News - West Coast trains are plunged into disarray as a Virgin 'Pendolino' derails at Grayrigg. Eurotunnel buys Class 92s for its Europorte 2 freight service.
News in pictures - 47810 is damned, while 47840 makes a return for FGW. D1015 gains a new identity and 'Grid' and 'Crompton' visitors make for big fun at the NVR.
Time Traveller - The LMR's once ubiquitous Class 25 fleet saw final elimination from BR in 1987. Also features the headlines from 5,10,20,30 and 40 years ago.
Railtours - John Farrow, the former boss of Hertfordshire Railtours, sets up a brand new tour business. Summer looks like being busy for preserved locomotives.
West Midlands Enterprise - The second part of our guide to Black Country wagonload operation sees trunk services through the region highlighted with train consist details.
Preservation - 'Crompton' 33109 re-enters preservation, while Peak Rail offers enthusiasts the chance to choose the livery for 31270. NRM claims a 4-VEP vehicle.

RAIL EXPRESS Modeller - ScotRail operations in the 1980s and 1990s are the subject of REM's '00' gauge feature layout, Falkirk Town, built in Germany

Traction & Rolling Stock - The latest gen and in-depth "behind the headlines' stories on locos, rolling stock and Irish railways, backed up by the best in railway photography.
The Baseline - The Barton Dock branch in Greater Manchester is described. Owned by the Manchester Ship Canal, this fascinating line serves a busy container depot.
Spares and repairs a specialty - Hunslet Engine Co. has entered the market for Class 08 spares and repairs, and can provide everything from wheel reprofiling to complete overhaul.
Mess room - High speed link goes arty as St Pancras gets a new 30ft high sculpture of two lovers embracing. Also, meet Tama the Japanese stationmaster cat.

Cover: On March 6th, Regional Eurostar No. 3313/4 became the first Class 373 train to visit St Pancras International