Adams Radial Tank in 00 Scale

Yesterday an announcement was made, that for many wasn’t a shock. A ready to run 00 scale Adams Radial Tank model is to be produced, something that has been expected for quite some time, as the class has consistently scored highly on various polls and wish lists. But what was quite incredible was who made…

Nunney Castle

Being one of Swindon’s finest express locomotive’s, this locomotive was arguably the headliner of the Watercress Line’s Autumn Spring Steam Gala.  5029 Nunney Castle was a prestigious visitor of the event.  The castle class is a classic Great Western express machine.  Although superceded in power by the later King class, it’s greater route availability kept…

Movember

Remember, remember the 5th of Movember!  In 2012 and 2013 we ran a Movember campaign here on Locoyard, where we encouraged followers to add a “Mo” (mustache) to their model locomotives.  Although we are not running the campaign this year, we nevertheless would like to help raise awareness of the cause.

When is a Hall not a Hall?

When it is a Modified Hall of course!  Hawksworth’s Great Western Railway Modified Hall at first glance is similar to Collett’s Hall, but interestingly in some respects it was rather radical and broke the railway’s usual practice of design for two cylinder locomotives.

Ropley Update

Steam gala’s on the Watercress Line present great opportunities to explore the workshops to see how various overhauls and restoration of different locomotives are progressing.  Even considering the recent departures of all but one of John Bunch’s locomotives, the railway has an impressive fleet.  The fate of this one locomotive, BR standard 5MT class 73096…

DJ Models

Dave Jones of DJ Models attended the Watercress Line’s Autumn Spring Steam Gala, giving the opportunity for model railway enthusiasts to see some forthcoming products from the youngest ready to run model railway company.  Although the company is the “new kid on the block”, Dave Jones is no stranger to model railways.  A former employee…

Happy Halloween!

As the locoyard layout is dismantled, there will be no Halloween specials today, but nevertheless I wish locoyard followers a happy Halloween 2014!  Far less horrific, tonight at 7PM we will have a look at DJ Models forthcoming releases, so stay tuned!

The Mid-Hants Autumn Steam Gala 2014

In summary, I have to say that the Watercress Line held a a fantastic steam gala last weekend.  With four Great Western visiting locomotives ranging from the mighty Castle to the tiny 14xx class supplemented by the railway’s home fleet, there was non-stop steam action.