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Railways

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Railways

• The Railway Magazine
• Heritage Railway
• Rail Express

Classic Motorcycle

Whatever road you ride, we've got a read for you

Classic Motorcycle

• Classic Bike Guide
• Classic Dirt Bike
• Classic Mechanics
• Classic MotorCycle
• Classic Racer
• Old Bike Mart
• RealClassic

Modern Motorcycle

Whatever bike you ride, we've got a read for you

Modern Motorcycle

• Back Street Heroes
• Fast Bikes
• Island Racer
• MoreBikes
• Motorcycle Sport & Leisure
• Scootering
• Classic Scooterist

Lifestyle

From locks to loppers and polytunnels to Pontiacs, we've got you covered

Lifestyle

• Classic American
• Kitchen Garden Magzine
• Towpath Talk

+ Specialist interest bookazines

Modelling

Air, rail and water, we have your model building interests covered

Modelling

• Model Engineers
• Model Engineers’ Workshop
• Model Boats
• RCM&E

+ Specialist interest bookazines

We are Publishing

Mortons Media Group produces a large range of magazine titles, including titles in the classic & modern motorcycle sector, scootering, steam railways, heritage transport and classic cars. Mortons Media also produce specialist publications, major annual classic bike shows, and resells material from Europe’s largest motorcycle archive. Mortons Media is specialised in the classic motorcycling magazine niche, but has publications in the four sectors below.

Rail Titles

Mortons Media owns four popular Railway titles, The Railway Magazine, Heritage Railway, Rail Express and The Railway Magazine: Guide to Modelling, as well as a special publication drawn from the archives of The Railway Magazine.

The Railway Magazine
The Railway MagazineBritains best-selling rail title
The Railway Magazine is Britain’s best-selling rail title with an enviable reputation for innovative and informative features, award-winning photography and hard-hitting comment.
Heritage Railway
Heritage RailwayThe brighter steam news magazine
Heritage Railway is the only magazine in its field to concentrate on every aspect of Britain’s wonderful network of preserved railways, whether steam, diesel or electric.
Rail Express
Rail ExpressEssential reading for today's rail enthusiast
Rail Express is Britain’s favourite modern rail enthusiast title and the best for modern traction photography. It provides undiluted coverage of Britain’s railways in the diesel and electric era.
Railways Illustrated
Railways IllustratedThe Railway World - Past, Present & Future
The best coverage of today’s railway scene. Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present-day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines.
Steam Days
Steam DaysSteam nostalgia and railway history at its best
Steam Days is a monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts. Each issue we cover the five regions of British Railways: Western, Southern, London, Midland, Eastern, and Scottish, with the occasional article on Irish railways and the industrial scene.

Classic Motorcycle Titles

Mortons Media publishes seven classic motorcycle titles which are jam-packed with interesting snippets, historical facts, in depth articles, technical features and hands on restorations. Have a look below to find out more about Classic Bike Guide, Classic Dirt Bike, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, The Classic Motorcycle, Classic Racer, Old Bike Mart and Real Classic.

Classic Bike Guide
Classic Bike GuideBuy - Sell - Ride - Restore
Classic Bike Guide explores classic motorcycle ownership and restoration. Beautiful photographs illustrate reviews of rare machines, with news, workshop guides and road tests.
Classic Dirt Bike
Classic Dirt BikeThe best of the Classic Dirtbike world
Classic Dirt Bike is all about off-road power and prowess. It features news, reviews and reports on everything from pre-65 to twinshock and Evo in trials, scrambles, enduros and motocross.
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
Classic Motorcycle MechanicsThe best in modern classic motorcycling
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics looks at maintaining, restoring and rebuilding the modern classics of motorcycling. The ground-breaking machines of the 1970s, 80s and 90s are tested, reviewed and discussed.
The Classic MotorCycle
The Classic MotorCycleCirculates through the world
The Classic MotorCycle brings together news, reviews and archive images from the golden age of motorcycling. Legendary machines, riders and races are celebrated through lavish illustrations and detailed reports.
Classic Racer
Classic RacerWhere legends live on
Classic Racer gives a passionate insight into the golden days of motorcycle racing. Legendary riders are interviewed, the high-powered machines they rode are examined and past racing triumphs are celebrated.
Old Bike Mart
Old Bike MartThe autojumble in your armchair
Old Bike Mart offers the UK’s largest selection of classic motorcycle classifieds. It features news, racing reports, reviews and newly discovered historic machines, as well as hundreds of adverts to browse.
RealClassic
RealClassicRunning, Riding & Rebuilding RealClassic Motorcyles
RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes.

