In this issue

CLASS 08 PRECURSORS - The first ‘08’ emerged 65 years ago, but its development dates back to the 1930s.

PRESERVATION - ‘Deltics’ sold to Locomotive Services; Three DMUs return at ELR gala; '37' moves to Chinnor..

VTEC To End Early In 2020

History repeats itself as the current East Coast operator admits it will not meet its franchise commitments over the full eight year contract, and so will be replaced by an integrated ‘track and trains’ partnership.

3 mins

First Class To Be Abolished On South Eastern Routes In Next Franchise

New trains will have more standing room and be capable of driver-only operation.

2 mins

Full Thameslink Timetable Postponed For 12 Months

The core section will be ready for December 2018, but the wider network will need another year of further investment to support the new services.

2 mins

BARS Locomotive Fleet Broken Up

The sale of the Devon and Cornwall Railways (DCR) operation by its parent company may have brought about the end of main line Class 31s.

2 mins

A Second Chance To See...'Deltics'

Neville Hill visits the unlikely location of the Bluebell Railway to resample three mighty Class 55 ‘Deltics’ and looks back to their heyday as masters of the East Coast Main Line in the 1960s-80s.

10 mins

First 'Rep' Edition Class 47 Arrives

One of four new limitededition Type 4s from Bachmann, Anglia-liveried No. 47714 will only be available from retailers in the east of England.

3 mins

Define Event Kicks Off The New Year

Taking place for the second time, the East Midlands micro exhibition is the first diesel & electric show of 2018.

1 min

IRM Hits Big With 'Bubbles'

One of Ireland’s most iconic wagon designs, the two-axle cement wagons, are now available in ready-to-run form.

3 mins

Second Royal '47' From Locomotion

With some coincidental timing, modellers can now celebrate the Royal wedding with a model of Prince Henry.

2 mins

'Deltics' Sold To Locomotive Services

Beaver Sports sells Royal Scots Grey and Gordon Highlander to Jeremy Hosking.

3 mins

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Rail Express Magazine Description:

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