MREmag and RMweb Poll 2013

Today we will briefly reflect on the results MREmag and RMweb annual wish list polls. This poll provides insight into what model rail enthusiasts would like to see produced in ready-to-run form.

The Locoyard Hall of Fame…

Some of you may have noticed that during the past few week’s; blog posts have been published that have looked at each of the nominated steam locomotives that were in the poll to find the most famous steam locomotive. Today we bring all these blog posts together in the Locoyard Hall of Fame…

Model of the Week – Thomas the Tank Engine!

This week’s model of the week needs little introduction. It is no other than Thomas the Tank Engine from the Isle of Sodor. Thomas was my first ever model train and remains an important member of the locoyard fleet. He is also the star of Locoyard’s Movember competition that will be running later this year.

A Sleepy Saturday At Havenstreet

On a visit to the Isle of Wight last Saturday, I briefly stopped at Havenstreet on the Steam Railway.

PLEASE VOTE!! Poll To Find The Most Famous Steam Locomotive…

Please vote and share this poll! This poll is now closed. Results will be announced on 10th May in issue 21 of UK Heritage Hub. Contenders for the award of most famous steam locomotive are… The First “Modern” Steam locomotive:

A View of the Line

The day after catching the Real Ale Train (click here for more); I had a brief stop in Bowers Grove Lane to watch schools class 925 Cheltenham (above) and 850 Lord Nelson (below) pass.

90MPH!

By now I’m sure many of you have heard the exciting news of high speed steam in 2013! A4 pacific 4464 Bittern has been given special dispensation to run at 90MPH to coincide with the 75 anniversary of classmate 4468 Mallard breaking the world steam record.

Hornby Stanier Black 5MT (super-detail) Review

Today we add yet another 00 scale model review to the Loco Model Reviews Page. This one is a very important addition – a type is of LMS origin, that could be found almost anywhere on the UK rail network doing almost anything asked of it! Without further ado, let’s look at Hornby’s super-detailed version…

Spring Scenes At Ropley Loco Yard

Prior to catching the Real Ale Train (click here for more); I had a quick look at Ropley loco yard to see what was going on. As usual there was plenty to see!

Model of the Week – LNER A4 class – 4468 Mallard

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! Today we look at the famous 4468 Mallard; it’s fame of course comes from the fact that it holds the world speed record for steam traction at 126mph.