Modern Motorcycle Titles

Mortons Media publishes seven modern motorcycle titles magazine where you can expect the latest motorcycle news, test rides and fascinating interviews with the top figures from the world of two wheels. See below for more information about Back Street Heroes, Fast Bikes, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, Motor Cycle Monthly, On Two Wheels, Scootering and Classic Scooterist.

Back Street Heroes
Back Street HeroesBritain's biggest-selling custom bike magazine
Back Street Heroes is a monthly UK custom bike magazine that helped to popularize a “new breed” of custom motorcycle, distinct from previous choppers.
Fast Bikes
Fast BikesThe best sports bike tests on the planet
Fast Bikes is home to the best sportsbike tests on the planet and is packed with new bike launches, technical insight, hardcore action, masterclasses, racing, reviews and loads more.
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure
Motorcycle Sport & LeisureFor the love of the ride
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure has more world scoops and exclusives than any other motorcycle magazine. It’s got the latest news, test rides, strong views and in-depth interviews.
MoreBikes
MoreBikesThe UK's biggest bike monthly
MoreBikes is Britain’s biggest free biking newspaper. Packed with news, in-depth reviews, new and used bike tests, products, events, and riding tips. Plus hundreds of bikes for sale.
Scootering
ScooteringA way of life since 1985
Scootering is the world’s number one scooter magazine. The best customised and restored scoots are showcased in glorious detail and there’s rally reports, reviews, music and top technical tips too.
Classic Scooterist
Classic ScooteristThe golden years of the scooter lifestyle
Classic Scooterist turns back the clock through the golden ages of the scooter lifestyle. There’s news, reviews, rallies, readers’ rides and a nostalgic look back at bygone scooter times.

Lifestyle Titles

Mortons Media publishes a range of lifestyle publications, from the niche Classic American magazine, to Kitchen Garden, Britain’s best read for fruit & veg growers, to Towpath Talk for the waterways community.

Classic American
Classic AmericanThe UK's Number 1 for 29 years
Classic American celebrates the style and glamour of cars and trucks made in the US of A. From prewar pioneers to ’60s Detroit muscle and modern metal – it’s all here.
Kitchen Garden
Kitchen GardenBritain's best read for fruit & veg growers
Kitchen Garden is Britain’s best guide to growing your own. It offers advice from the finest minds in gardening to make sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot.
Towpath Talk
Towpath TalkThe UK's Number 1 waterways newspaper
Towpath Talk is Britain’s biggest inland waterways publication. It serves the waterways community with the latest news, event reports and product reviews.

Model Titles

Mortons Media publishes a range of modelling publications, from the historic Model Engineer and Model Engineers’ Workshop magazines, to Model Boats, covering every type of model boat, to RCM&E, catering for all aspects of R/C flying.

