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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
News Authorities call for more direct control over local rail services; Colas wins first contracts in Scotland moving oil. 14 GB Railfreight weathers the recession John Smith, MD GBRf, outlines how diversification has helped his company prosper in what is a difficult market. 16 Box to Box: The Blyth & Tyne In a new series, we take a look at surviving manual signalboxes on a given route a€ the freight-only line serving Blyth is the first. 22 LU World Iconic A stock unit misses preservation a€" after a service life of over half a century, the first A stock unit goes to the breaker. 24 Eastleigh Works Renaissance From being down and out, the famous LSWR Works has seen a dramatic revival in the last five years a€" herea€ s the revival story. 31 Preservation Railway Vehicles Preservation group on the GCR is to build a new 1960s-style diesel brake tender; plus 60mph testing for a€~Deltica€ 55002. 35 Reviews Rail Express offers some honest reviews of recent books and videos to help you choose whether or not to buy. 36 Railtours With two more Class 47s available, including Rail Express, the choice is greater for DRS traction a€" plus steam trips include rare track. 38 Power by the Hour Good news for Class 60s as more GMs head for Poland a€" additional DB Schenker Class 66/0s are to leave the United Kingdom for a new career in Eastern Europe. 40 Powerscene In the largest column yet a€" 16 pages a€" we bring you all the traction news and illustrated with no less than 30 of the finest images from around the country. 56 Unitary Authority Abellio doesna€ t want the Class 317/7s so they head off to Eastleigh Works for warm store a€" plus all the class by class news in the last month. 60 Coach Corridor Pullman Car Emerald, one of the original 44 ECML Pullmans, has been renovated and joins the West Coast Railway fleet. 62 Shunter Spot Seven out of the original 14 Ruston & Hornsby shunters a€" later Class 07 a€" still survive and they celebrate their 50th anniversary this month. 63 Wagons Roll Freightlinera€ s new Ecofret intermodal wagon was on show at the NEC intermodal exhibition a€" will it be the forerunner of many more? 64 Irish Angle Politicians back lobby groupa€ s call for Northern Ireland Railwaysa€ parent company, Translink, to re-open the former Waterside city station. Rail Express Modeller VII Contents/Comment It is all change once again as, with Gareth Bayer having departed for Japan, Simon Bendall takes over the editorial seat and outlines his vision for future issues of Rail Express Modeller. IX Newsdesk: Latest developments The annual a€~wishlista€ results are out and, surprisingly, the air-conditioned Mk.2s top the poll in both 2mm and 4mm.There is also a set of new conversion parts for the NMT from PH Designs. X Review: Bachmann Class 85 Hotly anticipated since first breaking cover last year, Bachmanna€ s first step into the world of ac electric locomotives has now arrived. Will the Class 85 be the model to revolutionise this market? XIII Reviews: Bachmann OTA and VAA Bachmanna€ s position as the principal provider of modern wagons for 4mm scale is further strengthened by the release of the OTA timber wagon, read our review of the VDA-based wagon here. XIV Reviews: Bachmann and Farish latest Rounding out this montha€ s new releases from Barwell is a varied selection of stock, including Class 08 shunters in both 2mm and 4mm and a range of weathered Mk.1 coaches in a€~OOa€ . XVI Modelling: Weedkiller MPV conversion Released to critical acclaim last year, Bachmanna€ s model of the Railtrack/Network Rail Multi Purpose Vehicles is taken a step further by George Woodcock as he creates a weedkiller version. XX Modelling: Thornaby Class 20 During the mid 1980s, the exploits of Thornaby depot in customising its loco fleet garnered much attention. One of its flagship Class 20s is the subject of this upgrade for the Bachmann model. XXII Modelling: Cambrian BAA steel wagon While R-T-R competition is now available, the Cambrian BAA steel wagon still makes a nice model, especially with a few upgrades. A new HMRS book on MGR operations is also reviewed. XXIII Exhibition diary: DEMU Showcase preview June will soon be here so it must be time to make the pilgrimage to Burton upon Trent for DEMUa€ s all D&E Showcase exhibition. Also taking place in the same month is the re-dated Wigan show. XXVI New Series: A Wider View There's more to building a convincing model railway than highly detailed locos and rolling stock. In an occasional new series, subjects from both sides of the boundary fence will be covered. XXIV Serial: Elcot Road #17 With ballasting nearing completion, thoughts turn to the installation of the 750V dc third rail equipment on our 18.83mm/a€~P4a€ project layout with this look at the specification of the real thing.
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