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Rail Express Magazine - May 2026

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In this issue

PLUS
■ Class 222s confirmed for ScotRail
■ John Smith steps back from GBRf
■ Five new West Midlands stations open
■ TfW completes Valley Lines electrification
■ Heritage lines facing fuel cost crisis

MODELLINGPLUS SECTION
■ West Highland Line in ‘N’ gauge
■ Rapido Class 45 ‘Peak’ reviewed
■ Spotlight on Cavalex Class 56
■ Building station platforms
■ All the latest model news

DIESELS ON THE S&C
As the Settle & Carlisle line celebrates its 150th anniversary, Andy Flowers looks at the line’s history and workings of diesel locos on the 72-mile route.

LABOUR OF LOVE – RESTORING 03179
Andy West tells how, with son Dale, they restored former BR shunter No. 03179 with no previous restoration experience.

Rail Express Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

RAIL EXPRESS is Britain's favourite modern rail enthusiast title. Undoubtedly the best for modern traction photography, the magazine keeps readers informed and entertained with undiluted coverage of Britain's railways in the diesel and electric era. First produced in 1996, RE has set a new standard for the hobby, with a clean design, high quality paper and the best reproduction. January 2008 saw the magazine relaunched in an innovative 'supersize' format, showing off the ground-breaking contents to the best advantage. Every issue includes news and analysis covering the present day railway scene, plus the latest preservation developments. Also inside: RAIL EXPRESS Modeler - Diesel & Electric era modeling magazine