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REM January 2012 Contents

V    Comment: Transition era on the rise
The last month or so has seen an impressive selection of new models released or shown off that are only suitable for the 1950s-60s period. The REM editor takes a closer look at this trend.

VII    Newsdesk
The big reveal at the Warley show was the news that Heljan intends to produce
the NBL Class 16 locomotive in 4mm scale. We also round up the rest of the
month’s announcements.

VIII    Christmas Reviews
This month Rail Express has a bumper bundle of books for you to consider including a superb tome on mapping the railways. Expertly and authoritatively reviewed by those who know their subjects.

X    Warley product photos
The Warley show at the NEC saw another bumper batch of pre-production models
on display in the cabinets of large and small manufacturers. The highlights of the show can be found here.

XIV    Warley layout photos
There was an impressive selection of D&E era layouts in action at the National
Model Railway Exhibition. Here we present a double-page spread of some of our favourites from the event.

XVII    Review: Dapol Class 22
Announced more than three years ago, Dapol’s first ‘OO’ loco has had a difficult gestation. The NBL is the missing link in the selection of major diesel-hydraulics
and it is reviewed here.

XVIII    Review: Hattons/Dapol 10000
The first Hattons model of the Ivatt-designed diesel pioneers is now available
in the form of LMS black and silver 10000. Read on for our conclusion on this landmark diesel prototype.

XX    Review: Heljan ‘Baby Deltic’
Rounding out the selection of new 4mm scale locomotives is Heljan’s attempt at English Electric’s famous failure, the Class 23. We take a closer look at this brand new Type 2 model.

XXII    Review: Bachmann ‘Desiro’ EMU
The first non-high speed overhead EMU is here in the guise of the Siemens Class
350 unit. Found in squadron service on the WCML’s south end, REM’s verdict can
be found here.

XXIV    Newsdesk extra: Hornby 2012
What does the famous Margate-based manufacturer have in store for diesel and electric era modellers in 2012? Read on for the latest news from the Hornby 2012 press conference.

XXV    Review: Graham Farish 4-CEP
‘N’ gauge modellers are not forgotten with the release of the Southern Region third rail 4-CEP EMU in the smaller scale. Based on its excellent ‘OO’ big brother, we expect great things.

XXVI    Reviews: Bachmann’s latest DMUs
The motive power releases do not stop with the locos, as Bachmann’s range is bolstered with the arrival of the Derby Lightweight DMU and the power twin variant of the Cravens unit.

XXVIII    Reviews: Latest products
As well as new models, we review several books of interest to REM readers,
covering such topics as weathering and train marshalling, and some innovative
new glasses for modellers.

XXXI    Serial: Elcot Road #12
Fresh from a successful appearance at the Warley show, our 18.83mm/‘P4’ project layout series continues with the final instalment looking at layout wiring, this time covering DCC control.

XXXII    Exhibitions/Letters
Recent REM features have prompted an interesting postbag and we print several
of your responses. There is also a run-down of forthcoming exhibitions with significant D&E era content.