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.

Welcome

Traction

British Rails’s electric locomotive procurement in the 1980s

The ECML around Doncaster in the mid 1980s • Part 2: Freight Traffic

A challenging recovery • Colin Boocock found himself 'in at the deep end' once more when two Class 31s ran away from Cricklewood depot in 1988.

Devon and Cornwall mail traffic in the late 1990s

OLDSHAW • Three friends modelling in three different scales purchase a layout and reinvent its operation.

REASONS TO BE HAPPY • We understand that times are tough so we've put together a TRACTION subscription offer that will put a smile on your face!

Accurascale Class 37/4

Bachmann enters 7mm:1ft scale market through EFE Rail brand

Sonic Models reveals retailer exclusive

Preserved BR green Class 33/2 announced for 'OO'

Sand Hoppers at Warrington

Remembering the Holmethorpe Sand Traffic • David J. Hayes looks back at rail movements from this Surrey sand quarry during the 1970s and 1980s.

Basingstoke to Salisbury • Following our look at the line from Winchester to Southampton in TRACTION 275 we remain on Southern region territory, this time heading from Basingstoke to Salisbury. Gavin Morrison’s photos take us back to the days of locomotive hauled trains on this non-electrified line.

Bath Road: Part 2 by Roy Kethro • Roy Kethro continues his account of the start of his railway career at Bristol Bath Road depot.

Letters • E-mail: steverabone@hotmail.com Editorial postal address: 120 Churchill Road, Middlesbrough TS6 9NS