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DPS ‘Deltic’ Royal Highland Fusilier being considered for main line return

THE Deltic Preservation Society is looking at options that might see its No. 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier back on the main line.

A railtour operator has, in effect, offered to sponsor its return by guaranteeing a set number of charters, which would allow the DPS to

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