News - National Express East Coast franchise goes 'critical', DRS to operate Gt Yarmouth 'drags' and Freightliner signs 25-year waste train deal.
News in pictures - Advenza begins running scrap to Sheerness, an NR Class 97/3 stars on railtour, while 20107 & 45060 steal the show at the Swanage gala.
Reviews - An fascinating pair of DVDs are our lead review but there have been several other interesting products released to tempt your wallet!
North Wales Loco-Hauled - Author David Rapson provides the first installment of the history of diesel-hauled passenger services on the Chester to Holyhead route,
Railtours - Spitfire plans tours with DRS Class 66 traction, while our columnist goes behind the scenes at Retro's recent Hanson 'Grid'-hauled special.
Preservation - A 'Hymek' gets a transplant with... a 'Western' power unit! The DPS plans a museum at Barrow Hill to celebrate 50 years of the "Deities'.

Centre: RAIL EXPRESS Modeller:
REM visits Mini-MSW, a 2mm Finescale layout recalling the last years of the Woodhead route. Plus DEMU Showcase.

Time traveller - Twenty years ago, ARC followed Foster Yeoman's lead and ordered GM Class 59s. Plus the pop, current affairs & news from back in the day!
Mess room - BBC2's Top Gear re-enacts the infamous 'Races to the North', while we present a selection of RfD 'European' liveries that might have been!
Traction & Rolling Stock - The first three of two dozen Class 58s leave the UK for France on hire to TSO. Fastline 'Grids' 56301 & 56302 are laid up at Doncaster.
Classifieds - Looking for a gift, something to read or watch, or maybe even some ideas for a holiday? Check out our classified & website adverts here.

Cover: After reactivation work at Springburn Works, Glasgow, Advenza Freight has taken delivery of its first Class 66/8, No. 66841 (ex-DRS 66406). Pictured here in the company's house colours on May 19th, it moved to Longport the following day. As well as No. 66842, Advenza it is expected that two more Class 66s are to join the fleet.