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6Riding the Mallorcan Narrow Gauge Mike Lister visits an island where all its railways appear to have a bright future.

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11The Last Remnant of the Old Corris A slate tramway in a little-known corner of Wales is explored by James Waite.

14The Locomotive Builders The history of John Fowler, which built to such high standards that it was dubbed ‘the Rolls Royce of the narrow gauge’.

21 Fowlers in the Forest The Changa Manga Forestry Railway in Pakistan – and its surprising survivors.

23Anniversaries by the Somme A ‘terrific celebratory gala’ on the Froissy-Cappy-Dompierre line.

24Preservation Pioneer in Saxony Germany’s oldest preserved railway celebrates forty years of operation.

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26Yugoslavia – 1965 The delights of the Steinbeis Railway and its eastern approach are captured in the stunning colour photographs of Charlie Lewis.

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COVER: Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST Stanhopeat the West Lancashire Light Railway’s Steam Gala, October 9, 2005. DOUGLAS ROBINSON

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