Archived since Issue 183 Modern Archive Bi-monthly
100 issues
Traction caters for those interested in the fascinating development of classic diesel and electric traction on the railways of mainland Britain, Ireland, continental Europe and the parts of the world where British-built locomotives have operated.

Within the pages of Traction you will find a wide variety of articles written by professional railwaymen, railway historians, photographers and enthusiasts.

You’ll also find a ‘Traction Modelling’ section of the magazine which caters for readers who have an interest in modelling the railway in the era of the classic diesel and electric motive power.

Traction is published every two months.

Latest issue
Traction issue 282 is available now!

Subjects: Hobby, Modelling, Railways, Trains, Transport

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  • First Issue: Issue 183
  • Latest Issue: Issue 282
  • Issue Count: 100
  • Published: Bi-monthly