Railway World

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Railway World
EditorJohn Morris
Categories Rail transport
FrequencyMonthly
Publisher Ian Allan Publishing
FounderGH Lake
First issue1939
Final issueFebruary 2003
CountryEngland
Based in Lichfield
Language English
Website www.ianallan.com/publishing/railworld
ISSN 0033-9032

Railway World was an English-based monthly magazine covering rail transport in Great Britain. Founded by GH Lake in 1939 as Railways, in 1940 it was taken over by JW Fowler and renamed Railway World. It was sold to Ian Allan Publishing in 1959. [1] [2] The final edition was published in February 2003, it was superseded by Railways Illustrated the following month.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Mr JW Fowler Railway World issue 355 December 1969 page 521
  2. Railway World Ian Allan Publishing