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

Acting out the scene…

Snowdon abandons new 1.1m hybrids

Pylon plans spark fears for future of Bressingham

Steeple Grange climbs hill again

New booking at Aberystwyth

Rheidol gets set for first-class travel

Two Welsh Highlands complete safety integration for 100 event

Sittingbourne’s Premier to star at Welshpool Gala

Keef planning a golden opening

O&K at Apedale

Young FR members plan Mountaineer’s return

BRIEF LINES

TR’s youngest members turn platinum silver

Five of six siblings reunited at Rhyl

Author points CDR closure blame at his own father

War-torn children’s line resumes running • UKRAINE

Plinthed Croatian loco rescued by museum team

Rhaetia bids for longest record

New Harz workshop receives first customer • GERMANY

BRIEF LINES

Frank Cooper

Puffing Billy lights up holidays

Museum celebrates success of locomotive piston renewal

A steam replacement for diesel?

Narrow Gauge around Mont Blanc: Le Fayet to Martigny • James Waite begins a three-part feature by profiling the line that binds together a fascinating group of railways.

Hauling stone on Cliffe Hill • Clive Hawley looks at a noted 2ft gauge line in Leicestershire – and its preserved locomotives.

High summer – snapped… • As the season approaches its peak the opportunities on the railways for photographers multiply, and the results don’t disappoint…

The End of the Pier Railway • Donald Brooks recalls the chequered career of a seaside line at Southport.

Memories of Margina • Keith Chester recalls a 1985 visit to an idyllic Romanian forestry line.

Feeding the Fishes • Donald Brooks recalls two lines in southern Hungary full of narrow gauge charm.

Big in size – big on quality… • The National Garden Railway Show clearly demonstrated that realistic modelling in large scale is alive and well…

Seen Better Days • Ken Jones goes small, in every sense of the word, creating a miniature railway in one of the smallest modelling scales around…

MODEL LINES

ON THE SHELF

VIEWPOINT

NG EXTRA

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

Diary & Special Events

What’s On

Open Day at Eaton Hall • James Waite had a brilliant day out at the end of June.