In this issue

0-60: CLASS 700
We have tried them on AC, now how about DC?.

DERBY TRAINMAN: HSTS
The main job was turning sets at Burton.

Powerscene

Our authoritative class-by-class review of newsworthy locomotive workings.

10+ mins

Services scaled back for virus crisis

Both Northern Ireland Railways and Irish Rail have revised their timetables for the Covid-19 crisis.

1 min

Painting ‘N' gauge models: Centro livery

A stint in the paint shop completes the ‘N’ gauge Class 150/0 conversion based on the Graham Farish model as described in the February 2020 issue (REM190). The same painting techniques may be used to apply Regional Railways livery too, except dark blue replaces Centro green and certain markings are different. This article concludes the Class 150/0 No. 150002 project with livery application and its first introduction to service.

7 mins

Kit Corner: ‘OO' ZFV ‘Catfish'

Cambrian’s ‘OO’ gauge BR ballast hopper wagon kits are now decades old and the ‘Dogfish’ has since been produced as a ready-to-run model by Heljan. With no commercial model available for the ‘Catfish’, however, the Cambrian kit is the only way to model them. This article looks at the techniques and pitfalls of building this kit.

8 mins

Bachmann ‘Bubble Car'

Pressed Steel Class 121 single car DMUs are the latest brand-new ‘OO’ gauge models to arrive from Bachmann. Employing its new low profile drive mechanism to clear the passenger compartment for seats and fittings, the Class 121 builds on the success of Bachmann’s new approach to multiple unit modelling first introduced in the Class 158 and Class 159.

6 mins

North British Class 29

Further support for Scottish Region modellers has arrived in the form of the Dapol's ‘OO’ gauge 'Sad Eye' NBL Class 21 and Class 29 rebuild. No. D6114, modelled as a rebuilt locomotive, is the subject of this review which also covers the Class 21 model in essence, as most features are common to both.

6 mins

Realtrack ‘N' PCA cement tank wagons

Realtrack Models has a reputation for some excellent ‘OO’ gauge models, including its ‘Pacer’ and Class 156. It steps into the world of ‘N’ gauge wagons with super-detailed modern cement tank wagons in three liveries.

6 mins

0 to 60!

Neville Hill gives a Class 700 the chance to show what it can do on third-rail power.

2 mins

Farewell to the ‘Slammers'

Ten years ago, the Lymington branch in Hampshire witnessed the end of mainline slam-door EMUs.

1 min

HSTease

Former 1990s Derby trainman Tim Helme considers the allure of HSTs.

3 mins

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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