RCM&E
RCM&ECatering for all aspects of R/C flying
Radio Control Models and Electronics first appeared in May 1960 and is the biggest and best selling monthly model flying magazine in the United Kingdom with a large overseas readership. RCM&E has brought benchmark levels of writing and photography to the hobby and each issue has extensive reviews, informative features and opinionated columns from a number of well-known contributors. RCM&E publishes 12 great issues a year.
Model Boats
Model BoatsCovering every type of model boat
First published over 50 years ago, this great old magazine will be perfect for you if you like building model boats or just enjoy soaking up all of the elements of this huge hobby. Covering every type of model boat including, warships, tugs, lifeboats, historical ships, ferries, submarines and yachts to name a few. Both ‘seaworthy’ remoted controlled vessels through to static display models are featured as well as conversions, modifications, hints and tips and general ‘brain-storming’ ideas to get your juices flowing! Each issue features kit and model reviews, show and club reports and news from the boat modelling world. Model Boats magazine publishes 12 great issues a year.
Model Engineer
Model EngineerOver 100 years of experience
Model Engineer is a great way to stay informed of everything to do with working mechanical models. With over 100 years of experience to draw on, Model Engineer covers everything from classic steam locomotives to cutting-edge modern developments in scale engineering. Regular content includes constructional articles, features on the best techniques and tools available and profiles of full-size modelling subject prototypes. Model Engineer magazine publishes 26 great issues a year.
Model Engineers' Workshop
Model Engineers' WorkshopShining a spotlight on the tools and techniques used by model makers
Model Engineers’ Workshop is the ideal workshop companion for all hobby engineers. Model Engineers’ Workshop shines a spotlight on the tools and techniques used by model makers, light engineers, restorers and customisers and those who like making and modding their own tools. You’ll find readers’ tips, reviews of workshop equipment as well as articles on restoring old tools and making your own as well as the latest new technologies, techniques and materials. Model Engineers’ Workshop magazine publishes 12 great issues a year.

Bookazine Titles

Mortons Media publishes a range of bookazines under a variety of genres, including aviation, railways, scootering, motorcycling, the Royal Family, lifestyle, history, engineering, and biographies. Take a look at a few below.

Aviation Classics
Aviation ClassicsFlying through the ages
Aviation Classics is a series of high-quality glossy publications centred on the world’s greatest aircraft, the events in which they played crucial roles and those who flew, maintained and supported them.
Island Racer
Island RacerIoM TT Racing Annual
Island Racer is the world’s largest and best TT racing publication, and the ultimate 148 page guide to the Isle of Man TT. Each year its 148 pages delivers the most incredible photos, articles and interviews.
Streetfighters
StreetfightersExtreme performance motorcycles
This new 116-page summer special features the best in the extreme performance motorcycle world that Streetfighters has for more years than anyone can remember been at the forefront of showcasing.

Licensing & Syndication

With worldwide licences active across the globe, our brands offer the largest classic and modern motorcycle media content in Europe. Our brands have proven appeal to international readers.

We aim to build strong and effective strategic partnerships, delivering new audience and revenue opportunities for our partners.

You can access Mortons Media Group content through syndication, by searching individual articles and features from across our portfolio.

Local Language Licensing

There is an international appeal to Mortons’ magazines and one-off editions, and this means nearly all products in the range are ideal candidates for local language licensing.

The process is a simple one: Mortons and the proposed licencing partner agree terms and an arrangement is created so the licensing partner receives the necessary material for each issue. The licensing partner then translates the words for its own market using Mortons’ design template.

Local Language Syndication

Rather than licensing a complete magazine, you may prefer to select individual articles or features to publish in an alternative language: for this we offer a syndication agreement.

Once a price for the content is agreed, Mortons’ will supply the required material which can then be translated for re-publication in a different magazine or via an alternative platform.

If you’d like to learn more about the licensing & sydication of Mortons’ publications, please contact circulation manager Steve O’Hara who will be happy to provide further details.

Steve O’Hara |  sohara@mortons.co.uk | +44 1507 529 535

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Mortons Media Group Ltd.

Mortons Media Group Limited produces a large range of magazine titles in classic & modern motorcycle areas, scootering, heritage railways and lifestyle.

Mortons Events operates over 30 shows and events across the UK catering for a range of enthusiast audiences. From classic bike shows to Autojumbles, off-road motorcycles to classic cars; we entertain over a million people every year.

Mortons Print offers the very latest in web offset newspaper printing technology to ensure your publication is produced time after time to the highest quality in printed media.

Mortons Archive is Europe’s largest motorcycle archive containing thousands upon thousands of photographs, glass plates, books, manuals and original documents is available for media use.

Mortons Books are committed to producing quality publications on a range of topics – from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.

Mortons Mailing can provide you with a wide range of services, from single letters to polywrapped multi-insert packs, saving you time and money without compromising on service or quality.