Rail Express
- Rail Express July 2009
- No.158
- In This Issue
- Front Cover Image - One fifth of the Dirext Rail Services Class 20/3 fleet were 'on the road' on June 2nd as they worked light engine from store at Carlisle Kingmoor to Eastleigh Works for assessment by Arlington Fleet Services. Nos 20306, 20308, 20310, 20312 & 20313 pass Hardwick Woods running as the 0Z86, which left at 09.05. Mark Sheen
- 4 News
- There is some surprise as DB Schenker grabs the Royal Mail contract from First GBRF. Govia (Southetrn) retains the South Central franchise
- 12 News in pictures
- Ex-Tinsley Class 47s are in the news as 47145 heads to Thomson's, while 47375 is saved. Plus an update on the Spanish Class 37s & 58s
- 16 Reviews
- Another month, another selection of new items to tempt your credit card. The main review looks at a new book on Sulzer-engined diesels
- 18 Retrospectrum: Direct Rail Services
- The original version of DRS livery is rapidly being superseded by the 'Compass' scheme. We provide a history and list the locos so painted
- 26 Railtours
- The Railway Children charity is a big winner following a charter to Aberystwyth, our columnist was on the train. Plus railtour listings
- 30 Preservation
- The Mid-Hants promises change as its first diesel event in four years fails to attract the crowds. Includes gala dates until the end of 2009
- Centre RAIL EXPRESS Modeller
- The first review of Bachmann's new 'Sprinter' DMU, and a run down of the latest D&E era model news
- 35 Time Traveller
- Twenty years ago, the first heavy-hauling Class 60 was rolled out of Brush. Plus the pop, current affairs and news from back in the day!
- 36 Mess Room
- Popsters Blur return with their first gig in a decade and its in a railway goods shed! Iranian president Ahmadinejad likes Irish Rail 'small' GMs!
- 38 Traction & Rolling Stock
- DB Schenker stores Class 66s, but with the Class 60 fleet is static. Advenza Freight's Class 66/8 begins work on a Cemex fly-ash flow to Tilbury.
- 58 Classifieds
- 58 Pages + 24 Page Modelling Section, 11¾" x 8¼", 270g.
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