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The Railway Magazine - June 2025

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In this issue

Practice & Performance
John Heaton FCILT was aboard as double-chimney ‘Jubilee’Bahamas returned to Carlisle, with unassisted climbs of Shap and Ais Gill as part of the itinerary.

The spark that lit the flame
In this Railway 200 year, we asked for your memories of how rail enthusiasm began for you.

Engineer and enthusiast
Howard Johnston FCILT pays tribute to the senior British Rail figure who opened the door to US-built traction, helped save the pioneer Class 20 and 40, and developed safety standards for main line steam.

The Railway Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: News

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Train, modern, industry, traction, network, steam, heritage, metro, narrow gauge, overseas

Published continuously since 1897 and with an audited circulation of more than 37,000 copies a month, The Railway Magazine has gained a reputation for quality and accuracy in a fast-moving industry.

Its photos and features set the standard and its award-winning news section is the most comprehensive in the country, covering traction, network, steam, heritage, metro, narrow gauge, overseas and a host of other topics