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

New Year’s Revelations…

Rheatian sets a world record with mile-long train

Welsh Highland suffers collision on road crossing

Talyllyn’s Stuart to head north

Alishan diesel starts its journey to Wales

Adrian Shooter

‘Collection X’ Henschel sold to bakery line

FF&WHR reveals 2023 events

Polar Bear goes into hibernation

Bala reveals physical progress on extension

BRIEF LINES

Talyllyn and Amerton earn heritage accolades

Moseley restores its first Ruston

Luttermoller boiler goes for repair

Sutton line revival plan

Cost goes up for Corris experience

Build begins on small loco shed at Boston Lodge

Swilly wagon found in wood – 70 years on

Coal crisis dooms early morning school train

Frisco overturn injures seven

Crowds flock to ride reopened Matheran line

MOB launches revolutionary gauge-changing train

BRIEF LINES

Sugar line extension – a world first?

Pete plans a longer hobby…

First steam raised for 46 years in Decauville boiler

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On Track for the Next 50 • Andrew Charman celebrates a Golden Anniversary at Alan Keef Ltd, and discovers the firm is about more than people might think…

Chilly but creative end to year • The final operating days of 2022 and a host of photo charters ensured the photographers were kept busy.

NARROW GAUGE WORLD

Twilight of the JHMD? • James Waite gives more background on the Czech line which we reported in NGW171 is threatened with permanent closure.

Green coal… • Developing a solid fuel for steam locomotives made from rapemeal, a 100 per cent renewable source – Phil Thompson tells the story so far.

Last of the Rustons • Andrew Waldron & Ted McAvoy lament the end of an era in Ireland.

Back at the National • The return of the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition, and with plenty of small-scale narrow gauge to enjoy, was not a moment too soon for Andrew Charman.

Penrhyn on the Slate • Andrew Charman takes a close look at Bachmann’s latest delight for 009 scale, the Penrhyn Hunslet 0-4-0ST.

ON THE MODEL SHELF

ON THE SHELF

VIEWPOINT

What happened to the snipers? • A cautionary tale from Michael Chapman…

That was the year that this happened… • A bumper winter episode recalling narrow gauge news stories from the archives and their legacy…

Fresh Snow and Green Grass at Brienz • Tony Nicholson experienced striking contrasts on a visit to the famous Swiss line a little over ten years ago in September 2012.