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magazine carried a two-page profile of the new concern with the upbeat title 'An exciting new model empire'. A lot of David Boyle's background was explored. Some of Dapol's ambitions were frustrated. That article said that the
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magazine 'N-gauge manufacturer of the year', 'Best N gauge steam loco of the year' (Terrier), 'Best N-gauge Diesel locomotive of the year' (class 67), Best N-gauge
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