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

Season of goodwill?

Santa trains suffer as lines damaged by winter storms

Ffestiniog’s 200 wheels for big rail anniversary

Funding success lifts Old Kiln closure threat

Boiler contract signed for new Manning Wardles

Slate museum closes for revelopment until 2026

BRIEF LINES

Standard gauge wagon recalls Talyllyn heritage

£3.5m losses put Manx lines under pressure again

Legacy funds new boiler for S&K’s Melior

Woto finds new home at Apedale Valley

Workshop X team mourn passing of stalwart Mike

Wartime tragedy commemorated by Moseley Trust

Zillertal heads for home after five years in Wales

Tracklaying to start at Donegal?

Chance to get involved in Romanian railway adventure

Collection escapes as fire threatens museum

Harz records €5.6m losses

New views at Kalka

Cake for an anniversary celebration

70 years of child’s play

Shock at passing of preservation stalwart Eamonn

Pete waves goodbye as Perry finally heads to new home

One-man loco build closes on goal

Dahuichang Quarry Railway • James Waite concludes his series on China by focusing on a stone-carrying line close to Beijing.

A NARROW GAUGE WORLD SUBSCRIBER ENJOYS…

The turning of the season… • In the cold of winter most of the lines shut up shop before re-emerging for Santa Special trains, but there were still some end-of-year pictures to be had…

Banking on success • Patience is paying off in mid-Wales as the Corris Railway’s embankment project closes on completion and opens the door to a southern extension. Andrew Charman reports.

To the Top of Europe • Donald Brooks takes a seasonal look at Switzerland and what can claim to be the world’s most financially successful narrow gauge railway.

Centenary at Trondheim • The world’s most northern tramway system has celebrated its centenary. Sjors van Dongen looks back at the troubled history of the metre gauge Graakalbanen in Norway.

Electric avenue • Narrow gauge new tech has arrived in the Bure Valley.

For National read Festival…

MODEL LINES

Wood work

Tin and curls from Bachmann

Colourful from Bachmann

ON THE SHELF

VIEWPOINT

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

Night Session • Keith Chester recalls a successful evening close to 50 years ago at Wernigerode, East Germany.