As part of the London Underground’s 150th celebration’s last year, prairie tank 5521 was painted in (albeit historical incorrect) Metropolitan lined red colours and numbered L.150. Prairie tank’s were never owned or run by London Transport, which (to be fair) is something that has been made clear by all parties.
Some interesting new announcements from Bachmann, many thanks to Graham for announcing it so quickly! Southern Railway, Fisherton Sarum, Canute Road Quay & Westhill Road Today, 20/07/14, Bachmann Europe celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with a trade event at their Leicestershire headquarters. Bachmann Europe was established in England during 1989. Initially its Branchline product range consisted…
This beautifully finished locomotive is no stranger to this blog! All being well, the links to blog posts featuring this locomotive will appear automatically at the bottom of this post. 592 was built by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) in 1902 at Longhedge Works to a design by Chief Mechanical Engineer Harry Wainwright. …
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On the first day of the 75th Anniversary of Mallard breaking the world speed record for steam traction, my friends at UK Heritage Hub published some of the first pictures of “The Gathering” here on Locoyard which gave an excellent background (click here to read it) to why all six…
Over the past few days I visited the North East of England, and on Friday, I decided to visit the North East Land Air and Sea Museum (NELSAM). Apart from airplanes and war vehicles dating back to the Second World War, the trams are the latest collection of vehicles that have arrived. All apart from one…
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Achenseebahn locomotive “Georg” (built 1889) at Jenbach, Austria; 28-06-14
The Steam and Scones event at the Talyllyn Railway on the 31st July will have a very special locomotive that will be hauling two of the Flyers. On the 19:00 train, the Asperger’s Flyer will be hauled by none other than No. 2, Dolgoch, who was the inspiration to one of the Rev. Awdry’s famous narrow…
Tragic News! The thoughts of everyone who writes for LocoYard.com are with her family at this terrible time.
What a fantastic Photograph!
Well a day of mixed fortunes chasing Braunton. Met up with my gorgeous man Andy at Fairwood Junction and got a shot there, then went off to Hillfarrance but never made it in time so continued on to Paignton for lunch and a meet up with my sis for lunch and a pint! Great shot…
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