Vintage Railway magazine (full year 1978, 12 issues)

Full year of Railway Magazine from 1978, all twelve issues in good condition for their age. 

The Railway Magazine is a prominent British monthly publication focused on railway news, history, and enthusiast topics.

Founded: July 1897 in London, launched by Joseph Lawrence and ex-railwayman Frank E. Cornwall under Railway Publishing Ltd.

Early Editorial: The first editor was George Augustus Nokes (pen name “G. A. Sekon”); he quickly built its reputation and readership to around 25,000.

Editorial Features: From its inception, The Railway Magazine used high-quality paper and was well-illustrated. It included series like “British locomotive practice and performance” (from 1901), “Illustrated Interviews” with senior railway figures, detailed news, and historical articles.

Rivalry and Amalgamation: In 1910, Nokes left and started a rival magazine. Both The Railway Magazine and the new title (eventually known as Transport and Travel Monthly) were bought in 1916 by John Aiton Kay. They were amalgamated in 1923, making The Railway Magazine the sole major UK publication in its field until the 1940s.

Wartime Publishing: During World War II, due to paper shortages, the magazine published bi-monthly from May 1942 until the end of 1949 with a smaller format.

Postwar Era: The publication reverted to monthly in the 1950s, continuing its tradition of in-depth railway coverage and gradually increasing use of color photography.

Ownership and Name Changes:
• From November 1963 to December 1996, it was known simply as Railway Magazine (without “The”).
• It was published by IPC Media until October 2010, and from November 2010, Mortons Media Group has been the publisher.

Legacy: The Railway Magazine remains a leading periodical for railway enthusiasts in the UK and boasts possibly the longest-running published series of any railway publication, alongside a vast digital archive dating back over 120 years.
Today, the magazine continues to cover current British railway news, heritage and historical features, and developments across the rail transport sector.