REM68: Taking D&E modelling to the next level!
Inside RAIL EXPRESS magazine No. 163.
In the December issue:
• News: Heljan announces another unsuccessful diesel class from the 1960s, the English Electric/Napier ‘Baby Deltic’ (Class 23) and shows off painted body samples of its forthcoming BTH Type 1 (Class 15)., there is a preview of our next limited edition – 37670 St Blazey T&RS Depot in DBS red – Dapol’s ‘Silver Bullet’ and Bachmann’s tasty looking JPA and MBA wagons
• Reviews: Dapol’s ‘N’ gauge Class 153 diesel multiple unit is our main review this issue, while we also take a look at the same company’s new ‘OO’ gauge Thrall Europa/EWS MBA and MCA ‘Megaboxes’. There is also a look at the latest set of ViTrains releases, which includes a limited edition pair of West Coast Railways locos, as well as a Virgin Class 47/8 and DRS ‘compass’ Class 37/5.
• Modelling: It has been an epic struggle, but the two BREL Type 5s started way back in REM64 are now completed… almost! No. 56075 West Yorkshire Enterprise and Loadhaul reliability modification test bed loco No. 56102 have consumed hours of spare time and inspired a range of new detail parts in Shawplan’s Extreme Etchings range. Gareth Bayer tells the third and final part of the story.
• Serial: Keeping with the wagon theme of previous instalments, the Mostyn group look at British Railways diagram books, and provide the fruits of their research online for everyone to see! Go visit www.barrowmoremrg.org.uk and see for yourself!
On sale at the Warley show (Nov 21st/22nd), via subscription (Nov 24th) or from your local newsagent (Nov 26th).
RAIL EXPRESS Modeller 
wow! looking like another good issue – 37670 looking fab and and ideas on delivery of 66301?
Hi Howard,
See this comment here:
cheers Gareth, 37670 ( looking by the small picture ) looks GREAT! to get a painted sample that quick is amazing!
No modelers guide to ___________ (fill space) freight trains again this month, i do like this feature. owen.
I also like this feature, it gives some really useful ideas. Perhaps in addition to the usual long trains shown in the artwork, perhaps a variation of these could be shown for people who model with limited space?
Just a thought… Looking forward to picking up this new issue, keep up the good work guys and can we see the modeller as a stand alone mag?
Wayne
Thanks for the preview for the next issue of Rail Express & Rail Express Modelling.
You have an incorrect web address displayed for the Barrowmore Model Railway group.
Their website is http//www.barrowmoremrg.co.uk
They are not on org.uk website.
Hope this of help
TONY
Hi,
Any ETA for the pair of Colas Rail 47s yet ? Just wondered when to expect mine to come.
Matt
Hi
realise you will be busy with the fastline 66’s so don’t expect any quick reply but any news from warley. (again I know show was only yesterday couldn’t make it so was just wondering)!!!
thanks in advance
mark
JUST IN – BACHMANN DOING 70002 IN POWERHAUL NEXT YEAR
hello rex, my friend got his 66301 today and i must say very good! very impressed with a 10/10 from me! now the only problem is that i am waiting for mine
Hi 301 fantastic any date for the hornby ews 67 /dvt pack
dear rail express: i have not yet recieved my class66, and i do also have the dvt on order to, are you going to be delivering them at the same time?
Hi Alex,
The last Fastline 66s will be despatched at the end of this week.
We are still awaiting the DVTs, but have been assured on several occasions that we will have them before Christmas. It is unclear at this time if we will have them in time to send them out before Christmas though.
Cheers, Gareth
got my fastline 66 today – superb
Do you have the dvt packs yet a few are being advertised on e bay as in stock including the ews managers pack
Hi Paul,
I can assure you that these eBay sellers do not have any in stock yet!
Cheers, Gareth
Cheers for the reply i know how busy you all are keep up the fantastic work
Considering the DVT’s are not on the december release email from Hornby (available on hornby site) I suspect we may not see them.
Maybe they are waiting till next year for release with the retooled 67!!!
Hi Mark,
RAIL EXPRESS readers provided the impetus for the project – in the form of a large number of pre-orders – and Hornby has intimated that a reward for this would be that these pre-orders would be shipped to us in advance of those going into retail. While this can’t be guaranteed, we have been continually assured that the DVTs allocated to our readers will be the first to arrive and that they will be here before Christmas.
Cheers, Gareth
Hi Gareth
thanks for the clarification, I have ordered the ews pack via yourselves so have a vested interest (hope) they do turn up soon!
mark
hi
have you been allowed to put in details of hornbys 2010 range in the latest mag (due before christmas I think).
Is there much for us in the range -asking for numbers really don’t expect you to give the game away!
thanks
mark
Hi Mark,
I’m afraid that I can’t comment on the contents of the next issue other than to say that we have our usual extensive post-Warley coverage along with in-depth reviews of the revised Bachmann Class 47 and the 4-CEP.
Cheers, Gareth
hi gareth, just seen on hattons and rails of sheffield that the malcom raill 66 has finally arrived, and what a little beauty it is!
Hi Gareth
fair enough thanks for the prompt reply.
cheers
mark
Hi Gareth
Received my Fastline 66 yesterday – Stunning!
Are RE considering the Colas 66 as their next LE??
If so, sign me up for one.
Cheers
Neil
Obviously we can’t comment on future limited or special edition locomotives until we are able to formally announce anything, but I can tell you that Colas Rail were over the moon with our ViTrains twin-pack.
Cheers, Gareth
hi gareth
i’ve got the new bachmann 47 in red/grey im a postie so i had to have one its ok it dont lean im pleased with it, ordered the DB 37 also to go with my 66
merry xmas to all
mark
Hi Mark,
The new Bachmann Class 47 is vastly improved over the original. We’ve got a review of the retooled model in the next issue (out on Monday!).
Cheers, Gareth
Hi gareth
is that posted to subscribers monday or in the shops monday?
thanks
mark
Hi Mark,
It should be arriving with subscribers and specialist distribution on Monday. Shops one or two days later.
On time two months in a row, whatever next!
Cheers, Gareth
Hi Gareth
on time again, what will we have to moan about now!!!
thanks
mark
The best modern image magazine around. I collect the issues every month. I do have a question, the directional lighting on the new Bachmann 4 CEP does it change from White to red when changing ends as mine stays perm red at tail end and White at the 2 digit end.
Keep up the most excellent work
got my cl37 metals pack today ,its superb
thanks gareth and team