Traction

A celebration of classic diesel and electric locomotives. A bi-monthly publication that includes articles by drivers, railwaymen and enthusiasts. You’ll also find a Traction Modelling section. Most articles are UK-based but you can expect some from Europe.

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Traction

A Highland Adventure • Michael S. Welch recounts the story of a photographic expedition to the Scottish Highlands in 1993.

Green Class 26s to Kyle of Lochalsh

Remembering CO2 by rail: Part One • The conveyance of carbon dioxide using conventional two-axle tanker wagons ended almost a quarter of a century ago. David J. Hayes looks back at such movements during the British Rail and rail freight privatisation eras.

Brake Failure on 56005 • Stuart Broughton had a rather unpleasant experience with 56005 when it was being tested after repairs at Toton depot

East Coast Semaphores

ALEXANDRA SIDINGS • David Hampson and Keith Harrison’s curved twin level layout makes for entertaining viewing, and engaging operation.

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Accurascale HBA/HDA/HMA wagons

‘DP1’ with die-cast body for ‘OO’

Miniature railway for 4mm:1ft scale - out now

Revealed, and ‘in tooling’ – JHA wagons for ‘OO’

BR Blue in the Hope Valley

D9000 and CrossCountry: 1997 - 1999: Part 1 • Andrew Holl worked on the railways from 1989 until 2005 and was with Cross Country from its inception, starting in the Control Office and working through various roles. From 1996 until 1999 he was Operations Manager, which included running the D9000 project and the operational introduction of the ‘Voyager’ fleet in Operation Princess.

Trenau ar Ynys Môn (Trains on Anglesey)

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