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    A hybrid ‘rat’

    Oct 15, 2018 4 minutes

    WITH the quality of ready-to-run models at an all-time high, it is getting to the stage where it is hard to improve on what the various manufacturers are offering. However, there are still some opportunities here and there, especially if seeking a particular sub-class that has yet to be tackled.

    One loco design where such gaps still exist is the Class 25, the evolution of the BR Type 2s over the years meaning that variations range from the small, such as the fitting of air brakes, to complete body restyling. The class has been well covered in both books and

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