56038 is a small but characterful member of the Locoyard fleet. It is a highly modified Hornby Caledonian Pug. The Caley Pug has long been within the Hornby range, with 56038’s classmate 56025 Smokey Joe being in every Hornby catalog since 1983. For such a popular model, it is quite surprising how little has been…
Issue 28 of UK Heritage Hub’s ezine was published (click here to download and read it) last week and included a supplement on the Severn Valley Railway Autumn gala (28a). Don’t forget that UK Heritage Hub are also releasing a DVD on the event – see the trailer below for more! The DVD will be…
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.
Originally posted on Dave Letcher Photography:
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!
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…
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.
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,…
Originally posted on Albion Yard:
Perhaps that genuine buzz looking at the who’s who of names from the history of our UK branch of the hobby engraved in the Visitors Cup, is a touch of what it feels like to be a rock and roll star! The layout won the Manchester Model Railway Societies Visitors…
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