Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
News - East London Line Phase 2 gets the nod, Network Rail reveals electrification plans, the Government announces the preferred bidder for IEP, DB Schenker to store the entire Class 60 fleet and ECML access rights are revealed.
News in pictures - DB Schenker releases its second repainted locomotive, GM Type 5 66152, into traffic. First freight runs into new Fratton terminal. De-Icers out and about to combat winter weather. Portuguese a€~Class 20a€ features on tour.
Reviews - A nostalgic four-disc DVD on the much-loved Class 37s is our main review. Check out our round-up of the other latest releases of things to read and watch, which includes two pairs of books on signalling and freight stock.
InterCity Swallow - Our Retrospectrum series turns to the final version of InterCity livery, adopted in 1987 with its characteristic Swallow motif. A full fleet list and stunning photos of all classes to carry the scheme complete the story.
Railtours - Coaching stock owner Railfilms (Atlantic & Western) announces its own programme of a€~land cruisea€ style tours under the a€~Statesman Raila€ name. There is a review of Pathfindera€ s GM-powered a€~Mersey Mancuniana€ special.
Preservation - The total of preserved Class 56s hits five as 56086 is rescued from the scrapyard, while recently saved 56101 is to head to Barrow Hill. BR blue 4-VEP 3417 leaves the Bluebell Railway for Eastleigh after just five days!
Time traveller - Two decades ago, the River Ness viaduct collapsed after heavy rains, stranding five Class 37/4 locomotives north of Inverness. Plus the railway, current affairs and pop music news from 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years ago.
Mess room - The Settle & Carlisle route gets a full audio commentary - available to download as mp3s, the Parliamentary bus service is to be replaces and we have Rigga€ s take on the war of words over the East Coast franchise.
Traction & Rolling Stock - After initial promising noises about overhauls, the recession has hit hard in DB Schenkera€ s Class 60 fleet, now cut to less than 20 locos and dropping fast! Advenza Freighta€ s planned reactivation of 37029 also falls through.
Rail Express Modeller:
Reader offer: Colas Class 47s - Having rated the ViTrains Class 47 as the best Brush Type 4 currently available, we are proud to present our first special edition model with the Italian company. Read on for details of how to purchase exclusive models of Colas Raila€ s Nos. 47727 Rebecca & 47749 Demelza.
Newsdesk: Trade developments - Bachmann shows off photographs of its pre-production third-rail 4-CEP EMU. The Teenage Cancer Trusta€ s boss gets in touch to say thank you to RAIL EXPRESS readers. Plus, you can get involved in the hobbya€ s biggest Internet wishlist, held in conjunction with MRE Mag.
Diary: Exhibitions - We preview the Nottingham East Midlands model railway show, which will see the usual high standard of exhibits, along with a strong diesel & electric era presence. REM will be there too, so come along and say hello!
Reviews: Hornby & Bachmann - Our reviewers take a look at the latest selection of new products vying for your credit card, including colourful DMUs, a sound Class 66/7 and two all-new a€~Na€ wagons.
Research: Sector era parcels - 1 - Our Modellera€ s Guide feature returns with a look at the world of Sectorisation era parcels trains. Colourful liveries and a large variety of van typesa€Ã
News in pictures - DB Schenker releases its second repainted locomotive, GM Type 5 66152, into traffic. First freight runs into new Fratton terminal. De-Icers out and about to combat winter weather. Portuguese a€~Class 20a€ features on tour.
Reviews - A nostalgic four-disc DVD on the much-loved Class 37s is our main review. Check out our round-up of the other latest releases of things to read and watch, which includes two pairs of books on signalling and freight stock.
InterCity Swallow - Our Retrospectrum series turns to the final version of InterCity livery, adopted in 1987 with its characteristic Swallow motif. A full fleet list and stunning photos of all classes to carry the scheme complete the story.
Railtours - Coaching stock owner Railfilms (Atlantic & Western) announces its own programme of a€~land cruisea€ style tours under the a€~Statesman Raila€ name. There is a review of Pathfindera€ s GM-powered a€~Mersey Mancuniana€ special.
Preservation - The total of preserved Class 56s hits five as 56086 is rescued from the scrapyard, while recently saved 56101 is to head to Barrow Hill. BR blue 4-VEP 3417 leaves the Bluebell Railway for Eastleigh after just five days!
Time traveller - Two decades ago, the River Ness viaduct collapsed after heavy rains, stranding five Class 37/4 locomotives north of Inverness. Plus the railway, current affairs and pop music news from 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years ago.
Mess room - The Settle & Carlisle route gets a full audio commentary - available to download as mp3s, the Parliamentary bus service is to be replaces and we have Rigga€ s take on the war of words over the East Coast franchise.
Traction & Rolling Stock - After initial promising noises about overhauls, the recession has hit hard in DB Schenkera€ s Class 60 fleet, now cut to less than 20 locos and dropping fast! Advenza Freighta€ s planned reactivation of 37029 also falls through.
Rail Express Modeller:
Reader offer: Colas Class 47s - Having rated the ViTrains Class 47 as the best Brush Type 4 currently available, we are proud to present our first special edition model with the Italian company. Read on for details of how to purchase exclusive models of Colas Raila€ s Nos. 47727 Rebecca & 47749 Demelza.
Newsdesk: Trade developments - Bachmann shows off photographs of its pre-production third-rail 4-CEP EMU. The Teenage Cancer Trusta€ s boss gets in touch to say thank you to RAIL EXPRESS readers. Plus, you can get involved in the hobbya€ s biggest Internet wishlist, held in conjunction with MRE Mag.
Diary: Exhibitions - We preview the Nottingham East Midlands model railway show, which will see the usual high standard of exhibits, along with a strong diesel & electric era presence. REM will be there too, so come along and say hello!
Reviews: Hornby & Bachmann - Our reviewers take a look at the latest selection of new products vying for your credit card, including colourful DMUs, a sound Class 66/7 and two all-new a€~Na€ wagons.
Research: Sector era parcels - 1 - Our Modellera€ s Guide feature returns with a look at the world of Sectorisation era parcels trains. Colourful liveries and a large variety of van typesa€Ã
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