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More Services, DCC Jobs and Loop Two Returns

Platform Collectables completed several standard services this week and received additional locos for DCC conversion, currently awaiting parts. Meanwhile, the layout rebuild continues with progress on reinstating the second loop,...

Busy Week of Services and Layout Progress

This week saw a high volume of standard services completed at Platform Collectables, with many locos returned to working order without the need for major repairs. The team also completed...

This Week at Platform Collectables – Servicing ...

Another busy week in the workshop at Platform Collectables. The majority of locos booked in for repair were up and running again after a standard service, proving that many common...

More Locos in the Workshop – Repairs, Servicing...

We’ve had a mix of jobs in the workshop this week—some locos that just needed a proper service to get moving again, and others that came in with faults needing...

Back in the Workshop After a Polish Adventure

This week I’ve been back in the workshop after a trip to Poland. One loco came in caked in grease and grime—maybe a new record. I also got caught out...

Workshop Update: Services, Repairs & A Class 70...

A busy week in the workshop with 4 services, 2 repairs, and a Class 70 restored just in time for a show. See how our 30-minute test runs help catch...