Welcome to Narrow Gauge World 
Hello, I'm Andrew Charman, recently-appointed Managing Editor of Narrow Gauge World, taking over from David Joy who I am delighted to say remains as the magazine's Features Editor.
When David founded the magazine back in 1998 he made his intentions very clear – he wanted to create a magazine that would serve narrow gauge railways like no other. It was to have high production values, photographs reproduced to a generous scale, substantial colour content and articles truly reflecting what was once described as the 'wonderful aura of quirkiness' that characterises the narrow gauge. As if that were not enough, coverage would extend to the whole world.
Those values were evident in the first issue that appeared in March 1999 and have remained ever since – crucially, they will remain in future issues under my stewardship. We will continue to (and I quote David once more), act as a forum for all aspects of the narrow gauge scene. Our pages will focus on today's lines as well as taking a nostalgic look at former times. The content will embrace all parts of the world, although the emphasis will always be on the UK and Europe.
Above all, our pages will endeavour not merely to be interesting or even exciting but also inspire a feeling of 'belonging'. In this way, we shall serve as a link between like-minded enthusiasts both at home and all over the world, striving to capture the narrow gauge scene in all its infinite variety, and by so doing enlarge and deepen the appreciation of these most endearing of railways among all who know them.
So why am I here then? Well my credentials include 25 years of mainstream journalism but more importantly a lifetime's 
passion for the narrow gauge, which in recent years has been fulfilled by volunteering on some of the Welsh lines. My role on Narrow Gauge World, basically, is to enhance what we already have, to reflect the important role that today?s narrow gauge plays as both heritage attraction and means of transport. At a time when much of the mainstream railway press relegates narrow gauge to the back pages, we will put it centre stage, reporting, analysing, reflecting everything that happens on the narrow gauge in words and top quality pictures.
As the only newsstand magazine dedicated to the narrow gauge, Narrow Gauge World is here to be a standard-bearer for the narrow gauge. We hope you like what we do, and we want to hear from you about any aspect of the narrow gauge. My contact details are on the homepage, and look out for my Editor's blog page coming soon!
