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The issue covers major events such as Bedford collision updates, LNER Azuma dedication, open day reporting from Wabtec Doncaster, preservation highlights including Class 31, railtours, and book reviews. Modelling content spotlights O- and OO-gauge releases and detailed reviews.","CHILTERN  \nLOCO HAULED  \nFINAL OPEN DAY AT DONCASTER WORKS  \nEssential reading for today’s rail enthusiast  \nSUMMARY OF SURVIVING POWER CARS  \nMore News  \nMore Pictures  \nMore Features  \nPLUS  \n■ Fatal collision on Midland Main Line  \n■ Azuma dedicated to Sir Nigel Gresley  \n■ Rail journeys at highest for Century  \n■ TfW tram-trains enter service  \n■ End beckons for Tyne & Wear Metrocars  \nRAIL EXPRESS No. 363 August 2026  \nMODELLING SECTION  \n■ Bachmann Class 47 on test  \n■ Hornby biomass wagon review  \n■ CIE ‘Palvan’ in the spotlight  \n■ Eastfield Depot in ‘O’ gauge  \n■ News of all the latest releases  \nAUG 2026  \nKELSEYmedia  \nAll Class 73/9 models feature  \n■ High level of detail  \n■ Die-cast chassis  \n■ Five-pole motor  \n■ DCC ready & DCC sound (ESU loksound v5) options  \n■ Details specific to individual prototypes  \n■ Working roof fan  \n■ High fidelity metal and plastic parts  \n■ Sprung metal buffers  \n■ Precision gears for maximum performance  \n■ PowerBank line of capacitors  \n■ Comprehensive lighting functions  \nScan the QR Code or visit:  \n[www.accurascale.com](www.accurascale.com)[ ](www.accurascale.com)to view the full range of exclusive Class 73/9 locomotives available to pre-order.  \nCONTENTS  \nLocomotive Services Class 37s Nos. 37667 Flopsie and 37521 crossing the causeway at Cockwood Harbour at full tide on June 27, 2026 working the return leg of the ‘Cornish Riviera & Mazey Day Statesman’ running as 1Z54 15.30 Penzance to Derby. DARYL HECTOR  \n\n| \u003Cbr>FEATURES |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 70\u003Cbr>72 | A LOOK BACK AT THE ‘60s\u003Cbr>A dip into the archives unearths some classic diesel and electric action from the 1960s.\u003Cbr>HSTS AT 50\u003Cbr>First introduced in 1976, Britain’s HSTshave more than stood the test of time. David Russell summarises their history and lists where the survivors are.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>84 CHILTERN LOCO-HAULED |  |\n| 78 | WABTEC DONCASTER OPEN DAY\u003Cbr>What is likely to be the final open day at Wabtec Doncaster was held in June. David Russell reports. | Andy Flowers tells the story of loco-hauled trains on the Chiltern route which first began in 2008 and will continue for many more years. |\n| 80 | REMOTE TRAINSPOTTING WITH RAILCAM\u003Cbr>Christopher Westcott looks at how Railcam started and how it developed too􀀞er viewers the opportunity to watch live movements from home – or at work! | \u003Cbr>REGULARS\u003Cbr>37 SUBSCRIPTION OFFER\u003Cbr>The best and cheapest way to ensure you get Rail Express every month. |\n\nNEWS  \n8 HEADLINE NEWS  \nDriver dies in two-train collision at Bedford, Final days of Tyne & Wear’s old Metrocars, LNER Azuma dedicated to Gresley, Cambridge South station opens, electric test track at Long Marston, Rail journeys at highest since 1920.  \n18 POWER BY THE HOUR  \nColas set to return Class 56s to tra􀀝c.  \n22 UNITS  \nFinal Class 701 released from Derby.  \n25 COACHES  \n26 TIME TRAVELLER  \nA look back at what was happening 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.  \n27 WAGONS  \n4 RAIL EXPRESS August 2026  \nIssue No. 363 August 2026  \nA wave from the driver as ScotRail HST power car No. 43176 lays down the power climbing the 1-in-60 gradient out of Dundee with 1A76 08.30 Edinburgh-Aberdeen on July 12 2025.  \nCHRIS MILNER  \nEDITORIAL  \nEditor Chris Milner Tel: 01507 529565  \nEmail: [chris.milner@kelsey.co.uk](chris.milner@kelsey.co.uk)  \nRail Express Modeller Editor Nigel Burkin Designer Tim Pipes  \nPublisher Tim Hartley  \nEditorial address  \nRail Express Magazine, Kelsey Media Ltd, PO Box 99, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 6LZ ADVERTISING  \nAdvertising Connor Crowley Tel: 01507 529411  \nEmail: [connor.crowley@kelsey.co.uk](connor.crowley@kelsey.co.uk)  \nGroup advertising manager Sue Keily [sue.keily@kelsey.co.uk](sue.keily@kelsey.co.uk)  \nKELSEY MEDIA  \nSales, distribution and circulation Carl Smith Publishing director Dan Savage  \nGENERAL ENQUIRIES & BACK ISSUES Tel 01507 529529, 24-hour answerphone  \nemail [help@classicmagazines.co.uk](help@classicmagazines.co.uk)  \n[www.classicmagazines.co.uk](www.classicmagazines.co.uk)  \n","cbCaiak63R5TPU2N","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiak63R5TPU2N","pdf",60815805,1,100,"English","en",105,"# Headline News\n## Power by the Hour\n## Units\n## Coaches\n## Time Traveller\n## Wagons\n# Editorial\n## Advertising\n# Features\n## A Look Back at the '60s\n## HSTs at 50\n## Chiltern Loco-Hauled\n## Wabtec Doncaster Open Day\n## Remote Trainspotting with Railcam\n# Regulars\n## Subscription Offer\n## Powerscene\n## Shunters and Industrials\n## Preservation\n## Preservation Pictorial\n## Irish Angle\n## Raitours\n## Book Reviews\n## LU World\n# Modelling\n## Layout Review\n## Review Desk\n## News of New Locomotive Models","[{\"question\":\"What main feature topics are included in Rail Express No. 363 (August 2026)?\",\"answer\":\"The issue includes features such as a look back at the 1960s, HSTs at 50, Chiltern loco-hauled coverage, the Wabtec Doncaster open day, and remote trainspotting with Railcam.\"},{\"question\":\"Which sections of the issue provide class and operational updates?\",\"answer\":\"Headline news, Power by the Hour, Units, Coaches, Time Traveller, and Wagons deliver updates, while Powerscene provides a class-by-class round-up of unusual workings.\"},{\"question\":\"What modelling content is highlighted in this issue?\",\"answer\":\"Modelling focuses on layout review of an O-gauge depiction of Eastfield depot, an upgraded OO-gauge Class 47 review, plus other wagon and product news across gauges including TT:120.\"}]","Rail Express - 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