Narrow Gauge World

The only magazine specialising in narrow gauge railways. We recall the past, and offer comprehensive, in-depth coverage of today’s narrow gauge scene. We speak with authority to our readers, many of whom run narrow-gauge railways.

Narrow Gauge World

Clock ticking for new-builds?

Community success as Alford runs first trains in six years

Motion focus as Mountaineer tries boiler for size

James to star at FR Bygones

Workshop X team at full capacity

Falcon no 10 makes its debut at Corris Railway

Perrygrove team to take over Evesham

Penrhyn Society calls it a day

Talyllyn gets first Boston Lodge-built new carriage

BRIEF LINES

Bala residents add £10.7k to extension campaign

Simplex returns at Buzzrail Gala

Mural recalls lost Donegal Railway

Statfold fires up young enthusiasts at learning week

Surprise starring role for Bill’s Manning Wardle at Sibiu Gala

Berlin pioneer line bids to reopen loop

Museum marks 10 years at new home

Derailment on Durango proves but a minor delay

Test takes Hillcrest Shay restoration close to successful conclusion

War Surplus… • Restoration of a First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T for the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (NGW176) provides James Waite with a timely opportunity to review the history of these distinctive machines.

Wickham Survivors on the Isle • Andrew Waldron relates how a group of inspection railcars – officially known as trolleys – still have a special place and a vital role in the Isle of Man.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream… • At the height of summer NGW’s photographers were staying up well after dark to get that perfect shot, while others returned to the days of monochrome…

Sardinian Quest • On an island dominated by railcar services, Michael Sanderson needed several journeys to find a loco-hauled train.

Fifteen times two equals… • The Perrygrove Railway’s David Nelson-Brown tells Andrew Charman why the 15-inch gauge line is a narrow-gauge gem, and why he’s now buying another railway.

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Gants Hill – wartime modelling • Martin Rich describes his latest and typically novel layout in 1:35th scale, which recalls a vital production facility set up during the Second World War.

A Golden Era for 009 • Andrew Charman joined the 009 Society for its impressive 50th anniversary exhibition at Statfold.

ON THE SHELF

SHORT LINES

VIEWPOINT

Narrow Gauge Archeology…

That was the year that… • Narrow gauge news stories from the archives and their legacy…

Diary & Special Events

What’s On

‘It’s an 83!’ • Keith Chester recalls a 1997 visit to Bosnia’s Banovici coal mine, where regular steam operation is finally expected to end this autumn.