March 2026

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Grab the brand-new March issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.

Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present-day railway scene. Here’s what’s in the  March issue

Take a hike!

Walking the trackbeds of closed railways is a rewarding experience which can be educational and thought-inspiring, and keep you healthy too. Pip Dunn looks at some of his walks and gives tips on how to make the best of a day… and what to look out for!


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A new-look Newquay

The latest branch in Cornwall to benefit from infrastructure upgrades for the Cornish Metro is the 20-mile Par to Newquay line. Craig Munday highlights the changes and how it will make operating on the branch easier and increase capacity.

The locos that that broke barriers

January marks 40 years since the first four General Motors Class 59s landed in the UK, the first American diesel locos and the first privately-owned locos to run on BR. The fleet later expanded to 15 locos of three different sub-classes. Pip Dunn looks back at why they came about, why they were so successful, and what legacy they created.

When green was king

We make no excuses for delving into the SiCol collection once again for another stunning selection of images of trains in the BR green era of the 1960s, with a wide variety of long-lost traction, lines, and operations showcased.

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