The Return of the Royal Train!

I couldn’t resist publishing this picture of standard 3MT tank engine 82019 pulling the Royal train, with the spitfire in the sky behind!  For those who missed it, you can read more about Locoyard’s Diamond Jubilee event by clicking here. For those of you who, like me are unable to attend Railfest; tomorrow, I shall be…

Hornby Ex-LSWR M7 Review

Class: LSWR M7 Use: Express Passenger Region: (London & South Western Railway) Southern Era: 1897-1964 Preserved examples: LSWR 245 – National Collection (static display) SR 53 – Swanage Railway (operational) Manufacturer: Hornby Models Reviewed: Hornby R2840 Southern Railway 42 (click here for more info) Hornby R2924 Southern Railway 51 (click here for more info) Hornby R2503 Southern Railway 357 (click…