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.

Oil on troubled waters

Narrow Gauge World

Oil and water mix to fight dry weather steam ban

First Southwold trains in 97 years

Short time out for Merddin

Tinkabell joins naval fleet on Gunpowder line

Unique loco’s shot frames to be replaced

Track this winter on Bala extension?

Restored tram car to enter service at Alford

Funding success keeps Laxey Mine Railway on track

Darj tank members see boiler build first hand

Bond rides back into Amberley

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Revival for mothballed Tralee?

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Perrygrove progresses new Evesham carriages

US theme for Perrygrove Gala

Tamar steams again as oil-firing guinea pig

Gowrie’s boiler now on order

More Stadler trains for Swiss rack line

New owners for Vulcan after 88 years in store

Museum opening renews calls for line’s rebuilding

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Line focus – the Sugar Cane Railway

Children run first winter train services

Timbertown locos find new owners

We want more world news…

Steam on the Somme • A May weekend Gala brought plenty of visitors to ride trains on a multitude of gauges in northern France.

Fire and Iron • James Waite describes changing times and changing gauges at a Vietnam steelworks.

Variety is the spice of life… • The photographers have had plenty of variety to focus on over the past few weeks…

Last Tram to the Caves • Donald Brooks reflects on the closure of a unique Belgian tramway that seemed long-secure.

From little acorns… • Andrew Charman joined the celebrations at the Talyllyn Railway, exactly 75 years after the start of preservation’s first and without doubt most important railway adventure.

Up Stringer’s Creek to Walhalla • Adrian Garner was hooked on learning about Australia’s Puffing Billy Railway more than 60 years ago. It began a quest that finally led to an exhilarating journey on the Walhalla Goldfields line.

Steamed up at Stoneleigh • New organisers but the same appeal on offer at this year’s National Garden Railway Show – Andrew Charman joined the 16mm fraternity.

Rapido doubles its 009 range with tiny Peckett

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NG EXTRA

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

Diary & Special Events

What’s On

Paradise lost • Simply asking earned a young Keith Chester entry to a hidden treasure trove of industrial engines.