Published on Sunday 15 February 2026 by Model Railway Quest
Passionate, persistent - Ian Allan brushed off adversity to create a transport publishing empire on the foundations of his iconic ABC Guides. He opened model railway shops, organised rail excursions and along the way inadvertently inspired a subculture, to become known as the Father of Trainspotting.
If you're an avid bus, aviation or railway fan you'll have likely read one of his books.
In this episode of Loconory I explore the fascinating life of a remarkable man - Ian Allan.
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