Diesel & electric railway motive power – yesterday & today

TRACTION magazine is now approaching its 200th issue, and is recognised as the sole publication dedicated to the fascinating development of diesel and electric traction in the United Kingdom. TRACTION is now under the ownership of Atlantic Publishers and is bringing a fresh and vibrant impetus to this popular subject.

Atlantic will ensure that TRACTION remains in the forefront of covering this important era and, at the same time, being an exciting 'read' and an essential reference source.

The editorial content and direction is in the hands of Stephen Rabone, a magazine and book author of recognised talent, both of prototype and modelling subjects. He will be supported by regular columnists, such as Colin Boocock, an authorative author on prototype matters, and Paul Lunn, a keen model railway enthusiast and author.

The content of the magazine will cover all aspects of the modern day railway from the points of view of former and serving railway staff, historians of the railway scene, and of the enthusiast. In addition to covering the historical main line railway scene, TRACTION also looks in depth at diesel and electric power preservation, as well as the continuing use of older locomotives on the national network.

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Cover: Insdie hallowed portals which once were closed doors... Beyer Peacock 2-4-0Ts ‘G H Wood’ and ‘Kissack’ raise steam at Douglas shed, Isle of Man in April. Our behind the scenes feature begins on page 21 .

Photo: Andrew Charman

NARROW GAUGE WORLD is published six times per year. Next issue on sale 26th August 2011

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NARROW GAUGEWORLD

The magazine giving worldwide coverage – yesterday and today

No 76 July/August 2011

CONTENTS

05 First Lines Victorian – and bang up to date...

06 Headline News Penrhyn loco back from the USA

07 UK News New lines and off the lines

12 World News Collision loco is back in action

14 News Extra Carriage restoration to be proud of

15 The Main Event Visitors to Ratty’s 50th birthday

16 Biggest Coffee Morning Vertically-challenged at Leighton

18 Greek Tragedy More lines that are no more

20 Waite’s World Chasing big locos in East Africa

21 21st Century Victorian Train In deep on the Isle of Man

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27 News Gallery The best narrow gauge pictures

31 There and Back Again Australia’s novel Zig Zag line

35 Best Seat in the House Welsh Highland from the footplate

38 Roaming in Romania Recalling once-extensive lines

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42 ViewpointLetters,websites and the quiz

45 NG Modelling A big Leek & Manifold model

46 NG Modelling A brace of Barclay 0-4-0s

48 On the Shelf Stuff for the narrow gauge fan

50 DiaryWhereto see narrow gauge

55 Life on the narrow gauge Braving the boiler test

NARROW GAUGE WORLD – No 76

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