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Rail Express magazine RAIL EXPRESS - Essential reading for today's rail enthusiast and photographer. Diesel & Electric era modelling magazine. Also inside: RAIL EXPRESS Modeller.

RAIL EXPRESS is Britain's favourite modern rail enthusiast title. Undoubtedly the best for modern traction photography, the magazine keeps readers informed and entertained with undiluted coverage of Britain's railways in the diesel and electric era. First produced in 1996, RE has set a new standard for the hobby, with a clean design, high quality paper and the best reproduction. Stapled inside RAI

L EXPRESS every issue is the RAIL EXPRESS Modeller mini-magazine. Providing the latest modern modelling news, honest and accurate reviews, comment, layout features, modelling articles and our ever popular Modeller's Guide and D&E Files prototype series, it is the perfect companion to the those looking at recreating the diesel and electric era in any of the major modelling scales.

โžกThe Isle of Man Government  is hiring!โฌ…   โฌ โฌ๐—˜๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น / ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ join the Isle of Man Govern...
12/12/2025

โžกThe Isle of Man Government is hiring!โฌ… โฌ โฌ

๐—˜๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น / ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ join the Isle of Man Government team and play a key role in keeping our islandโ€™s historic trains running safely and reliably. Youโ€™ll inspect, maintain and repair high-voltage electrical and mechanical systems while working with a dedicated engineering team.

๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ:
Are you passionate about engineering and heritage railways? This permanent full-time position at Laxey MER Station offers hands-on work inspecting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems to ensure the safety and efficiency of the Isle of Manโ€™s rolling stock.

๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ:
โ€ข Competitive salary with annual pay progression
โ€ข 21 days annual leave plus 10 Bank Holidays
โ€ข Government pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
โ€ข Ongoing training and professional development
โ€ข Access to discounted gym and swimming facilities
โ€ข Cycle to Work scheme (after one year)
โ€ข Free car parking and free public transport travel
โ€ข Option for unpaid career breaks after 3 years
โ€ข A supportive culture focused on wellbeing and flexible working

๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„:
See the full job advert and apply here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/Job/JobDetail?JobId=23148

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด?
If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or email [email protected] and weโ€™ll be happy to assist.

Join us as an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter and play a key role in keeping the Isle of Manโ€™s historic trains running. Youโ€™ll inspect and repair high-voltage electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring safety and reliability every step of the way.

A plaque missing since 1998 has returned to Manchester Piccadilly station thanks to a retired train driver.
08/12/2025

A plaque missing since 1998 has returned to Manchester Piccadilly station thanks to a retired train driver.

๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ a year of steam, diesel, and heritage railway magic with our ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐‘๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ! Featuring stunning, full-c...
04/12/2025

๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ a year of steam, diesel, and heritage railway magic with our ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐‘๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ! Featuring stunning, full-colour images of Britain's most cherished lines and locomotives, it's the perfect companion for any rail enthusiast. Celebrate the sights, seasons and stories of the railway world - all year long.

๐Ÿ”—โ–ถOrder your copy here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/2026-RAILWAY-CALENDAR .

We'll place a link to our full 2026 Calendar collection in the comments!

Here's some images taken from the calendar โฌ‡

๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐‡๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ โ€“ ๐›๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ!For just ยฃ5 a month, you can play a part in Britainโ€™s rail her...
28/11/2025

๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐‡๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ โ€“ ๐›๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ!

For just ยฃ5 a month, you can play a part in Britainโ€™s rail heritage by supporting the construction of 72010 Hengist , a new-build BR Standard Class 6 locomotive. The project is gathering real momentum, so why not join in or gift a membership to someone special this Christmas? ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ

โžก๏ธ๐Ÿ”— 2010-hengist.co.uk/take-action

Top prizes, including locomotive cab rides, are up for grabs in the Martin House Super Raffle.
25/11/2025

Top prizes, including locomotive cab rides, are up for grabs in the Martin House Super Raffle.

Abandoned tracks, hidden arches, steam-era ghosts.Tracing the Railsยฎ uncovers the secrets of Sussexโ€™s lost Steyning Line...
13/11/2025

Abandoned tracks, hidden arches, steam-era ghosts.

Tracing the Railsยฎ uncovers the secrets of Sussexโ€™s lost Steyning Line โ€” where the rails ended but the stories didnโ€™t.

Authentic, cinematic, unforgettable. Rediscover Britainโ€™s vanished railways through stunning visuals and real stories of those who lived beside them.

All aboard for Episode 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYqkbVf4gL8

CELEBRATE 200 YEARS OF RAIL TRAVEL WITH RAILWAY 200! ๐Ÿš‚2025 marks a defining moment in the history of rail travel - 200 y...
11/11/2025

CELEBRATE 200 YEARS OF RAIL TRAVEL WITH RAILWAY 200! ๐Ÿš‚

2025 marks a defining moment in the history of rail travel - 200 years since the worldโ€™s first passenger railway.

To commemorate this incredible milestone, the UKโ€™s main line operators, heritage railways, museums, and countless partners are coming together for a year-long celebration.

Discover the highlights, stories, and unforgettable moments in the brand new Railway 200 bookazine - yours for just ยฃ9.99!

โžก https://www.classicmagazines.co.uk/product/railway-200

Train services have resumed between Preston and Carlisle following significant disruption caused by a derailment on Mond...
05/11/2025

Train services have resumed between Preston and Carlisle following significant disruption caused by a derailment on Monday morning.

Virgin Trains plans to launch competing services in 2030.
30/10/2025

Virgin Trains plans to launch competing services in 2030.

Virgin Trains will launch international services through the Channel Tunnel after its application to share Eurostarโ€™s east London depot was approved.

A swan on the tracks of Scotlandโ€™s busiest railway station caused major delays and even cancellations to rush-hour rail ...
28/10/2025

A swan on the tracks of Scotlandโ€™s busiest railway station caused major delays and even cancellations to rush-hour rail services.

A swan on the tracks of Scotland's busiest railway station caused major delays and even cancellations to rush-hour rail services.

The reopening will connect Cowley and Littlemore with the rail network for the first time since 1963.
23/10/2025

The reopening will connect Cowley and Littlemore with the rail network for the first time since 1963.

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