# Railways Illustrated Magazine — Diesel, electric, steam trains

> Monthly magazine for British railway enthusiasts covering modern and heritage scenes. (iPhone/iPad app by Mortons Media Group Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways-illustrated-magazine/id555321234 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mortons Media Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/510309961)
- Category: Reference, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways-illustrated-magazine/id555321234/reviews.md

## What is Railways Illustrated Magazine?

Railways Illustrated Magazine

Brought to you by Key Publishing Ltd, the Europe’s Leading Transport Publisher. 

Railways Illustrated is the monthly magazine devoted to British railway enthusiasts covering the modern scene. Each issue contains news, features and views in addition to reviews, events diary, charter trains, preservation, mainline steam, steam galas, nostalgia and rolling stock changes. Unlike other magazines on the market, Railways Illustrated reviews events and tackles the issues affecting today’s enthusiasts, heritage and modern day railway industries.

Regular features include:

•        News Extra: The latest and most important railway news from the UK and around the world
•        National Network News: UK traction and infrastructure news stories 
•        Operating Companies: Steam and modern traction on the mainline
•        Diesel and Electric Heritage: Modern traction preservation and heritage
•        Fleet Review: All the UK’s rolling stock changes

And much more!

For more information, visit www.railwaysillustrated.com

Please note: Posters, calendars or wall planners, plans, decals etc. may not necessarily be included with this digital issue. Please check the specific issue’s description within the app, to see if it is included with that digital version. 

Published by Key Publishing Ltd. The entire contents of this title is © copyright. All rights reserved.

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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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You can find our privacy policy here:
http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx

You can find our terms and conditions here:
http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

## Key features

- Modern railway scene coverage
- News, features, and reviews
- Charter trains and preservation
- Mainline steam and galas
- Rolling stock changes
- Digital issue access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Railways Illustrated Auto-Renewable Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Railways Illustrated Auto-Renewable Subscription | $37.99 | per year |
| Railways Illustrated Auto-Renewable Subscription | $4.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January 2012 (id:737587) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 (id:737201) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 (id:735965) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2013 (id:737585) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2013 (id:736604) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2013 (id:737223) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2016 (id:750959) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Loco-hauled Pas... (id:803575) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Testing, Testing (id:803793) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways-illustrated-magazine/id555321234/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dave

*2016-02-04*

Great magazine covering the railway scene.  App works well.

### 5/5 — Top mag.

*2015-12-16*

Very good magazine for the modern rail enthusiast, what more can be said!

### 5/5 — Railways Illustrated

*2014-01-06*

Railways Illustrated is a quality publication from cover to cover. It is full of up to the minute information to keep anybody interested in the British railway scene fully informed. Also the photography is of a very high standard.

I gave the magazine five stars and am sure anyone interested in the railway scene will thoroughly     
enjoy the read.

### 5/5 — Worth every cent!

*2013-11-13*

The very best coverage of the UK railway scene. Great photography and high-quality journalism. Love the quality on the iPad and it sure beats waiting for the hardcopy off the plane.

## Frequently asked questions about Railways Illustrated Magazine

### What kind of content does Railways Illustrated Magazine offer?

Railways Illustrated Magazine offers monthly content for British railway enthusiasts, covering the modern scene. Each issue includes news, features, views, reviews, events, charter trains, preservation, mainline steam, steam galas, nostalgia, and rolling stock changes.

### How can I purchase issues of Railways Illustrated Magazine?

Railways Illustrated Magazine is a free app download. Within the app, users can purchase the current issue and back issues individually. Subscriptions are also available for ongoing access.

### What are the subscription options for Railways Illustrated Magazine?

Subscription plans include monthly ($4.49), 6-month ($19.99), and annual ($37.99) options. The annual subscription includes a 1-month free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I cancel my Railways Illustrated Magazine subscription?

Yes, you can turn off auto-renewal through your Account Settings. However, 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.

### Does Railways Illustrated Magazine have ads?

Yes, the app contains advertisements. As a free app download, it utilizes ads to support its distribution.

### Is Railways Illustrated Magazine available on multiple platforms?

Users can register for or log in to a pocketmags account within the app. This allows for browsing of purchases on multiple platforms and protects your issues in case of a lost device.

### What is the age rating for Railways Illustrated Magazine?

Railways Illustrated Magazine has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### How often is Railways Illustrated Magazine updated?

The latest version of Railways Illustrated Magazine is 7.2.10, which was last updated on August 9, 2024. This suggests regular updates to the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.10 — 2024-08-09

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.

### 7.2.2 — 2023-07-13

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.

### 7.0.15 — 2021-10-23

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

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

### 6.0.6 — 2019-03-07

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**

### 4.9.101 — 2017-02-24

- iOS 11 fixes

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

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