# Backtrack Magazine

> A historical journal dedicated to British and Irish railway history. (iPhone/iPad app by Warners Group Publications PLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-magazine/id627992803 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010)
- Category: Travel, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-magazine/id627992803/reviews.md

## What is Backtrack Magazine?

Backtrack was first published in 1987 with the aim of presenting British railway history. At first quarterly and then bi-monthly, Backtrack went monthly in 1995 and has gone from strength to strength, justifying its founder’s identification of a niche in the railway publishing market for a high quality historical journal.

Backtrack’s remit is to cover all aspects of railway history throughout Britain and Ireland, from its earliest days in the era of horse-drawn tramroads up to around ten years back from the present. Locomotives (whether steam, diesel or electric) and rolling stock feature prominently, but Backtrack also looks at the history of particular lines as well as considering the social, political, financial, engineering and labour aspects of railway history. Topics such as stations, bridges, signalling, biographies, train services and staff recollections therefore regularly appear in the magazine.

A strong pictorial content is an important feature of Backtrack and in addition to archive black and white photographs each issue contains quality historical colour coverage of the railway scene, all reproduced to the highest standards.

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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## Key features

- British railway history coverage
- Locomotive and rolling stock details
- Social, political, and financial aspects
- Pictorial content with color and B&W photos
- Purchase current and back issues
- Subscription options available
- Cross-platform purchase protection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backtrack Auto Renewable Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Backtrack Magazine | $29.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| October 2013 (id:796035) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2013 (id:795989) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2013 (id:796124) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2014 (id:795885) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 14 (id:795946) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 14 (id:795679) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 14 (id:796061) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2016 (id:791583) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2017 (id:791587) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2017 (id:790236) | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2018 (id:790256) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2020 (id:785765) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-magazine/id627992803/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very good but was better.

*2020-08-12*

In the early days of the publication there were more thoroughly researched technical and historical articles. It was a serious historical publication and always well worth buying. It has gravitated to being more superficial, however still better than the alternatives on the market.

### 5/5 — Great magazine for all those interested in British railways

*2015-01-18*

Wonderfully in-depth articles on all aspects of British railways. Highly recommended for all rail fans.

## Frequently asked questions about Backtrack Magazine

### What is Backtrack Magazine about?

Backtrack Magazine is a historical journal that covers all aspects of railway history throughout Britain and Ireland, from its earliest days to about ten years ago. It features locomotives, lines, and the social, political, financial, engineering, and labor aspects of railway history.

### Does Backtrack Magazine have ads?

Yes, Backtrack Magazine contains advertisements. As a free app download, ads are part of the monetization model to support its availability.

### How can I purchase issues of Backtrack Magazine?

Within the app, users can purchase the current issue and any back issues. This allows you to access specific content or build your personal archive of the magazine.

### What are the subscription options for Backtrack Magazine?

Backtrack Magazine offers subscriptions within the application. Options include a 6-month subscription for $29.99 and an auto-renewable 1-year subscription for $59.99, which includes a 1-month free trial.

### How does the auto-renewal work for Backtrack Magazine subscriptions?

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the current period's end at the same duration and rate.

### Can I cancel my Backtrack Magazine subscription at any time?

You can turn off auto-renewal through your Account Settings, but you cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid charges.

### What devices is Backtrack Magazine available on?

Backtrack Magazine is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Backtrack Magazine updated?

The app was last updated on August 9, 2023, with version 7.2.4. While the magazine itself has a regular publishing schedule, app updates typically address performance and feature enhancements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.4 — 2023-08-09

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.36 — 2022-08-23

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.0.0 — 2018-06-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improved reading experience
iPhone X support
Bug fixes and other improvements

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

### 4.9.97 — 2016-07-29

General bug fixes, performance and memory improvements

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

### 4.9.86 — 2015-10-22

Fix for issue download problem on iOS9
New iPhone layout
Bug fixes and performance improvements

We love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or questions please contact us: info@pocketmags.com

**Please note that once you update to iOS9 the Newsstand folder will turn into a standard app folder. You will now be able to move your magazine apps out of Newsstand, for example on to your homescreen.**

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