Rail Enthusiast #62 1986 November Spectacular Stuff! D4 Great Gable is back in b
Rail Enthusiast #62 1986 November Spectacular Stuff! D4 Great Gable is back in business
Rail Enthusiast is published monthly. Front cover by David H. Dyson. Newly converted Nos. 37401 + 37403 power the Clitheroe-Gunnie cement tanks at Brownhills near Blackburn on July 25, 1985
Contents
5 NEWS LINES A Railfreight Class 50 read all about it! D2774, the last unpreserved North British shunter is saved. BR launches its International coaches. All this and much more in RE's news pages.
16 RAILTOUR REVIEW Join David Maxey for his not too serious look at recent railtours and the list of forthcoming tours, plus a preview of next year's trips.
18 WORKS REPORT Paul Johnston takes his monthly look at what's been happening at BREL Works.
20MODELRAIL A superb new model of the Class 17 'Clayton' is one of the items reviewed by Bob Chalmers.
23THE GOLDEN OLDIES PAGE RE's brand new feature shows we're all getting old! A look back at the 1960s when green and black ruled the rails.
25WAGONS ROLL Bob Wallace brings the latest news from the world of wagons including details of a new type from Powell Duffryn of Cardiff.
27100 NOT OUT This year sees the centenary of Britain's longest rail tunnel on the BR system. Deryck Lewis relates the story.
29 RAIL DEVELOPMENT In his pro-rail column, Leslie Freitag highlights instances where BR is choosing what business it wants instead of going for everything.
30MULTIPLE MATTERS If you want DMU news, this is the column for you! The prototype Class 140 moves to Leeds and the Class 154 comes a stage nearer.
35 SIGNALLING ASPECTS This month, David Wilkinson outlines the plans for the new York powerbox recently authorised and brings readers up to date with regional news.
36 SPECTACULAR STUFF! D4 Great Gable is back in running order after major repairs. Mike Kerry tells the story.
40RAIL MAIL This is the column that you write! A further selection of your varied letters.
43 TRACTION TALK Unsurpassed for news, Howard Johnston reveals which Class 20s are to be scrapped, the new No. 31469, the reprieve for Class 81s and much, much more.
52 DEPARTMENTAL DEVELOPMENTS An extremely rare vehicle lurks out of sight at Harwich. What is it, and what is it called? Roger Butcher reveals all and advises what Departmental vehicles can be seen in that part of the country.
54 AROUND THE REGIONS There's a wealth of interest and happenings around the country. Howard Johnston brings you a region by region review.
60 ALL CHANGE Is it withdrawn or re-allocated? Ian James tells you all the changes including recent namings and cuttings up.
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