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Welcome to
Railways Illustrated
warm welcome to the March issue of
Railways Illustrated.
I’m o en asked
by colleagues (working on non-rail
titles) what the attraction of older
diesels is. Obviously there are several reasons,
but one of the greatest is the noise – nothing
de nes power like a good loud thrash. en you
can factor in variety, as the rst generation 1950s
and 60s diesels o ered a plethora of notes, beats
and decibels. However, as the years have passed
so has the need to be a quieter neighbour, and
so designs from the Class 58 onwards have seen
a progressive reduction in noise levels. A Class
60 or 66 gives a subdued indication of its power,
but nothing compared to a Class 37 at full growl.
Fortunately, Vossloh has changed all that
with its Class 68. Okay it is still down on sheer
A
decibels, but boy does it sound meaty. is is
one reason, along with its aggressive styling, that
it has quickly established a solid fan base. In
this issue we chart the design’s brief history and
consider if a ‘new’ classic has been born. I feel
it has, and in 30 years’ time I’m sure enthusiasts
will be just as fond of the type as many of us are
of Hymeks, 37s, 50s, Deltics or 56s.
With more time and resource now available,
the ‘Rumours’ section returns from this issue
– in a carefully selected and scrutinised form.
anks are due to a new contributor for his
assistance. In its previous incarnation it o en
generated heated online debate and I’ve received
many requests for it to return, and just as many
from people glad it had gone! During my years
dealing with aerospace companies and airlines
the risk of litigation for publishing anything
potentially damaging was one that had to be
taken seriously. e same applies to railway
companies – but hopefully we can again enjoy
some light-hearted speculation.
Meanwhile, new material continues to arrive
on my desk and I look forward to sharing it with
you this year. But don’t forget: if you have a tale
to tell or some old images that haven’t seen the
light of day for years, please get in touch, as I
and your fellow readers would love see them.
Mark
Nicholls
Editor
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ABOVE:
The demise of the UK’s coal-fired power stations continues. Ferrybridge Power Station closes on March 31 and nearby Eggborough is also due to go around the same
time. GBRf 66754 passes Ferrybridge with a coal working on December 11, 2015.
(Robert Falconer)
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ISSN 1479-2230
Vol: 14 No. 03 March 2016
RAILWAYS ILLUSTRATED
March 2016
Contents
Regulars
03
Welcome
Headlines
News
European News
In The Stores
Competition – WIN
Rail First Day covers
Heritage News
What's Happening To...?
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08
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37
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44
48
50
62
76
80
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Industrial News
Pictorial
Steam News
From The Front Coach
Railwayana
Reviews
Class 47 Review
In Box/Rumours
Traction Action
04
20 Swindon Works 30 years ago
30 Making its mark - Vossloh's 68
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Features
20
Greg Morse recalls his final visit to
Swindon Works just a few months before it
closed its doors 30 years ago.
Gone with Regret
56
Editor Mark Nicholls recalls the marathon
that was the annual Desborough School
Railway Society’s pilgrimage to Scotland.
1972 – Turning point for the Railways?
John Vaughan recounts the enormous
variety of traction that has passed his ‘local’
station, Goring-by-Sea in West Sussex,
during the past 50 years.
Schoolboy tales pt8
30
Andy Flowers charts the brief history of
what is proving to be an outstanding
design – the Vossloh Class 68.
New Kid on the Block –
The Class 68
70
90
Good Year Bad Year
50 Years Down the Local
Front Cover:
Direct Rail Services
68008 passes Stenson Junction with
a Mountsorrel to Crewe Basford Hall
ballast working on October 21, 2014.
(Steve Donald)
05
This page:
Class 37 37324
Clydebridge
leads the return working of the first Santa Special back to Alresford pass the
foot crossing between Ropley and Alresford on December 23, 2015. The loco has since been acquired by Colas Rail for
main line use.
(Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts)
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