Visit: Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Kent
Tonight we have a quick post looking at some great photos of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.
Mid Hants steam
To say this blog has strong links with the Mid Hants railway we haven’t had many photos of locomotives in steam recently am with with Sed30s visit to the line this week it seems appropriate to share his photos On the way home from the Bay popped into Ropley – not much happening drove…
Saitama Railway Museum (Photos)
Originally posted on Little Red Passport:
When I found out that there was a huge railway museum in Saitama, I knew I just had to go. Located about an hour away from central Tokyo by train, the railway museum was the perfect day trip for me. In love with trains, I wanted to see all…
34010 Sidmouth Appeal
Good evening, Tonight we are looking at this brilliant video that Southern Locomotives Ltd have produced to make the start of the restoration project of 34010 Sidmouth from scrap yard condition. This film recounts the history of the loco and describes the project which will take around three years. The Southern Locomotive Ltd announced the…
Overhauls and Maintenance
Originally posted on Bristol Harbour Railway Blog:
There’s plenty going on at M Shed at the moment. Henbury is in the shed being dismantled for overhaul. If you are visiting M Shed and would like to make a donation to help Henbury steam again, there is a donation box in front of the viewing window.…
A Teaser!
Our blog post tonight is a teaser of something that will feature later in the month. After being in touch with the Kent and East Sussex Railway, I’m very happy to report that all being well, I’ll be having a tour of the railways extensive facilities in Rolvenden. Of course this will be reported on here at…
35006 P&O Testing Today!
I was rather pleased to be on duty today, as it meant that I was around for the first public testing of 35006 P&O. Yesterday it was being tested as far as Gotherington, but today with service trains running it chuffed up and down the Laverton-Toddington section to keep out of the way of service…
Sir Nigel Gresley
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the death of possibly the most famous steam locomotive Chief Mechanical Engineer of the 20th Century, Sir Nigel Gresley. He became Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Great Northern Railway in 1911 and at the grouping of railways in 1923 CME of the London and North Eastern Railway. After a…
Heritage – history and engines
A great look at a railway that hasnt been featured yet on LocoYard The Coalfield Line
60163 Tornado on The Devon Belle
Saturday 2nd April saw the first SW steam of 2016. From Waterloo-Salisbury-Exeter -Newbury-Reading-Ascot-Victoria. She is seen here at Brewham Summit.
Loco Yard 