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…
Just a quick post tonight to mention that the Watercress Line will be holding their Autumn Steam Gala from 24-26th October 2014. The event will be covered here on locoyard by Simon and I in some detail! This year there is distinctly a western theme with four GWR visitors (14xx Tank 1450, Castle Class 5029 Nunney Castle,…
The Bluebell Railway has an incredible collection of rolling stock, some of which have featured previously on this blog (click here.) The railway has long striven to put this unique collection under cover and now have an opportunity to raise funds to put up to 20 historic carriages under a roof. Thanks to some generous…
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…
I write on this subject with a degree of caution, as it is a complex issue that I have only been following closely for the past few months, and seems to have been going on for a considerable amount of time. the WSRA, which is the main support body of the WSR as a…
I think I must be allergic to the Severn Valley’s Autumn steam galas, last year I had tonsilitus, and this year all didn’t exactly go to plan, yet again. Before this weekend I was expecting to be able to spend a half decent amount of time at the SVR gala, considering I wasn’t actually in…
Please note that this article has been superseded, please click here for the updated blog post.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…
Good evening, Today marks the fifty anniversary of the last ever “Atlantic Coast Express” when 34023 Blackmoor Vale left Padstow heading for London Waterloo on the 5th September 1964. One of the most famous named trains in British Railways that had for so long linked London with the holiday locations on the North Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast had ceased…
Artist’s impression of Broadway station by Fred Lea Whilst I’ve been away for exams and holidays and various other things the GWSR’s extension to Broadway has really got a move on. Work has not only started on the bridges, but has been going at an incredible rate. You can view progress on a new dedicated…
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.
Loco Yard 