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.

Narrow Gauge World

Well worth the wait…

Locos wave narrow gauge flag at the Greatest Gathering

Awdry weekend is a sellout success

Richmond set for new event after Fair success

Lynton members vote for extension to Parracombe

Darnall projects keeping restoration teams busy

BRIEF LINES

Oldest carriage returns to Isle

RAIB issues safety update following Gartell incident

Britain’s BIGGEST Railway Modelling Exhibition is BACK!

Talyllyn hits five-year £500k fundraising target in single year

Jack is Buzzrail’s youngest yet

Ravenglass locos sold to Cleethorpes

Gala sees Lucy-Lou named

Three visitors for L&B’s Rail 200 Gala

VERA to mark pearl anniversary

Water test for French extension

Tender-first at the Wiscasset

Steel line closes after 145 years

Saxony historic Gala attracts huge crowds

From Chalk to Granite • This year’s Gala at Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum featured its usual selection of visiting locomotives, some of which were on a quarry tour – Andrew Charman was there.

The Hejaz Railway in Jordan and beyond • James Waite concludes his three-part series by heading south from Syria.

The Maharajah’s railways • Keith Chester looks at events leading to the rise and ultimate demise of the world’s longest 2ft gauge network.

Delicate shades of summer • Glorious weather and plenty of action has given the photographers plenty of action in recent weeks.

Return of the African Train • Andrew Charman describes how 50 years ago the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway repatriated an entire train that made a major difference to the line.

The End of the Old Furka? • Donald Brooks recalls a planned farewell in 1981 to the Swiss line over Furka Pass that proved to herald a new beginning.

The Valley recreated • Spotted at a show, a small but superb 009 layout recalling the long-lost Glyn Valley Tramway.

Rolls-Royce of Shay models?

Peco launches L&B-inspired train packs

Dapol goes 009 with Glyn Valley Tramway buildings

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VIEWPOINT

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

Diary & Special Events

A View from the Bridge • Donald Brooks portrays a now lost distinctive feature of Ravenglass station.