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News Embarrassment at the DfT as Government admits mistakes in West Coast award bid process; LUa€ s A Stock ends after 51 yearsa€ service. 13 Time Traveller Rail Express turns the clock back over the decades; 20 years ago, the first VIPs were taken into the Channel Tunnel by rail a short distance. 16 Chemicals on South Humberside Large quantities of chemicals were moved by rail to and from the Port of Immingham. This feature takes a retrospective look at this traffic. 22 LU World London Transport Museum responds to a letter in the national press regarding a cut in the subsidy it receives. 23 Preservation Following its failure on a railtour, the Class 50 Alliance launches an appeal to sort out the engine problems on 50044 Exeter. 26 Over the Top The railway system over the top of London has been transformed in the past five years a€ this is what London Overground has achieved. 35 Railtours Once again the public suffers as a union dispute sees industrial action and a€~work to rulea€ with more DB Schenker-operated charters cancelled. 38 Powerscene Another bumper 15 page section detailing all the interesting movements, namings and livery changes complemented by outstanding imagery. 54 Power by the Hour The number of Brush Type 4s in operation with the Carlisle-based Direct Rail Services has increased again but it is goodbye to spares donor 47709. 56 Shunter Spot While the versatile Brush Type 4s celebrate 50 yearsa€ service, the faithful Class 08 pioneer, D3000, celebrates its diamond anniversary. 57 Coach Compartment Seven long stored carriages kept at Yeovil are moved a€" some to Okehampton and the remainder to Barrow Hill a€" for renovation and re-entry to service. 58 Wagons Roll To augment the expanding timber traffic operated by Colas, 30 Dutch-registered IIA wagons enter service in the UK. 60 Irish Angle After a prolonged period of unsatisfactory service on the Cross-Border trains, the provision of auxiliary power for stock has been solved by using generator vans. 62 Unitary Authority The last operational Class 460 is withdrawn for rebuilding as a Class 458; all the DMU, EMU and DEMU news, coupled with top photography
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