LSWR Drummond M7 Tank Engine 245
The National Railway Museum’s LSWR M7 tank is one of two members of the once 105 strong class of M7 tank.
A Guest Video Contribution Of 34046 Braunton In Action!
Regular UK Heritage Hub contributor James Corben has very kindly allowed us to share his excellent video of rebuilt West Country Pacific 34046 Braunton in it’s first mainline run yesterday. This is an excellent video, showing how magnificent this locomotive looks running at speed on the mainline. James will be writing a full article on…
Bluebell S15 Class News
Since the withdrawal of S15 class 825 from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway earlier this year, there has been a short period of time when no S15 class locomotives are operation in this country. Fortunately, it looks as though this will change sooner rather than later!
Model of the Week – Maunsell Schools class V – 925 Cheltenham
Our Model of the Week feature today is school’s class 925 Cheltenham. Illustrated with pictures of Locoyard’s Hornby model, we look at the history of this steam engine.
SECR D Class
Model of the Week – Ex-LSWR Drummond M7 Tank Engine 51
Today we feature one of three Southern liveried M7 tank engine’s to be found at Locoyard. So let’s look at this 0-4-4 Tank Engine!
92220 Evening Star
It’s funny how certain moments in your life stand out and become memorable. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of seeing many steam locomotives, but one in particular is seeing 92220 Evening Star in steam on the North York Moors Railway. At the time I was very young and Evening Star seemed to be…
Bulleid’s Q1 class C1 at the NRM
Few steam locomotives create as much debate amongst railway enthusiasts as does Bulleid’s Q1 class. The quirky looks are considered ugly by many, whilst others admire the type for daring to be different and see beauty in it’s outline and performance. Whatever your opinion of the most powerful 0-6-0 built in the UK, it is…
Gladstone
One of the jewels in the crown of the magnificent National Collection is the only remaining LBSCR tender locomotive – 214 Gladstone.
Model of the Week – LSWR T9 class – 120
Our Model of the Week is the beautiful LSWR T9 class 120. Possibly one of the best looking models available in 00 scale, the locomotive also has an interesting history that we will look at today.
Loco Yard 