Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Features: DMU crisis looms - Peter Fox predicts a crisis in DMU availability for British train operators in the next few years and examines possible solutions. The Class 150 "Sprinter" story - Alan Yearsley looks back over the lives of the Class 150 "Sprinter" DMUs to date and tells us where to find them in service today. Return to Robin Hood - Robin Sisson tells the story of the decline and revival of the Nottingham-Mansfield-Worksop "Robin Hood Line" and analyses its current situation and future prospects. Including a look at the line's remaining freight traffic. Regulars: Train of thought News - Including: First Great Western in trouble, half-hourly London service for Leeds, storms disrupt services across Britain, Victa/RVEL take over FM Rail operations. Irish News Light Rail News - Including: Edinburgh councillors back tram scheme, fire damages Blackpool "City Class" tram, Luas Red Line extension approved as Green Line looks to increase capacity. Portfolio Mail train Just the Ticket Rolling Stock News - Including: New GBRf 66s launched in new livery, Freightliner to dispense with 57s, Class 442 rundown. Stock Changes Heritage News Special Traffic Notice Railtours Diary Reviews Grumpy Old Man - Peter Fox shares his thoughts. Front cover: Following disruption caused by high winds and heavy rainfall on 18 January, the following week much of the country saw some snowfall. On 23 January, 66622 is seen near Edale in the Hope Valley with 6Z55 08.47 Dowlow-Ferrybridge loaded limestone. Freightliner is due to receive the first of its next batch of 66s in February.
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