Rail Express
- Rail Express February 2008
- No.141
- In This Issue
- Front Cover Image - The ACLG's 86101 has started work for Hull Trains. The 1G97 20.20 to King's Cross is pictured on its first run at Doncaster on January 11th
- News
- Network Rail faces investigation over Rugby, Glasgow & Liverpool St. over runs. Grand Central starts operation. DRS' 37515 in Scottish truck smash.
- News In Pictures
- Class 47/8s used on mail train drags via Oxford. LUL's East London Line closes for two year upgrade. Ex Gatwick GLVs out on de-icer test runs.
- Reviews
- RE takes a look at an excellent new album which remembers Staffordshire rail operations in the 1980s. Also includes the latest other book releases.
- 2007 Diary
- The last year has seen great change on the railways but do you remember the top traction and news stories? It's all here with stunning images!
- Preservation
- More Class 37s are saved for posterity but a second Class 56 is sold for a return to main line freight work. features updated 2008 events dates
- Time Traveller
- 1998 saw Heathrow Express services to Paddington station strat up. All the railway and current affairs news from 5, 10, 20, 30 & 40 years ago
- Centre RAIL EXPRESS Modeller
- Tune into our 24 page mini modelling magazine for our glitzy awards event, which remembers the best and the worst of 2007.
- Time Traveller Extra
- 20 years ago, Tynesiders waved goodbye to the Class 03s. RE presents a pictorial reminder of the shunters at their Gateshead home and at work.
- Railtours
- Our columnist reports from the 'Electric Scot Farewell' tour which ended in disarray. There is news that 86259 will make its main line return in March.
- Traction & Rolling Stock
- 34 years of service come to an end as the Class 87s are withdrawn ready for a new life in Bulgaria. Includes a special 2 page stored location listing
- Mess Room
- The NRM reveals the first 'trainspotter', plus, see the new theme park 'Thomasland'. Meanwhile Eurpoe welcomes Voith's first Diesel-Hydraulic.
- 50 Pages + 24 Page Modelling Section, 11¾" x 8¼", 240g.
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