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The Railway Magazine - March 2026

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In this issue

Our 1500th issue!
A special souvenir edition to mark 13 decades of continuous publication

Heritage Carriages & Wagons
NWPG to refurbish TEA bogie tank wagon.

Locomotive No. 1500
Continuing a tradition going back to 1951, Philip Atkins marks our latest ‘Century issue’ with a survey of locomotives that have carried the number 1500.

Practice & Performance
John Heaton FCILT looks at some of the work put in by steam, diesel and electric No. 1500s.

1500 Volts
A fi rst attempt at standardising electrifi cation settled on 1500V DC supply, but widespread use was thwarted by the Second World War, after which 25kV AC took over.

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