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6 A Tale of Two Garratts We look at two unique locomotives, both built by Beyer Peacock. Both went to Australia – and one came back!

11Celebrations in Saxony Ten years on, the rain-sodden centenary of the Cranzahl to Oberwiesenthal line is recalled by Philip Horton.

16Easter on the Ffestiniog Martin Ellis photographed the many special happenings during this year’s glorious holiday weekend.

18The Locomotive Builders We give readers added value by profiling two manufacturers rather than just one. The Avonside Engine Company contrasts with the lesser-known Balmforth Brothers.

24Tweetsie and the Singing Cowboy The fiftieth anniversary of the North Carolina railroad that owes much to Hollywood movie star Gene Autry.

26 Swedish Splendour James Waite concludes his tour of Sweden’s narrow gauge with a visit to the Jäädraåås – Tallåås Railway – and found it an especially memorable experience.

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29Anten – Grafsnas Railway A remnant of the once enormous Vastgotabanan system ends our look at lines with a distinctly Swedish flavour.

31The Baldwin has landed Patrick Keef sees a legendary 4-6-0T back in steam and declares: “It is everything I ever hoped it would be.”

32News and Views Home Happenings • World Scene • Narrow Gauge Mail

COVER: Garratts NGG 13 No. 49 and NGG 16 No. 113 on the Sandstone Steam Railroad, South Africa, May 2005. DAVID JOY

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