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Railways Illustrated Magazine - June 2025

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In this issue

The good times are returning It’s been a challenging few years for the Scottish Railway Preservation Society’s charter operations, but it has been working hard and is now coming through the other side. Pip Dunn finds out more. Deal or no deal Direct Rail Services has always been one of the most interesting freight operating companies over the years. After three decades in business, Pip Dunn looks back at the changing fleet it has operated.

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.