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In this issue

Derby’s get-together! How Greatest Gathering exhibits changed the railways What did the diesels ever do for us? This year we celebrate 200 years of the first passenger railway from Stockton to Darlington, and the headline event is The Greatest Gathering at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane. Pip Dunn looks at the modern traction exhibits and assess their role in the railways.

Railways Illustrated Magazine Description:

Publisher: Mortons

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.