical Engineer Maurice Burns about spark arresters; Great Central engines are recalled - and there's a great idea about spreading firing and driving expertise around.
Down Main
Despite 25 years experience the wheel has almost turned full circle as operators agree to stick to selected 'core' routes in a last-ditch attempt to rescue main line steam. News editor David Wilcock reports on the operators' new plans.
The Magnificent 108
More than 100 steam locomotives have ventured on to Britain's main line system in the past 25 years, some briefly, on their way to special events, and others for much longer periods. Hugh Madgin lists them all.
'Main Line Locolist' mysteries explained
As well as listing the 'main line certificate' status of today's steam locomotive pool, David Wilcock looks at another 23 engines which are to be inspected with a view to possible future main line running.
Land of the last 'Pacifies'
Now that the 'Pacific' wheel arrangement is almost extinct in ordinary commercial use where pockets of steam still linger in the world, Richard Pelham looks at the dwindling number of survivors in India.
Better Steam Photography
With shorter days already upon us, Les Nixon gives some timely advice about using that lower autumn and winter light to best advantage.
Gallery Special
Steam Railway's photographic showcase brings a superb selection of the finest colour photography from 25 years of main line steam.
Questions & Answers
Clive Groome faces the challenge of describing in detail 04 how Gresley's experimental high-pressure, four-cylinder 'Hush-Hush' compound No. 10000 of 1929, with its water-tube boiler and extraordinary 450 lb/sq in pressure, actually worked.
The One-Stop Steam Guide
This month, Lynne Best's definitive 'where to go' guide features essential information about the Severn Valley Railway.
The Glorious Years
Bill Chapman, recalls the twilight days of British Railways steam, when the pressure was on to see as much as possible before it was too late.
Reviews
Another interesting selection of railway books and videos comes under close scrutiny.
Permanent Way & Not So Permanent Way
Wilford, on the old Great Central main line on the southern outskirts of Nottingham, is the setting for this month's photographic comparison.
Mixed Traffic
Nigel Harris helps us to finish with a smile with readers' snippets.
Cover Stories
6 Last-ditch attempt to save main line steam
7 New-look 'King' on the main line
8 Steam clocks up million lottery cash
11 603 Squadron plate fetches ,000!
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