Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Railways Today #2 Steam in SOuth Africa Londons underground Barry update Railways Today No 2 CONTENTS 4 Platform The Editor introduces the second issue of Railways Today. 6 High Speed Racing John Nelson rides in the capacious cab of the HST and reports that it was all that he had imagined. The controls, the driver, the route and instructions in great detail, and in true Railways Today fashion. 12 News and views Of interest to everybody involved and linked to railways and locomotives. Compiled by the staff of RT. 14 Sir! Your letters to us, selected with great care for their wisdom, style, and um, compliments. 17 It's the age of the chopper Basil Cooper reflects on the advance of the control system now being used widely abroad, and now beginning to see light of day here in Britain. 22 Special offer! It's an offer you can't afford not to accept. A brilliant print of "Swanage" for the unbelievable price of just . And for a little extra, the artist David Maxey will frame it for you too. 26 Barry update Francis Blake brings us up to date on the happenings at Dai Woodham's premises in Glamorgan. Some good, and bad news. 28 Through the lens Some of the best pictures taken by readers of Railways Today. Nobody can expect professional photographers to be everywhere all the time, so here are a selection of pictures taken by non-professionals who happened to be in the right place, at the right time. 30 "A loud roaring noise erupted . . ." . . . from the footplate of an old Class 15A. A carefully inserted gauge frame glass solved the problem, says Ray Freeman, who came back to England to write this emotive piece on steam locomotive depots and sheds in a certain area of South Africa. 36 Stationary " The word should, perhaps, describe railway station memorabilia. This article, however, describes the hobby of collecting station totems. Written by Tony Parkins. 40 Mutual Improvement Class Books read and reviewed since the previous issue of Railways Today. 42 Tunnel vision The Editor went down the tubes to take a close look at London's Underground system. The nerve centre, and a ride in the cab are all explained here in this major feature. Glorious colour photographs at no extra charge. 48 Economy Severn Editor Nelson interviews the extremely busy Michael Draper, now running the Severn Valley Railway, about his new charge, and the hopes and plans for the future of one of Britain's favourite private railways. 52 Looking West Well known author (three books) and current Editor of the West Country's Great Western Echo, Michael H. C. Baker, enlightens us on how the railways have changed, and which locomotives have replaced what, in this part of the country. 57 Other side of the tracks David Maxey takes an alternative look at things railways and railway mania.... 58 Chasing world steam Rekindled interest in steam locomotives struck K. V. Strickland relatively recently. Here, he describes how he went about revisiting some of the world's remaining pockets of steam locomotive activity. An enthralling story. All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: When you add multiple items to your cart, the reduced shipping charges will automatically be calculated. For direct postage rates to other countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us before making a return. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding or buying. Thanks for looking at our items.
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Location: Talbott, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-22T17:49:44.000Z
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