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…
Each year MREmag and RMweb conduct a poll to find out which new models would be popular to be produced in ready to run model form in N and 00 gauge. It is arguably the most important of its kind and one that the manufacturers listen to. So take a look and vote for whatever you would…
Please note that this article has been superseded, please click here for the updated blog post. It’s been a little while since we’ve commented on new model releases on this blog and to be honest a big reason for that is that it is becoming hard to keep track (excuse the pun) of the…
This is the 1000th blog post to be published on locoyard! Thank you to all of those who have contributed, followed and make it all so worthwhile. You are all very much appreciated! Here are a few pictures taken on the (now dismantled) layout that was the reason behind blogging in the first place.
Modellers of a Southern persuasion including myself have a right to be excited today, particularly those of us who love small tank engines that are full of character! Once a manufacturer with a large range of 00 scale models, Dapol sold their toolings to Hornby and have since concentrated on the N scale market, with…
On Friday Bachmann have released details of 3 new train gifts pack and 4 trains they will be releasing in 2014. The gift packs have been designed to evoke the nostalgia of Britain’s historic railways. Like the Hornby train packs they feature certificates and exclusive products, these packs make wonderful gifts for the seasoned collector or…
Yesterday Hornby released details of their 2014 range. Due to other commitments I was unable to publish any details yesterday and I’m sure by now many of you had looked through the new offerings and possibly even pre-ordered a few of them! 2013 was not the best of year’s for Hornby, with supply problems, a…
One of the most eagerly anticipated model releases that we have been waiting for is Hornby’s 00 scale recreation model of Gresley’s 2-8-2 P2 class 2001 ‘Cock O’ The North’. The below video is a sneak preview of what this Model in action and it has to be said that it looks very impressive indeed.…
After seeing the video below on YouTube from a link on Model Rail’s Editor Ben Jones’ twitter feed, I was so wowed that I simply had to share it here! This is an amazing model! I would love to have this in the collection as although it’s not the correct scale for locoyard; being Ho…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-eZjgRp_X8 Yesterday at a Bachmann Collectors Club event at the Bluebell Railway, Bachmann announced their intention to produce a model of an ex-LBSCR Brighton Atlantic steam locomotive. This is a significant development in the Model Railway industry, showing an increased interest in pre-grouping types of steam locomotive.
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