BR Standard 7MT class 70013 Oliver Cromwell is a very popular locomotive in operation on the mainline, so much so that it has managed to find it’s way onto the poll to find the most famous steam locomotive of all time (voting is now closed). Unfortunately I have yet to see this locomotive myself, so…
JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series of books (and films) are hugely successful and popular. As with all good magical book’s; it features a steam engine (what could be more magical than a steam locomotive?!)
For the first time in a few weeks, it is time for a model review! This time, the subject is Bachmann’s 56xx 0-6-2T, which proves to be a big hit on Locoyard…
Upon a request for a picture of 6000 King George V on twitter, Nick Littlewood went way beyond the call of duty and sent in this fantastic selection of pictures that just had to be published! Locoyard followers would do well to follow Nick (@NickPLittlewood) on twitter; as he publishes a plethora of fascinating railway…
This poll is now closed. Results will be announced on 10th May in issue 21 of UK Heritage Hub.
We have just eight days left to ensure sights like the one above and the other below will continue and we need more support. Please add your name to the petition (click here) to try and prevent the Office of Rail Regulation to pass legislation to remove a cap on fines for late running services…
Today’s Model of the Week is very different to any that have come before it! Today we look at my treasured diecast Corgi model of Stephenson’s Rocket!
Throughout March 2013, we were accepting nominations for a shortlist of the “most famous steam locomotives” to put together a poll to find the winner. Today after 118 different nominations; the shortlist is revealed!
Sir Lamiel was one of the highlights of the Watercress Line’s Great Spring Steam Gala 2013
Tonight we have a very special blog post, pictures and text are brought to you from of Thomas Barnes. Thomas has kindly written a piece about Australia’s Most Famous Locomotive – NSWGR C 3801. Thomas can be found on Facebook (click here) and the locomotive has a Group page (click here) so after reading this…
Loco Yard 