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Split Gears, Servicing & A Shunting Yard Setback

Six locos in for servicing, three with split gears, plus a shunting yard power issue and a corroded switch on the layout! Nearing the end of March the Month—still time...

Repairs, Charity Steps & A Corroded Switch

This week at Platform Collectables: Two trains in for servicing with split gears, ongoing charity step progress, and tackling a corroded switch on the layout!

Small Wins: Servicing, Photography & 3D Printin...

A quieter week at Platform Collectables—two trains in for servicing, new second-hand stock photography underway, progress on the layout, and catching up on charity steps after a football injury!

Workshop Updates: Servicing, DCC Conversions & ...

This week, we serviced three trains, completed two DCC conversions, and made progress on my grandad’s layout. Plus, we’ve hit 77,000 steps for our charity challenge!

March the Month – Stepping Up for Prostate Canc...

Today marks the first day of March the Month, and I’m excited to be taking part in this important challenge to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer UK. Throughout March,...

Workshop Updates: A Rare Fleischmann & Progress...

This week, we had a rare Fleischmann loco in for repairs due to wheel alignment issues, plus we finally made progress on restoring my grandad’s layout with a first test...