Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
News - Class 60 fleet in jeopardy, Direct Rail Services provides Workington a€~Floodexa€ shuttles and National Express to lose East Anglian franchise.
News in Pictures - Five Class 37s from DBS & DRS in use on Cambrian engineering trains, the RHTT season comes to an end and Class 66s back on the Murco!
Reviews - A bumper selection of items to read and view are illustrated here, including lots of new products aimed at the diesel era enthusiast.
Pictorial: Warships fight on! - The WRa€ s D600 and D800 a€~Warshipsa€ continue to hold a fascination. We illustrate the two types to tie-in with the new Irwell publication.
Time traveller - Thirty years ago, 47901 emerged from Crewe Works as a Class 58 engine test bed, while the APT claimed the UK rail speed record.
Competition: Seasonal quiz - Freight is the theme for our 50 questions to test your grey matter over the festive break. Get them right and you can win our big prize!
Preservation - Having been isolated at the Llangollen Railway for 15 years, a€~Peaka€ 46010 moves to the GCR(N). A third HNRC Class 20 goes BR Rail blue.
Railtours - The recent axing of the tour to support the repair of a€~Deltica€ 55022 prompts our columnist to ask if railtourers are getting too fickle?
Traction & Rolling Stock - Freightlinera€ s Class 70 locos begin operation, DB Schenker slashes its operational Class 60 fleet and ETLa€ s Class 86/7s start work.
Classified - Looking for a gift, models, something to read or watch, or even a calendar for the new year? Check out our classified and web adverts.
Rail Express Modeller:
Comment: Things are looking up! - We may be in the midst of an economic crunch but we couldna€ t believe it when we totted up the list of new D&E era products that have been revealed in a€~Na€ & a€~OOa€ .
Newsdesk: Trade developments - Bachmann announces the General Electric 70 in 2mm/4mm scale, Farish shows off new 14 and Heljan unveils Lion and four early diesel railbuses!
Newsdesk: Hornby 2010 - After a low-key 2009 programme, is back with a more exciting line-up for 2010. Highlights include a 4-VEP EMU, KFA flat and a selection of containers.
Reviews: Bachmann 4-CEP - We welcome the first Southern Region Mk. 1-based electric multiple unit in the form of Bachmanna€ s original 4-CEP. Will it usher in a new era of third-rail layouts?
Reviews: Bachmann Class 47 - When first released in 2007 Bachmanna€ s Brush Type 4 was a disappointment. the companya€ s credit they went away and retooled the model. The result is here.
Pictorial: Warley new products - Manufacturers were showing off their latest models at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition. best D&product coverage from the NEC starts here.
Pictorial: Warley layouts on show - The 2009 show was recognised as being one of the best for modern layouts for a long time. REM presents some of its favourites from the event.
Serial: Mostyn - Ita€ s all hands to the pump as the Barrowmore club members rush to get more stock completed in time for the Wigan show. How well did they do? Read ona€Ã
News in Pictures - Five Class 37s from DBS & DRS in use on Cambrian engineering trains, the RHTT season comes to an end and Class 66s back on the Murco!
Reviews - A bumper selection of items to read and view are illustrated here, including lots of new products aimed at the diesel era enthusiast.
Pictorial: Warships fight on! - The WRa€ s D600 and D800 a€~Warshipsa€ continue to hold a fascination. We illustrate the two types to tie-in with the new Irwell publication.
Time traveller - Thirty years ago, 47901 emerged from Crewe Works as a Class 58 engine test bed, while the APT claimed the UK rail speed record.
Competition: Seasonal quiz - Freight is the theme for our 50 questions to test your grey matter over the festive break. Get them right and you can win our big prize!
Preservation - Having been isolated at the Llangollen Railway for 15 years, a€~Peaka€ 46010 moves to the GCR(N). A third HNRC Class 20 goes BR Rail blue.
Railtours - The recent axing of the tour to support the repair of a€~Deltica€ 55022 prompts our columnist to ask if railtourers are getting too fickle?
Traction & Rolling Stock - Freightlinera€ s Class 70 locos begin operation, DB Schenker slashes its operational Class 60 fleet and ETLa€ s Class 86/7s start work.
Classified - Looking for a gift, models, something to read or watch, or even a calendar for the new year? Check out our classified and web adverts.
Rail Express Modeller:
Comment: Things are looking up! - We may be in the midst of an economic crunch but we couldna€ t believe it when we totted up the list of new D&E era products that have been revealed in a€~Na€ & a€~OOa€ .
Newsdesk: Trade developments - Bachmann announces the General Electric 70 in 2mm/4mm scale, Farish shows off new 14 and Heljan unveils Lion and four early diesel railbuses!
Newsdesk: Hornby 2010 - After a low-key 2009 programme, is back with a more exciting line-up for 2010. Highlights include a 4-VEP EMU, KFA flat and a selection of containers.
Reviews: Bachmann 4-CEP - We welcome the first Southern Region Mk. 1-based electric multiple unit in the form of Bachmanna€ s original 4-CEP. Will it usher in a new era of third-rail layouts?
Reviews: Bachmann Class 47 - When first released in 2007 Bachmanna€ s Brush Type 4 was a disappointment. the companya€ s credit they went away and retooled the model. The result is here.
Pictorial: Warley new products - Manufacturers were showing off their latest models at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition. best D&product coverage from the NEC starts here.
Pictorial: Warley layouts on show - The 2009 show was recognised as being one of the best for modern layouts for a long time. REM presents some of its favourites from the event.
Serial: Mostyn - Ita€ s all hands to the pump as the Barrowmore club members rush to get more stock completed in time for the Wigan show. How well did they do? Read ona€Ã
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