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Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines.

Supported by high quality photography and editorial from experienced railway enthusiasts, Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present day railway scene.

Devoted to coverage of railway companies, train operators, infrastructure functions, main line steam operations and principal modern traction heritage sites, Railways Illustrated also presents a regular photographic overseas feature, some semi-technical articles, and a popular practical series on digital photography.

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Please Note: The gift option Classic Countdown DVD is now out of stock and British Railway DMUs in Colour Book is being offered as an alternative. 

Diesel Decades Book This book is an interesting follow-on to Green Diesel Days and Blue Diesel Days and will provide a vivid pictorial record of the diesel scene on Britain's railways during the decade that saw the most significant changes to the nation's railway industry for more than 50 years.  96 Pages.

British Railway DMUs in Colour A familiar sight on Britain's railways for more than half a century, the diesel multiple-unit (or DMU) was introduced in volume from the mid-1950s, when the type was seen as a cost-effective means of replacing steam locomotives and outdated rolling stock on non-electrified branch lines and secondary routes. Construction of this first generation of BR DMU stock continued into the early 1960s, but contraction of the railway network meant that these units, comprising more than 1,200 trainsets, were to suffice for more than 20 years. By the early 1980s, however thoughts had turned to their successors, and the latter years of BR saw large numbers of 'Sprinter'-type units entering service, not only replacing most of the earlier generation but also taking over many main-line services that had hitherto been locomotive-hauled. The boom in DMU construction continued after railway privatisation in the 1990s, which also resulted in an explosion of new liveries as new operators sought to stamp their individual identities on the trains they ran - a situation which, with the seemingly endless reorganisations of franchises, continues today.  96 Pages

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