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Railways Illustrated Magazine - April 2026

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In this issue

The execution chamber
CF Booth has gone into administration, ending more than 50 years of scrapping ex-BR diesel and electric locos, with nearly 600 meeting their doom in the Rotherham yard. Pip Dunn looks at what was broken up there, and when.

Metrovick survivor in the limelight at Bury night photoshoot
Freightliner split: Heavy Haul Rail and Intermodal fl eets listed
GBRf traction sale: Invites o ered for Class 08s, 47s, 59 and 60s
NYMR bridge to be ‘patched up’ to allow 2026 through running

Rumours and Gossip

Living Life in the Past Lan

Railways Illustrated Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Railways Illustrated Magazine - The best coverage of today's railway scene. Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines.

Supported by high quality photography and editorial from experienced railway enthusiasts, Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present day railway scene.

Devoted to coverage of railway companies, train operators, infrastructure functions, main line steam operations and principal modern traction heritage sites, Railways Illustrated also presents a regular photographic overseas feature, some semi-technical articles, and a popular practical series on digital photography.