January 2008

14 The Top Shed Man
Peter Townend, former shedmaster at King?s Cross, talks exclusively to David Wilcock about ?his? ex-LNER Pacifics and the BR heyday.

23 High Speed 2
Jim Steer, director of Greengauge 21, outlines the case for a second high-speed line in the UK.

25 Christmas Ghost Story
Neil Taylor receives a box of slides back from the processors with a mystery tranny in it

26 Farewell GNER
Andy Flowers marks the end of GNER, whose services brought back prestige and glamour.

33 Debranding a Franchise
A Railway Magazine special investigation into the ?hidden? costs of debranding a franchise,

37 2008 Rail Tourers? Guide
There?s no shortage of holiday ideas in our special 2008 Rail Tourers? Guide.

52 Tan gmere turns up trumps
Keith Farr enjoys a day behind preserved ?Battle of Britain? Pacific No. 34067 Tan gmere.

56 limetable Changes
A review of winter timetable changes as the online National Rail timetable faces printed competition.

57 Panorama
Our regular showcase of top railway photographs.