Issue 253 OUT NOW! 

Flying Scotsman storms Swanage! Explore the history of Britain’s railways! Bahamas booked for Vintage Trains! Issue 253 of Heritage Railway magazine has got the lot!  

As ever, this month’s issue is packed with the best features on our heritage railways, our Railwayana column, up and running guides, the latest news and much more! 

If you’d like to read this edition of HR, then you can cut to the chase and download the digital version, order the print magazine, or better yet save those pennies and subscribe to Heritage Railway. Here’s what to expect this month… 

 FLYING SCOTSMAN RETURNS 

Flying Scotsman fever takes Swanage Railway by storm. 

PRAGMATIC PRESERVATION 

Gareth Evans talks to Chris Price, general manager of the North Yorkshire 

Moors Railway, who shares his views on a range of issues affecting the 

sector – and also what he’s doing to ensure the future survival of Britain’s 

most popular heritage line. 

SEVERN VALLEY BECOMES WELSH VALLEYS 

Despite fears of bad weather and two hiccups, the Severn Valley Railway’s tank engine-dominated, three-day spring steam gala in mid-March brought in the crowds, reports Robin Jones and Gareth Evans.  

PLUS! All the main line news, your headlines, Platform shows off your views and check out our guide to railways running this season! 

Heritage Railway magazine is on sale in UK newsagents and supermarkets, and you can buy the current issue in digital and paper formats here! 

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