Modelling

• A history of the Hornby Railroad brand and it’s ethos.
• The benefits of operating your exhibition layout from the front by grahammuz.

UK Rail

• Northern cities conned by false government promises…
• …which must be a kick in the teeth as feasibility studies look into new links for Brighton and The South…
• …whilst HS2 – It looks like it’s actually going to get built then?
• The North, fear not, because it looks like some new, albeit slightly secretive, upgrade work is taking place to ease congestion around Stafford.
• Meanwhile the so called “pause” (or let’s face it, cancellation) of proposed rail upgrades could have adverse affects on the ambitions of the Great Central Railway…
• What’s it like to repair and maintain Britain’s railway bridges? Especially those spanning water…
• UK’s biggest boring machine gets to work. (And shock it’s nothing to do with Crossrail!).
• If you thought I’d gone soft on Crossrail news then think again… Here’s something particularly gruesome as we go digging for the plague…
• Farewell to Midland Metro’s first tram.
• Attention London: The DLR services are changing!
• Interested in Unrebuilding a Merchant Navy Class? Follow the story here.
• A bite-sized yet facilitating history of The Deltics (Class 55) from 2E0MCA.
• Have you heard of the ‘Rail Speeder’ craze? This looks awesome!
• Take a heritage ride on The Underground!
• Did you see the BBC News story that features a fictitious photo-shopped livery? Do correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure Class 67’s are not in Grand Central Trains’ arsenal…

World Rail

• Work starts to connect Dublin tram lines.

From The CAS Team

• Andy continues the DCC fitting series with a look at the Bachmann Class 25.
• Edward is in a Quest for Speed.

Compiled by Edward Kendall & Andy Carter