News, nostalgia, preservation and modelling

REM Feb 2012 Contents

VII        Contents/Comment: ‘Deltic’ models
With January being the 30th anniversary of the withdrawal of the production ‘Deltics’, the REM editor takes a look at the models that have been produced in the major scales over the years.

IX        Newsdesk
All the latest news from the major ready-to-run manufacturers, along with details of the latest releases from the variety of smaller companies, including detailing parts and transfers.

X        Newsdesk Extra: Hornby 2012
Hornby continues to play it safe during the difficult economic times with an austere range of new releases; however, there is at least one big headline item for D&E era modellers.

XII        Review: Olivia’s/Heljan Class 76
The EM1 debuts in ready-to-run 4mm scale courtesy of retailer Olivia’s Trains. Produced by Heljan, Rail Express Modeller takes a closer look at this brand new electric loco.

XIV        Exhibition diary
Our monthly run down of notable shows coming up with a significant diesel and electric era layout presence. The big show is the Model Rail Scotland event in Glasgow in February.

XVII        Modeller’s Guide to ‘Deltic’ hauled trains
We commemorate the life of the Class 55s with a special Modeller’s Guide covering five decades of main line operations, spanning the British Railways and privatisation periods.

XXV        Modelling: ‘O’ Gauge Class 55
Having given the Heljan ‘Deltic’ a quickie makeover last year, Brian Daniels revisits the 7mm scale model using the new P&H Designs components, plus a few additional items.

XXVII        Serial: Elcot Road #13
With the construction of our Southern Region 18.83mm/‘P4’ project layout entering its second year, the latest instalment looks at converting R-T-R stock to ‘P4’ standards.