Traction

A celebration of classic diesel and electric locomotives. A bi-monthly publication that includes articles by drivers, railwaymen and enthusiasts. You’ll also find a Traction Modelling section. Most articles are UK-based but you can expect some from Europe.

Welcome

Traction

East Anglia 1985 • In TRACTION 271 Martin Axford described his first fleeting visit to East Anglia in early 1985. He decided to return for an extended period later in the summer.

REASONS TO BE HAPPY

Bath Road: Part 3 • Roy Kethro continues the account of his early years working at Bristol Bath Road depot.

The Bristolian – The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of a Railwayman Roy Kethro

The Colourful Kent Coast EMUs • Michael S. Welch looks at some of the liveries that the Kent Coast electric multiple units carried in the later years of their long career. The order of the photographs reflects when the units were introduced in Kent.

SOUTHGATE PARK • Shane Wilton and Mark Miller’s entertaining exhibition layout portrays the Capital on the cusp of rail transformation.

Hornby Class 08

Cement terminals

The Life and Times of D5654

Rail level crossings of Avonmouth • Richard Giles details this aspect of railway operation in this former heavy industry area of Bristol and some of the freight traffic once to be seen.

Class 86s on the Great Eastern Main Line

Letters