Ok, so supercharged isn’t technically the correct expression, but the National Railway Museum’s LMS tank 2500 is a fast, powerful machine, especially considering it is a tank engine. Built at Derby in 1934, this Stanier 2-6-4T was the first of thirty seven locomotives built specifically for the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway.
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Victorian Engineering: Locomotives 30120 and Metropolitan No 1 at Bodmin General, 12-10-13
A very interesting look at Siemens open day in Southampton, excellent stuff!
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the closure of the Hayling Island branchline next month, it was only fitting that we dedicate a blog post to this famous line. Here we see an article which was first featured in Issue 25 of the UK Heritage Hub’s e-zine, back in August, written by Simon Shutt…
This locomotive is a special machine to me. It’s not just that it is the only survivor of a Victorian class of steam engine or that has strong ties with the Isle of Wight – a place without I wouldn’t have Mrs Locoyard who puts up with me! This locomotive was one that had eluded…
Always left wondering what to get the railway enthusiast in your life for Xmas? Then, may we suggest the UK Heritage Hub endorsed DVDs featuring the SVRs Autumn Steam Gala. The DVD will be 50 mins long and priced at £10. A sample of the DVD can be found below. Anyone wishing to get their…
This week’s model star is prestigious member of the Locoyard fleet. A special member of the BR Standard 7MT Britannia class; 70004 William Shakespeare is a popular prototype despite it no longer being with us.
This weekend will see the steam operated Keighley and Worth Valley line invaded by powerful shiny green locomotives from the West Country. The heritage line based in Haworth, home of the Bronte’s is gearing up for its largest steam event of the year. It promises to be bigger and better than ever before with many…
North Eastern Railway (NER) No. 66 Aerolite’s history is one of modification and change. Originally a 2-2-2WT (well tank), 66 was constructed in 1869 as a replacement to another locomotive with the same name that had been destroyed in a collision in the previous year. The first modification came in 1886 when side tanks were…
November is a special month here at locoyard, when Movember is celebrated! As before; at locoyard we will be holding a celebration to spread awareness of men’s health issues. There will be a different Movember competition this year – there will be a small prize for a randomly selected entry and in return for this,…
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