Narrow Gauge World

The only magazine specialising in narrow gauge railways. We recall the past, and offer comprehensive, in-depth coverage of today’s narrow gauge scene. We speak with authority to our readers, many of whom run narrow-gauge railways.

Raising the pressure…

Narrow Gauge World

Steam and electric Coalition to be revived on the Bala Lake

Welshpool Gala hosts a Bowaters loco reunion

Opportunity to drive oldest electric trams

More motive power for Gunpowder line

Buzzrail Gala delayed as lines fight heatwave

Pony saddles up for Victorian event

Ffestiniog Boston Lodge tours score with visitors

Telford’s Steam Tram heads for Devon and Lynton Gala

Irish lines see sliding passenger numbers

BRIEF LINES

More motive power on the way to Blythburgh

Final fling before overhaul for Lincs Coast’s Jurassic

A longer season up the mountain

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Swilly’s surviving station given heritage recognition

Jim awarded for dedication to Donegal line

Welshpool’s Gala beats the weather

Injuries and damage follow Darjeeling shed roof collapse

Fire-damaged locos consigned to scrap

Harz secures close to €11m for rebuilding

Krauss stars at Waldeisenbahn festival

Lost bet becomes fundraising cause for Wiscasset line

Cherry Fest marks Sandstone’s 30th

Loco ready for new line

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From Rankasbitung to Labuan • James Waite begins a three-part study of the narrow gauge of Indonesia and recalls 1970s expeditions to southeast Asia.

Cane Sugar by the Clyde • Donald Brooks describes how stock built for a Scottish Garden Festival runs today on the opposite side of the world.

Special farewells to summer • Some special events provided a suitable finale to the peak operating seasons on the heritage lines, and plenty of attractive views for the photographers…

Not taking no for an answer… • Persistence paid off in 1967 for Jon Marsh, enabling him to capture the end of Dinorwic steam on film.

Steepest to the Summit • Donald Brooks describes a Swiss 800mm gauge line that holds a record unlikely to be beaten.

Answering the call • Michael Farr recalls a early memories from 70-plus years volunteering on the Talyllyn.

Y Gerddi – The Gardens • Andrew Charman checks out some large scale on a small scale from a seasoned railway modeller, inspired by a model greenhouse

Seen at Llanfair…

MODEL LINES

Rapido 009 line gains a Fowler

VIEWPOINT

NG Extra

That was the year that… • Narrow gauge news stories from the archives and their legacy…

Diary & Special Events

What’s On

Speeding Sweet Steam • Keith Chester ponders the not that easy skill of capturing movement in a photograph of a narrow gauge engine.