The Southern Way - Issue 73

The Southern Way - Issue 73

Since its first issue published in 2007, The Southern Way has become the acknowledged definitive journal on the history and heritage of the Southern Railway and the Southern Region of British Railways. The quarterly periodical continues to be the 'go-to' reference for all those interested in the UK's Southern Railways. Each issue contains a variety of articles and photo features, each offering an in-depth exploration of an historical aspect of the railways, rolling stock, infrastructure, incidents, events and people associated with 'The Southern Way'.

Illustrated throughout its 96 pages, including rare and previously unseen colour images, The Southern Way continues to be the ultimate reference source for railway modellers, historians and enthusiasts.

Southern Way 73 includes the regular mix of articles covering topics that will be of interest to those fascinated with the history of railways in Southern England from their earliest days to the modern age. For this issue, features include

A profile of the Ashford to Hastings line, which celebrates its 175th anniversary this year
The operation of the BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0s on the Southern
A tribute to the long-lived Class 455 EMUs, which have now all been withdrawn
A history of the unusual branch line to Devil’s Dyke to the west of Brighton
A survey covering the railway stations of south and east Kent.
Softback, 96 pages, numerous black & white and colour illustrations