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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
6 News Tenders are issued for Crossrail EMUs, 40 Class 350 units are ordered for Trans-Pennine Express & London Midland and GBRf wins Crossrail spoil removal contract. 14 Let the grain take the train David Ratcliffe takes a reflective look back at the vast grain movements which, sadly, all but finished with the abolition of Speedlink in 1991. 22 Time Traveller Ita€ s time to turn the clock back through the last five decades: Ten years ago came the news that Travelling Post Offices were to end. 25 LU World The arrival of the seven-car and eight-car S Stock means upgrades for the two District Line depots at Ealing common and Upminster. 26 Railtours Preserved AC electric E3137/86259 is being used regularly on the a€~Cumbrian Mountain Expressa€ from Euston to Preston. Our reviewer sampled it. 28 Preservation Three Class 08s have now achieved preservation status having been acquired from private industry. Plus a round up of all the yeara€ s diesel galas. 31 Reviews Whata€ s new in the publication world so you can relax in your chair? Rail Express provides an authoritative review of the latest books. 32 Power by the Hour Colas acquired four class 56s and more examples are taken on board for a return to service by BARS and Europhoenix. 34 Powerscene Another 14 pages packed with all the fascinating movements, coupled with namings, liveries, stock changes and outstanding imagery. 48 Shunter Spot Ita€ s hard to believe that DBS now has just over 20 operational a€~Gronksa€ . We have the run down and also show the recent FGW shuffle of its fleet. 50 Unitary Authority The two a€~Sprintera€ prototypes are back in action, this time with FGW on the Reading-Basingstoke route: Plus news from all the DMU/EMU classes. 54 Coach Corridor The Mid Norfolk Railway is well known for its modern traction and Mk.2 stock. Now it has the first Mk.3 catering car in preservation! 55 Wagons Roll Among the latest news is the snow melt vehicle being trialled in Scotland - details and picture. 56 Irish Angle Preservation beckons for a a€~Thumpera€ unit at Downpatrick and preserved Hunslet 102 Falcon and Sulzer B113 are moved to the Cultra Museum. Rail Express Modeller VI Comment: International Toy Fair The editor reports from the 63rd Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair in Nuremburg. While British announcements were thin on the ground, the event still makes for a fascinating visit. VIII Newdesk The N Gauge Society illustrates early pre-production samples of its forthcoming LMS/BR inspection saloon. There are new parts from Shawplan including BRCW Type 2/3 lazerglaze sets. X Model Rail Scotland new products The huge exhibition at the SECC in Glasgow saw many new products shown off to expectant customers. We illustrate the most exciting new items in our special Newsdesk extra report. XIV Model Rail Scotland layout pictorial With well over 50 layouts attending, the Scottish show tries to provide something for all tastes. There was an impressive line-up of D&E era projects and the highlights are illustrated here. XVII Reviews: Bachmann and Hornby Bachmann has now added the green liveried variants of the Derby Lightweight DMU - something thata€ s likely to prove popular. Hornbya€ s new release is the distinctive Full Brake for the Gresley carriages range. XX Reviews: Graham Farish and Hornby Graham Farish follows up its selection of previously reviewed Mk.1 coaches with the General Utility Van variant. There is also a round-up of the montha€ s other new releases in a€~OOa€ . XXII Layout feature: Loch Dore Due to appear at the Stowmarket exhibition in April, Ian Harpera€ s Loch Dore is based on the colourful 1980s period in Scotland. Read on for a description of this a€~OOa€ gauge layout. XXXI Exhibition Diary/SS3 Our monthly guide to forthcoming model railway shows with a significant D&E era layout presence. Plus, our irregular columnist returns with some thoughts about new announcements. XXXII Serial: Elcot Road The 15th instalment of our a€~P4a€ layout building series continues the scenery theme as Simon and Terry Bendall move on to ballasting. It isna€ t fun but here are some tips to make it easier.
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