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May 2025 

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Grab the brand-new May 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 May issue

SVR moves to landslip solution

A serious landslide just north of Hampton Loade has severed the Severn Valley Railway. Managing Director Gus Dunster gives an update on the situation and the fundraising taking place to repair and reopen the line to Bridgnorth

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Here comes the summer!

Now is the time to put some dates in the diary, book your accommodation, and look forward to another potentially great summer of diesel gala action. Pip Dunn rounds up what we know so far.

 

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All go on veteran diesels 

Two of the most fascinating diesel restorations are ongoing, side by side, at the Castlecroft shed at the East Lancashire Railway in Bury. Adam Booth provides and update on the work to return Class 15 D8233 and Class 28 D5705 to traffic.

 

Going green in the 1960s  

Paul Robertson presents a selection of images from his collection of British Railways green diesels hard at work in the 1960s

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