Rail Express Magazine - February 2018

In this issue

RAILTOURS - Saphos announces first tours; Charity begins with GBRf; The ‘And then there’s more’ tour.

STORED LOCOS2018 - A full list of all currently stored TOPS locos and where tofind them..

Fares Rise Seen As Unsustainable

Ticket price hikes have outstripped wage increases yet again, contributing to a levelling offin passenger numbers.

4 mins

Peak-hour Stops Withdrawn With MML Timetable Change

New intensive Thameslink timetable will increase train frequencies on the Midland route but with fewer intermediate stops for InterCity trains south of Leicester.

2 mins

Andania To Go Main Line In 2018

A Class 40 has joined the Locomotive Services fleet and more heritage diesels could follow soon.

3 mins

East West Plan Accelerated

Government funding should see trains between Oxford and Bletchley in 2024, with an extension through to Cambridge by 2026.

2 mins

Type 2s And DMUs From Bachmann

Both Class 25 designs and a retooled ‘Turbostar’ family headline the manufacturer’s ‘OO’ programme for 2018.

5 mins

First Place For Realtrack 'Sprinter'

The next livery for the Rapido Trains-developed Class 156 second generation DMU has now arrived in the shape of First ScotRail.

3 mins

Trans Pennine Debut For Class 68s

The first loco-hauled passenger working took place at the very end of 2017 in rather unusual circumstances.

1 min

WCR Rounds Up Northern Belle Coach Acquisitions

Newly-acquired Mk.1s and Mk.2s move to WCR bases at Southall and Carnforth.

1 min

Final GBRF Sand Hoppers Delivered

The second week of December saw the outstanding 20 IIA-F wagons arrive for the Sibelco sand contract.

1 min

Tram Extension Uses Former Mainline Route

Part of a new cross-city extension to Dublin’s Green Line tram route is built on trackbed last used by passengers in 1937.

2 mins

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Rail Express Magazine Description:

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