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ISSN: 1466-0180
Cover: On the way in – the Corris Railway’s new-build Falcon 0-4-2ST makes its public steaming debut at the highly successful open day of Alan Keef Ltd on 24th September. In the inset, on the way out – the last public train on the Rhiw Valley Light Railway sets off for one more circuit of the mid-Wales 15-inch gauge line. The final open day after
50 years is described in this issue.
Photos: Andrew Charman
NARROW GAUGE WORLD is published nine times per year. This issue on sale 28th October 2022 Next issue published 30th December 2022
Issue No 171 Nov-Dec 2022
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05 First Lines Fun and sadness at a finale
CONTENTS
06 Headline News Steam debut boosts open day
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07 UK News Talyllyn gets lottery cash
14 World News Czech line under closure threat
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17 World News Special A Decauville debuts in the US
20 Waite’s World Potatoes & Pecketts on Lincs coast
24 News Gallery Galas see out summer
28 From the Archives Mining railroads in California
32 European Lines 110 years on Austrian rack
35 Narrow Gauge Finale Last whistle in the Valley
38 World Lines Cab ride to Indian coast
40 NG Modelling 7mm Lynton & Barnstaple models
42 NG Modelling Three ways of modelling Llanfair line
44 On the Model Shelf Definitely a 7mm month
46 On the Shelf Christmas cards and calendars
48 Viewpoint Extra info from readers
49 NG Extra Modern narrow gauge underground
50 Encounters Solar-powered railcar
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