Those of you who follow me on twitter (@LocoYard) will know that on 20th April, Mrs Locoyard and I had a fantastic evening on board the Watercress Line’s “Real Ale Train!” Although the railway is not a million miles from where we live,
Apart from being a rare and elegant survivor of early twentieth century steam power; 3717 City of Truro has an unsubstantiated claim to fame that sets it apart from other locomotives and classes of it’s era. It holds the title of unofficial first breaker of 100mph for steam traction.
60163 A1 Pacific Tornado is in many ways a modern miracle. 60163 was built in 2008 and was the first mainline steam locomotive built in the UK since 92220 Evening star.
Tonight we have a very special guest blog post from a steam engine – a very famous steam engine too! W.P. Allen is in the poll to find the most famous steam locomotive (poll is now closed) If you want to find out more, be sure to click on the links in the blog post. …
Yesterday; Castle class 5043 ran from Solihull to Salisbury, where I saw it with my good friend
There is just one day left to make sure that mainline heritage traction does not disappear. Please add your name to the petition (click here) and spread the word to family and friends to try and prevent the Office of Rail Regulation to pass legislation to remove a cap on fines for late running services…
BR Standard 7MT class 70013 Oliver Cromwell is a very popular locomotive in operation on the mainline, so much so that it has managed to find it’s way onto the poll to find the most famous steam locomotive of all time (voting is now closed). Unfortunately I have yet to see this locomotive myself, so…
JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series of books (and films) are hugely successful and popular. As with all good magical book’s; it features a steam engine (what could be more magical than a steam locomotive?!)
Upon a request for a picture of 6000 King George V on twitter, Nick Littlewood went way beyond the call of duty and sent in this fantastic selection of pictures that just had to be published! Locoyard followers would do well to follow Nick (@NickPLittlewood) on twitter; as he publishes a plethora of fascinating railway…
We have just eight days left to ensure sights like the one above and the other below will continue and we need more support. Please add your name to the petition (click here) to try and prevent the Office of Rail Regulation to pass legislation to remove a cap on fines for late running services…
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