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Following advice and recommendation from our Maintenance & Standards Engineer (Robin Jones) all brake gauges will shortly be removed from both locomotives and sent away to an approved contractor. The […]

Editor Colin J Marsden has helped D1013 Western Ranger celebrate its 60th Birthday this year with a full feature article and front page photo in the December issue of Modern […]

Both cabs of D1013 have been repainted, including the pipework. Further work on the formica panels is expected to be completed by the end of October or very early November […]

D1013's engine overhaul is now underway with all the ex-BR cast iron cylinder heads removed from the MD 655 engine. These will shortly be replaced by refurbished higher quality cast-iron […]

The winners of the WLA Autumn 2022 Raffle are as follows: First prize, Masterpiece Models 0 Gauge Western Ranger - Pete Squire - ticket no. 2771 Second prize, Dapol 00 […]

In an effort to make D1013 presentable at the SVR's Autumn Diesel Gala event and as part of the celebrations for D1013's 60th Birthday in December 2022, D1013 is having […]

High quality full-size reproduction numberplate made from MDF with laser-cut characters and numerals to give a sharp and authentic look are now available from the online shop, with a choice […]

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