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ArticleWelcome

Welcome to another issue of RI, and, maybe it’s due to the stunning weather, but I’ve struggled to get everything in, both news and images. I’ve had over 350 photo submissions. The shortlist for the ‘Pictorial’ pages was over 25 to start with,...

Editor Pip Dunn

ArticleKEEP IN TOUCH

If you have any comments, photographic contributions, feature suggestions, or constructive feedback, please contact Pip Dunn by email at pip.dunn@eastfieldmedia.com or via the postal address provided on page 4.

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ArticleWhat’s happening to….?

The middle joints on the Class 04’s coupling rods were examined as they have quite a bit of side movement and are a bit worn and rattling when in use. A retaining nut was found to be lipped, not flat faced, so that was machined flat. After...

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ArticleStanding out from the crowd

Over the years there have been a number of locos that were, well, just that little bit different. Sometimes it was because they had an alternative engine, or some other alteration which made them stand out. In the first of two parts, Pip Dunn...

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ArticleWhy not take out a subscription?

The easiest and cheapest way to get your copy of Railways Illustrated each month is to take out a subscription. Full details are on page 58/59. At the moment, a subscription by Direct Debit means you will beat any price rises, you usually...

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ArticleIt’s always cool to be green

Due to popular request, we return to the Sicol collection again for a helping of images of the variety of trains in the BR green era of the 1960s when the infrastructure, rolling stock and locos were just that little bit more interesting. Due...

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ArticleTen Pictures

This month’s Ten Pictures comes from Jimmy Wilson. Like so many railway enthusiasts his interest in the hobby was influenced by his father whose interest lay in the Border Counties and branch lines around Morpeth.

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