Steam World

Steam World is Britain's best selling historical railway magazine. Covering the magical times when steam railways were the lifeblood of the country. It features first-hand accounts from drivers, firemen, BR managers and enthusiasts alike. Featuring magnificent photography from the fifties and sixties, it will bring back wonderful memories coupled with inside information of what it was really like to work, travel and play on the world's best railway.

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THE MARPLES REPORT • As the 60th anniversary of Beeching's report approaches in March 2023, Mark Tittley asks, was Ernest Marples the Nemesis of Britain's railways…or their saviour?

LOCOMOTIVES THAT RAN AWAY FROM MARCH • Peter Wright Historian of the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust describes a couple of incidents where the job got away from the fireman.

TAUNTON TO BARNSTAPLE • Chris Leigh recalls a GWR by-way which was sufficiently spectacular to warrant a closing visit by WR officialdom.

THE UNSEEN RAIL WAY AROUND US • Tony Streeter reflects on the often overlooked history which the railway has left behind in towns and cities, with particular reference to Peterborough.

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COAL FOR LONDON • John Palmer outlines the development of the arrangements for the movement of coal to satisfy the needs of the capital.

PLATFORM • send your letters to Steam World, 4 Milnyard Square, Orton South gate, Peterborough PE2 6GX or steamworld@choicemag.co.uk

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CARLISLE ON TUESDAY AUGUST 21 1928 • Ron Herbert reveals and interprets his father, Arthur Herbert's exceptionally detailed notes from a 'Border City' railway excursion over 90 years ago.

SOUTHERN INCURSIONS AND EXCURSIONS • David Thrower details unusual visitors to SR territory and SR steam wanderings elsewhere during the 1960s. Part one appeared in Steam World December 2022 and part two in January 2023.

1955-63 AN EIGHT- YEAR ADVENTURE • Geoff Rogers recalls eight years of growing up and train spotting beside the East Coast Main Line in north-west England. Part three: 1956/57 The local scene Part 1 and 2 were published in Steam World December 2022 and January 2023.

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