Rail Express - June 2019
FEATURES
16 SOUTHERN LEGACY
We conclude our look at BR’s first generation units with a focus on its third-rail fleet.
22 ‘POWDERJETS’ IN PROFILE
Detailing the PCA fleet of cement wagons
24 THE ‘SILVER QUEENS’
Continuing the cement wagon theme with a look at the PCV fleet
28 0-60: CLASS 379
Timing ‘Electrostars’ on the Stansted line
REGULARS
31 TIME TRAVELLER
June headlines from the past five decades
32 REVIEWS
A selection of modern traction books
33 EXPRESS MAILBAG
Elusive locos; Shirebrook VOP; Bruton station
80 SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS
The best ways to get Rail Express every month.
NEWS
6 HEADLINE NEWS
Full round-up from Long Rock open day; Abellio takes over East Midlands; Final GWR HSTs; LSL acquires electro-diesels; Two-year delay to full Crossrail start; DC ‘Grids’ power stone traffic; Extension for Southeastern; Inverness gains wheel lathe; ‘Leg up’ for Bletchley flyover; First ‘D-Train’ enters service; Lakeside diesels return.
73 LU WORLD
Return of No. 12 Sarah Siddons imminent.
74 RAILTOURS
Farewell trip planned to Cottam Power Station.
76 PRESERVATION
‘Slugs’ move to Battlefield Line; NER Autocar in action; Great Central ‘101’ back in traffic; Garw Valley holds open day; HNRC ‘20’ and ‘47’ for East Lancs summer gala.
79 POWER BY THE HOUR
First bodyshell for the Class 56 to 69 conversion programme goes for painting.
82 POWERSCENE
Notable workings, Name Game, and Spectrum
90 UNITS
Eversholt begins Class 313 disposals
93 SHUNTERS
Clayton Bo-Bo for Tata
94 COACHES
More HST stock goes into store.
95 WAGONS
Snowploughs head for new homes.
96 IRISH ANGLE
New transport hub for Belfast.