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Keep warm with a railway fleece!

WHEN changing their vehicles, transport operators often like to describe the development as a‘fleet upgrade’– but in this instance your deputy editor says he’s had a‘fleece upgrade.’

Having worn his trusty navy Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ (FfWHR) example for several years at home and to the office, he’s been on the look out for a suitable replacement – preferably from the same source.

In addition to being a nod to his Welsh roots, which he’s quietly proud of, the FfWHR logo, which includes the Welsh flag, complete with its red dragon has often proved to be a welcome talking point.

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