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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...

A Cautionary Tale from eBay and Some Routine Se...

A steady week of services and a dramatic rescue for a new customer’s train! Bought as "running" from eBay, the model was full of faults — but after a free...

A Cautionary Tale from eBay and Some Routine Se...

It's been another steady week here in the workshop. We had two trains in and out for a standard service — all went well there. I’ve also got another one...