''Railways Illustrated'' is a British monthly railway magazine. Inside there is detail of
news
News is information about current events. This may be provided through many different media: word of mouth, printing, postal systems, broadcasting, electronic communication, or through the testimony of observers and witnesses to events. N ...
, stock changes, tours, and more. It is aimed at
railway enthusiasts.
Founded in 2003 by
Ian Allan Publishing
Ian Allan Publishing was an English publisher, established in 1942, which specialised in transport books. It was founded by Ian Allan.
In 1942 Ian Allan, then working in the public relations department for the Southern Railway at Waterloo st ...
, it was published by
Key Publishing from 2012 until 2020 when purchased by
Mortons Media Group.
History
When the circulation of ''
Railway World
''Railway World'' was an English-based monthly magazine covering rail transport in Great Britain. Founded by GH Lake in 1939 as ''Railways'', in 1940 it was taken over by JW Fowler and renamed ''Railway World''. It was sold to Ian Allan Publishin ...
'' decreased to an unviable level,
Ian Allan Publishing
Ian Allan Publishing was an English publisher, established in 1942, which specialised in transport books. It was founded by Ian Allan.
In 1942 Ian Allan, then working in the public relations department for the Southern Railway at Waterloo st ...
, decided to replace the title entirely. The new monthly publication was initially to be called Railways, but given the heavy photographic content of the new title, as well as the similarity of the name to other magazines, the brand of ''Railways Illustrated'' was decided on. The masthead (logo) for the new title was designed by freelance designer Andrew Staniland. The new editor, Colin J. Marsden, appointed his own team, with just two members of the previous team, Brian Morrison and John Whitehouse, transferring to the new title. Because of the timescales, the new ''Railways Illustrated'' editorial team also produced the last two issues of ''Railway World''.
After several years the editorship transferred from Colin J. Marsden to Pip Dunn, who replaced the entire editorial team. In early 2012 the rights to publish the magazine, along with all of the railway magazine titles of Ian Allan Publishing, were acquired by
Key Publishing. In September 2020, ''Railways Illustrated'' was sold to
Mortons Media Group.
Issue
The September 2015 issue is Vol. 13 No. 09.
Its size is A4.
Inside
On the cover, main news stories are displayed. Inside, the news pages supply a detailed description with pictures where possible. Also, there is usually a main feature, such as Branchline Britain (March 2011 issue), or 'Inside Neville Hill Depot'. Also in the magazine, you'll usually find two pages of modelling, showing you what's currently in Hattons. This is a regular. Another regular is ''What's in the next issue'' at the end, and as the title suggests, it provides a brief insight into the next issue.
Extras
Occasionally, ''Railways Illustrated'' will come with a supplement of some sort. These can include a modelling section, special rides, history (for example, the history of the
Class 55 in February 2011's issue), and more.
See also
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Rail transport in Great Britain
The railway system in Great Britain is the oldest railway system in the world. The first locomotive-hauled public railway opened in 1825, which was followed by an era of rapid expansion. Most of the track is managed by Network Rail, which in ...
References
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Rail transport magazines published in the United Kingdom
2003 establishments in England
Magazines established in 2003
Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom