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Welcome to the September 2025 issue of Railways Illustrated!

Inside this issue inlcudes: there’s a four-page report on those Class 20s going to Kyle of Lochalsh. I must stress that any other really
notable firsts will get a similar amount of coverage – be it 31s getting to Wick, the 45 making it to Fort William, and so on! We have the second part of Robin Ralston’s coverage of Scottish coal trains, this time looking at the 1990/ 2000s with the shadow freight companies and the advent of privatisation.Lots of Class 56s to enjoy there!

And 10 Pictures comes from Paul Shannon and his vast collection of images from the last five decades. It’s not just freight train pictures, either!
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September 2025 Welcome to the September 2025 issue of Railways Illustrated! Inside this issue inlcudes: there’s a four-page report on those Class 20s going to Kyle of Lochalsh. I must stress that any other really notable firsts will get a similar amount of coverage – be it 31s getting to Wick, the 45 making it to Fort William, and so on! We have the second part of Robin Ralston’s coverage of Scottish coal trains, this time looking at the 1990/ 2000s with the shadow freight companies and the advent of privatisation.Lots of Class 56s to enjoy there! And 10 Pictures comes from Paul Shannon and his vast collection of images from the last five decades. It’s not just freight train pictures, either!


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Railways Illustrated  |  September 2025  


Welcome to the September 2025 issue of Railways Illustrated!

Inside this issue inlcudes: there’s a four-page report on those Class 20s going to Kyle of Lochalsh. I must stress that any other really
notable firsts will get a similar amount of coverage – be it 31s getting to Wick, the 45 making it to Fort William, and so on! We have the second part of Robin Ralston’s coverage of Scottish coal trains, this time looking at the 1990/ 2000s with the shadow freight companies and the advent of privatisation.Lots of Class 56s to enjoy there!

And 10 Pictures comes from Paul Shannon and his vast collection of images from the last five decades. It’s not just freight train pictures, either!
read more read less
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Railways Illustrated is the monthly magazine devoted to British railway enthusiasts covering the modern scene. Each issue contains news, features and views in addition to reviews, events diary, charter trains, preservation, main line steam, steam galas, event reviews, nostalgia and rolling stock changes.

Unlike other magazines on the market, Railways Illustrated reviews events, tackles the issues affecting today’s enthusiasts, heritage and modern day railway industries. Railways Illustrated’s review pages give unbiased, objective assessment of railway books, DVDs, models, and other related items. Event reviews cover diesel galas, heritage railways, rail tours and charter trains and main line events.

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Very informative and features very good Reviewed 14 October 2025

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