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  • 59001 Yeoman Endeavour returns to original-style livery ahead of Severn Valley Railway diesel gala

    59001 Yeoman Endeavour returns to original-style livery ahead of Severn Valley Railway diesel gala

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    AS REVEALED by Railways Illustrated last year, 59001 Yeoman Endeavour, the first Class 59 – and first General Motors loco in the UK – has been repainted back into its original silver and blue livery. Now owned by Heavy Haul Rail, the repaint on 59001 was undertaken by Arlington Fleet Services in early May and…

  • Exclusive Class 507 Simulator makes Welsh debut at Classic Transport Weekend

    Exclusive Class 507 Simulator makes Welsh debut at Classic Transport Weekend

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    Visitors to this year’s Classic Transport Weekend at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway will have the rare opportunity to take the controls of a Class 507 train when an exclusive driving simulator makes an appearance at one of the UK’s premier heritage transport events. Taking place on July 4 and 5, the Classic Transport Weekend…

  • Deluxe Materials launches Decal Sure-Set for flawless model transfers

    Deluxe Materials launches Decal Sure-Set for flawless model transfers

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    Deluxe Materials announces Decal Sure-Set BD86 — a professional decal setting solution designed to ensure precise placement and a flawless finish. Applied before the decal, Decal Sure-Set breaks surface tension to create a smooth liquid film, allowing decals to glide easily into position while improving adhesion and reducing silvering. This enables fast, accurate placement, even on complex surfaces or delicate…


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