In the search for a working Hornby type 7 motor, this J83 spent a brief foray on the locoyard layout before being dismantled, quite frankly in disgust! This model is very poor and it is quite surprising that Hornby sell it in this century. You’ll soon find out why I say this…
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.
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?!)
The picture above was taken earlier today of a North Pole-bound Christmas train at Locoyard station. It was taken whilst waiting for Santa Claus to board, with the maroon and gold pannier tank at the helm. Although the presents wagon is now empty, supplies of Kit Kats, Polo’s and Campbells soup are amongst the much…
This review is of a keenly priced model for the younger enthusiast. It is aimed at the budget end of the market, whilst the discerning modeler has the option spending more and going for the better, but more expensive Bachmann version (click here for the review of the Bachmann Jinty). The Hornby Jinty 3F can…
Another brilliant Movember competition entry has arrived, with two fantastic photographs, one of James the Red Engine and the other of
Hornby produce a number of locomotives that share the 0-4-0 chassis – the Caledonian Pug, class 06 diesel shunter, and three side-tank models; the Industrial Class D; the GWR Holden Tank and a fictional ex-Thomas the Tank engine model, the subject of today’s loco review. This locomotive is fictional, but is very losely based on
Hornby produce a number of locomotives that share the 0-4-0 chassis – the Caledonian Pug, class 06 diesel shunter, and three side-tank models; a fictional ex-Thomas the Tank engine the Class D and the GWR Holden Tank, the subject of today’s loco review. As with the Class D; the GWR Holden tank is based on…
Hornby produce a number of locomotives that share the 0-4-0 chassis – the Caledonian Pug, class 06 diesel shunter, and three side-tank models, the GWR Holden Tank; a fictional ex-Thomas the Tank engine and finally the Class D which we are reviewing today. The “class D” (above) is based on a real class of five…
The second Halloween Entry is a giant pumpkin at the station. Reports that this is in fact a satsuma are as yet, unconfirmed!
Loco Yard 