Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
NOTE: This issue came in six different versions, each with a different front cover
Features & Regulars:
News - 'Open access' passenger operator wins approval for London-Wrexham service, tyre wear cripples Merseyrail and a record-breaking Eurostar run from Paris.
News in pictures - HNRC's Class 20s debut on Lafarge aggregates service, Cotswold Rail's 47828 strums its way onto the sleepers, 33202 is back in blue and 90024 visits the GE-,
Reviews - The latest railway-related products to read and watch are covered, which ;: includes two new books that take a nostalgic look at the BR corporate blue era. "
Do the railways care about design? - With a host of well regarded liveries behind him, Roundel chairman Mike Denny has some outspoken views about the current crop of privatised colour schemes. ;
Railfreight: Making of a design classic - Two decades ago, the Railfreight sector turned the railway on its head with its new corporate identity. RAIL EXPRESS raids its archives for the definitive history.
Retrospectrum: Railfreight General - Short-lived and most famously applied to the Class 50/1 test bed, the Railfreight General scheme is profiled here in the first of RE'S Railfreight Retrospectrums.
Railtours - Ahead of their sale to Direct Rail Services, RE outlines your last chance to grab the Eurostar UK Class 37/6s for haulage. Also includes a full railtour listing.
Time Traveller - The big stories from 5,10, 20, 30 & 40 years ago. Just five years ago, EWS axed the last three Class 58s from UK service, but announced a foreign hire contract..
Preservation - The future of 'Hoover' 50015 is assured, meanwhile another Class 37/5 is saved in the form of 37505. 47292's first passenger run in preservation is illustrated. :
Traction & Rolling Stock - Ex-FM Rail Class 73 is due to return to main line action in a new Railfreight triple grey inspired colour scheme. Includes all your favourite columns and listings.
Mess room - Taxis are hired to change platforms at Newport, railway stations play a big part - in a new blockbuster movie and a look back as Stratford's 'cartoon' sparrow!
RAIL EXPRESS Modeller Section:
CITYSCAPE - REM visits Stoney Lane Depot, an outstanding recreation of 1980s South London rail operations in 'N' gauge by Grahame Hedges
Comment: Best ever livery? - If you thought past editorials in REM were controversial, get ready for the big one! We think Railfreight sub-sector livery was the best ever, but what do you think? Join the debate.
News: Trade developments - Bachmann shows off its latest new 4mm scale model, the 'cut-away' Class 37/0. REM also presents a report from the Gauge '0' Guild's event, which saw JLTRT's '40' released.
Reviews: Chivers wagons - Chivers FineUnes branches out into 4mm scale with six new wagons, including several useful new ballast wagon types, i In a special review extra, REM builds them up.
Layout: Stoney Lane Depot - Following the landmark Hedges Hill Cutting, Grahame Hedges showcases his latest 'N' project, which expands on the south London theme with some great architectural modelling.
Modelling: Railfreight livery - Some tips for modelling the Railfreight sub-sector scheme, Includes depot and terminal signage as well as information;! from the official BR information sheets,
Serial: Mostyn - With back-to-back exhibitions approaching fast, new wagon projects for Mostyn are almost complete. This month sees the spotlight turned on several LMS-designed brake vans.
Exhibitions: Spanner - Looking for something to see in October? Then check out "S REM's unrivalled guide to shows with D&E era interest. There is also a 'news extra' from the NGS 40th anniversary show.
Cover: Which one did you get? This special collector's edition of the magazine features six limited-run metallic silver front covers, each displaying one of the five Railfreight, sub-sector marks or the 'General' symbol.
News - 'Open access' passenger operator wins approval for London-Wrexham service, tyre wear cripples Merseyrail and a record-breaking Eurostar run from Paris.
News in pictures - HNRC's Class 20s debut on Lafarge aggregates service, Cotswold Rail's 47828 strums its way onto the sleepers, 33202 is back in blue and 90024 visits the GE-,
Reviews - The latest railway-related products to read and watch are covered, which ;: includes two new books that take a nostalgic look at the BR corporate blue era. "
Do the railways care about design? - With a host of well regarded liveries behind him, Roundel chairman Mike Denny has some outspoken views about the current crop of privatised colour schemes. ;
Railfreight: Making of a design classic - Two decades ago, the Railfreight sector turned the railway on its head with its new corporate identity. RAIL EXPRESS raids its archives for the definitive history.
Retrospectrum: Railfreight General - Short-lived and most famously applied to the Class 50/1 test bed, the Railfreight General scheme is profiled here in the first of RE'S Railfreight Retrospectrums.
Railtours - Ahead of their sale to Direct Rail Services, RE outlines your last chance to grab the Eurostar UK Class 37/6s for haulage. Also includes a full railtour listing.
Time Traveller - The big stories from 5,10, 20, 30 & 40 years ago. Just five years ago, EWS axed the last three Class 58s from UK service, but announced a foreign hire contract..
Preservation - The future of 'Hoover' 50015 is assured, meanwhile another Class 37/5 is saved in the form of 37505. 47292's first passenger run in preservation is illustrated. :
Traction & Rolling Stock - Ex-FM Rail Class 73 is due to return to main line action in a new Railfreight triple grey inspired colour scheme. Includes all your favourite columns and listings.
Mess room - Taxis are hired to change platforms at Newport, railway stations play a big part - in a new blockbuster movie and a look back as Stratford's 'cartoon' sparrow!
CITYSCAPE - REM visits Stoney Lane Depot, an outstanding recreation of 1980s South London rail operations in 'N' gauge by Grahame Hedges
Comment: Best ever livery? - If you thought past editorials in REM were controversial, get ready for the big one! We think Railfreight sub-sector livery was the best ever, but what do you think? Join the debate.
News: Trade developments - Bachmann shows off its latest new 4mm scale model, the 'cut-away' Class 37/0. REM also presents a report from the Gauge '0' Guild's event, which saw JLTRT's '40' released.
Reviews: Chivers wagons - Chivers FineUnes branches out into 4mm scale with six new wagons, including several useful new ballast wagon types, i In a special review extra, REM builds them up.
Layout: Stoney Lane Depot - Following the landmark Hedges Hill Cutting, Grahame Hedges showcases his latest 'N' project, which expands on the south London theme with some great architectural modelling.
Modelling: Railfreight livery - Some tips for modelling the Railfreight sub-sector scheme, Includes depot and terminal signage as well as information;! from the official BR information sheets,
Serial: Mostyn - With back-to-back exhibitions approaching fast, new wagon projects for Mostyn are almost complete. This month sees the spotlight turned on several LMS-designed brake vans.
Exhibitions: Spanner - Looking for something to see in October? Then check out "S REM's unrivalled guide to shows with D&E era interest. There is also a 'news extra' from the NGS 40th anniversary show.
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