News
Second customer for VTG Ecofret wagon
29 April 2012
The intermodal divison of Freightliner, no stranger to innovative low platform container flats, has made a significant investment in new wagons in the form of VTG's new twin wagons, to be known as ‘Shortliners’.
Southeasten reveals improvements to High Speed services
27 April 2012
Following the Kent Rail Summit in late April, train operator Southeastern has announced more high speed services.
Other News
- Record rail use recorded by ORR
- NR and HS1 extend contract
- Virgin Trains scoops IofTM award
- Chiltern covers classic BR promotional film
- London Bridge set for major makeover
- Greater Anglia aims for Gold Medal in cleanliness
- 2014 Commonwealth Games brings investment in local stations
- Regenerative braking now fitted to over 200 SWT trains
Rail Express Modeller
REM June 2012 Contents
17 May 2012
The only regular model railway coverage entirely dedicated to those who wish to recreate the diesel and electric scene.
Issue No. 98 – June 2012
Inside Rail Express issue 193
Weathered air braked vans make a mark
17 May 2012
Accompanying the OTA in 4mm scale are two new models of the VAA/VBA air braked van, both of which feature a weathered finish.
Other Rail Express Modeller
Feature Articles
Box to box: The Blyth and Tyne
17 May 2012
Welcome to this, the first in an occasional series, highlighting the remains of Britain’s rich signalling heritage.
Virgin races to the finish
19 April 2012
There are four bidders for the new 15-year West Coast franchise. Since taking over in March 1997, Virgin Trains has eliminated entirely the old fleet and has, incredibly and commendably, managed to double the number of passengers carried since it started operations. Will Virgin manage to renew the contract? Mike Jones provides the remarkable story of how this enterprising company has flourished since the early days of privatisation.
Preserved ‘86’ back at home on the WCML
15 March 2012
E3137/86259 Les Ross hauls a series of charter trains out of Euston. David Russell samples ‘The Cumbrian Mountain Express’ with vintage electric and steam traction.
Other Feature Articles
Current Issue: June 2012
• Welcome back!
Class 26 No. 26038 returns to service – after a 20-year gap
• Colas Rail wins first contracts in Scotland – moving oil to Linkswood and Prestwick
• Railway Vehicle Preservation to build 1960s-style brake tender on GCR
• New series
Box-to-Box: The signalboxes on The Blyth & Tyne Line
• Eastleigh Renaissance – how this famous works has seen a remarkable revival
• National Railway Museum’s ‘Deltic’ No. 55002 to be tested at 60mph on East Lancashire Railway
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: 21 June 2012
