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In this issue

POWER BY THE HOUR
Uncertain future for DRS Type 3 fleet; End of the line for former celebrity Class 47.

COACHES
A spotlight on the ex-Greater Anglia Mk.3 fleet.

RAILTOURS
‘Staycation Express’ likely to return in 2021..

LSL's Midland Pullman breaks cover

THE much-anticipated first look at Locomotive Service’s Midland Pullman HST set occurred on October 30, when the blue and white train – styled like the 1960s diesel Pullman sets that ran between St Pancras and Manchester – was released from Eastleigh Arlington.

LSL's Midland Pullman breaks cover

1 min

Colas HST power cars start work on test trains

WITH Direct Rail Services' Class 37s bowing out on Network Rail test train duties on October 8 after a decade and a half of operation, the venerable Type 3s have been replaced by Colas Rail VP185-powered HST power cars made redundant from East Midlands Trains.

Colas HST power cars start work on test trains

1 min

Will dual-modes be the new ‘standard' loco?

The drive towards lower carbon emissions could see an uprated version of the Class 88 become the new mass mixed-traffic locomotive.

Will dual-modes be the new ‘standard' loco?

2 mins

£9 million awarded to heritage railways

Money from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund will help preserved railways get through the pandemic.

£9 million awarded to heritage railways

1 min

Bachmann's winter programme

In its now established format of quarterly updates on new model releases, Bachmann reveals its programme for the winter months in ‘N’ and ‘OO’ gauge in which the biggest surprises are tucked away in the EFE Rail range.

Bachmann's winter programme

4 mins

‘Late life' Class 31 locomotives

WITH Bachmann about to release its newly tooled Graham Farish ‘N’ gauge ‘refurbished’ Class 31/1 with cab roof headcode boxes as part of a new batch of six new Class 31/1 models in its winter release schedule, the diverse appearance of the class is given a photographic airing in this issue of D&E Files.

‘Late life' Class 31 locomotives

2 mins

Hornby's Yellow Trains

In the past, transfer to departmental use has saved a lot of redundant revenue stock from the scrapyard and that holds true today in the era of Network Rail. From Mk.2 air-con coaches to former Mk.1 BGs, the frequent Network Rail test and measurement trains continue to provide an interesting variety of rolling stock, not to mention traction, a fact not missed by Hornby.

Hornby's Yellow Trains

4 mins

Córas Iompair Éireann Class 121

To say that the brand new Murphy Models ‘OO’ gauge CIÉ Class 121 model was eagerly awaited by Irish railway modellers is an understatement: It has to be one of the most important releases of 2020 even though the class was relatively small, with only 15 locomotives being delivered by EMD in 1961.

Córas Iompair Éireann Class 121

6 mins

Sparks to Norwich

Loco-powered services between Liverpool Street and Norwich came to an end earlier this year, although unlike the cessation of HST workings on the East Coast Main Line at the end of 2019, coronavirus meant there was no big farewell. David Russell looks back at 35 years of electric traction on the route.

Sparks to Norwich

8 mins

Last roar of the ‘Deltics'

For a short period in the final years of their careers, the Class 55 fleet was given one last chance to show just what they were capable of on the tightly timed ‘Hull Executive’ – as Paul Gildersleve, publicity officer for the Deltic Preservation Society, describes.

Last roar of the ‘Deltics'

9 mins

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Rail Express Magazine Description:

PublisherMortons

CategoryAutomotive

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

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

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