Rail Express

Rail Express January 2008
No.140
In This Issue
Front Cover Image - National Express took over the prestigious East Coast franchise on December 9th. Refurbished 43238 + 43300 is pictured at Westferry, Dundee, whilst forming 1S03, the 07.10 Leeds-Aberdeen on December 11th, Jamie McEwen
News
National Express takes over the East Coast route franchise. Freightliner orders 30 new locos
News In Pictures
A pair of EWS 37s help on the 'Sleeper Drags'. Network Rail debuts its new de-icer stock, Trans-Pennine commences Anglo-Scottish services.
Reviews
Special pre-Christmas edition covers the latest book titles
Time Traveller
A trip down memory lane including, December 1977 was bad news for the Class 74s
Preservation
The East Lancashire celebrates 20 years of diesel galas
Railtours
Rail Express' correspondent reviews of recent railtours
Retrospectrum: Trainload Petroleum
3rd installment on the former Railfreight sub-sectors colour scheme and definitive illustrated history of the Petroleum division's locos.
Centre RAIL EXPRESS Modeller
News from Warley National Model Railway Exhibition. Heljan's new Class 58 and 'Falcon' models are reviewed, plus a critical eye is passed over new models from Graham Farish.
Traction & Rolling Stock
Mess Room
A light hearted look at recent news stories including the sacking of the 'voice of the underground'. Includes a seasonal quick quiz.
50 Pages + 24 Page Modelling Section, 11¾" x 8¼", 240g.