BRITISH RAILWAYS ILLUSTRATED, now approaching its 30th year and long known by its cheerful acronym ‘BRILL’. Colour cover, 56 pages of text and, typically, 60-70 high quality black and white images. There are maps and plans/diagrams in most issues. ‘History with a good helping of nostalgia’ is its hallmark with some humour thrown in; concentrates on the steam and early modernisation era of British Railways, 1948 to the 1970s (diesel and electric) but also features subjects and themes from the 1930s and the Second World War. Locomotives and locomotive workings feature prominently but there are always items on rolling stock, buildings, bridges, track and signalling as well as human/social aspects. Lively letters pages keep the readership involved.

Railways Illustrated – May 2026
English | 84 pages | PDF | 84.8 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated – April 2026
English | 84 pages | PDF | 85.9 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated – March 2026
English | 84 pages | PDF | 84.8 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated – February 2026
English | 84 pages | PDF | 87.6 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated - Issue 275, January 2026
English | 84 pages | PDF | 83 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated - December 2025
English | 84 pages | PDF | 90.4 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated - November 2025
English | 84 pages | PDF | 95.1 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated - October 2025
English | 84 pages | PDF | 95.7 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated - Issue 271, September 2025
English | 84 pages | PDF | 99 MB
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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.

Railways Illustrated - Issue 270, August 2025
English | 84 pages | PDF | 97.1 MB
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