Rail Express

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

Rail Express

HEADLINE NEWS

Nemesis Rail’s 47701 returns to the main line after two decades away • Almost 23 years since it was retired from front line action with Fragonset, the doyen of the Class 47/7s joins No. 31128 in the Nemesis Rail spot hire fleet.

More ‘Tram Train’ workings introduced by Transport for Wales to Cardiff Bay • All weekday services on the Cardiff Bay branch are now booked for Class 398 operation.

Royal Scotsman changes afoot • Overhauled coaches emerge for use in luxury landcruise set

Powerscene • Our authoritative class-by-class review of newsworthy locomotive workings.

Humber to Hitachi for RSS ‘08’ • Two of Railway Support Services’ less well-known hire duties are in the spotlight following the latest exchanges.

Class 08/09 locations 2026

New base found for Class 501 EMU • Last surviving ‘Croxley Green’ set moves to Colne Valley Railway

HERITAGE DIESEL PICTORIAL

MPV and RDF fleet renewal next on the cards for Network Rail • Following a similar effort for the YKA Osprey wagons earlier this year, the national infrastructure operator is now exploring options with possible manufacturers to replace its ageing Multi-Purpose Vehicles and Rail Delivery Fleet.

Super detail ‘OO’ Mink G goods van announced

Tooling starts on new ‘N’ gauge ‘tractors’

New model arrivals in August

Hunslet power for NIR modellers • The latest diesel locomotive from Irish Railway Models is put to the test.

Royal Mail Super GUV

How to convert new Accurascale iron ore tipplers to ‘EM’ gauge • With gauges and wheel puller to hand, we demonstrate how the latest version of Accurascale’s PTA/ JUA/JTA tippler wagon can be converted to ‘EM’ gauge using the existing wheel sets to save money.

Rail Express Systems/ EWS Super GUVs in traffic • Hornby’s latest Super GUV model bring back memories of mail trains in the privatisation era.

Virgin Mk.2f coaches • How useful are the Virgin Trains Mk.2f coaches at this stage of Hornby’s ‘TT:120 range development?

Transforming Transport for Wales • The decision by Transport for Wales back in 2018 to order four new train fleets worth £800million as part major upgrade is really paying dividends. Tony Miles talks to TfW’s Chief Operating Officer, Marie Daly about their successful impact.

Deltic Society aims for return of 55009 in 2027

TIME TRAVELLER • Steven Knight takes the time machine into the archives

Steam hauled railtours suspended due to lineside fire risk

Night Tube carries 67million in 10 years

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