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Steam Railway #200 1996 December At lsat a 9F on Windcutter Fort William steam c
Steam Railway #200 1996 December
CONTENTS
Your features this month...
First GCR `Windcutter' trial for No! 92212
Four years after Steam Railway readers bought the 'Windcutter' set for the Great Central Railway, Nigel Harris and Mel Holley witness the 2-10-0's first trial with the mineral wagons.
Turned Out Nice Again!
The restoration of BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T No. 80002 has been one of the best in recent years - as our two great photographs show.
Better Steam Photography
When next you photograph steam, take time to ensure nothing in the background spoils the picture, writes Les Nixon.
'Winter Steam' competition
Win a magnificent Mamiya 645 camera, along with a top-quality tripod and strong box, in our great ,000 winter photographic competition.
Christmas Reviews Extra
Steam Railway brings a bumper selection of gift ideas.
Under the Influence
Looking back over many years of campaigning railway journalism, David Wilcock tells how Steam Railway has influenced events in the world of steam preservation.
Your regulars this month...
News
Significant departures from the North Yorkshire Moors and East Somerset Railways; Buckfastleigh counts cost of `stay-aways'; `K4' on four-week Bluebell tour; rival bid for West Highland steam working...and much more.
Narrow Gauge News
Peter Johnson brings all the news from the narrow gauge scene: Welsh Highland's ,000 Euro-grant; Isle of Man's Sutherland might steam again; WHR Garratts will star at Ffestiniog steam festival.
World Steam News
Last stand for steam at Rustenberg; Bargain main line steam fare in Germany; Vulcan veterans work on in Myanmar...David Thornhill brings together steam news from around the world.
Morgan
Association of Independent Railway Societies' Vice Chairman David Morgan seeks out ways of building on the appeal of heritage railways.
Gallery
A superb winter steam photograph by Peter Skelton and a moody night scene in a signalbox are included our selection of top photographs this month.
Mailbag
`Arrogant' charter photographers slated; King Edward I looks as good as ever; more views on streamlining.
Permanent Way and Not So Permanent Way
A lonely figure walks a dog along a path which was once the Silksworth colliery branch.
The Glorious Years
The 1960s' steam photography of Michael Ellis is featured in Steam Railway's long-running nostalgic series this month.
Questions & Answers
Clive Groome delves into the intricacies of boiler pressures and safety valves, and considers why Gresley stuck with round-topped fireboxes.
The One-Stop Steam Guide
Lynne Best's essential guide to what's on and where features the Bodmin & Wenford Railway this month.
Down Main
The very latest news and informed comment about the main line steam scene from News Editor David Wilcock.
Christmas Video Reviews
A railway video makes a fine Christmas gift: we give our considered opinion on a wide selection.
Mixed Traffic
Nigel Harris finishes off the magazine with his usual touch of humour.
Cover Stories
30 At last, a '9F' on the Windcutter!
7 New challenger for Fort William steam
6 ANOTHER ,000 for Welsh Highland!
8 David Shepherd quits East Somerset Board
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