Sir Nigel Gresley
Today on the outward run at Exminster.
Model Spotlight! Ex-GWR 56xx class 5658
Today we look at the prototype history of one of two 56xx/66xx class models to be found Locoyard fleet. This is one of Bachmann’s excellent representation’s of this class (click here for the review).
Hornby Royal Mail Collection King class ‘King William IV’ Review
After my popular review of the Hornby Castle class I have decided to do a review of the GWR’s top link locomotive King class. The model I will be looking at is part of the Royal Mail ‘Great British Railways Collection’ and comes with several special additions. Like all my reviews I will start by…
Carlisle-Settle Steam Railway, Viaduct
Originally posted on Richard Hart-Jackson Art:
A fun day out for steam railway enthusiasts, through beautiful scenery. The line, saved from closure some years ago runs between Carlisle in Cumbria and Settle, in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire. Painted in oils.
1975: 150 years after the birth of the passenger railway
What a fantastic memory of this event!
Uncelebrated Heritage on our Doorstep
Fantastic and special as they are, preserved lines are not the only places to find heritage railway locomotives. The British “mainline”, or network rail is full of elderly traction manufactured a long time ago. Many machines to be found on the UK railway network have their origins in the last years of steam traction around…
Weathering Guides
We have some excellent guest blog posts from Edward Farms that detail the art of weathering. The guide is split into four sections and for all modellers out there, it is well worth checking these out: Weathering Part 1 Weathering Part 2 Weathering Part 3 Weathering Part 4 You may well wish to contribute to…
Driving Mallard
We have a new contributor who is no other than Retired Engine Driver John Anthony. Without further ado, here is John’s piece on driving the worlds fastest steam engine – 4468 Mallard!
Micro-Train Line Factory
Originally posted on Grasslands Models:
This amazing video show the factory processes involved in making plastic ready to run model railway trucks and locos. It is surprising how much effort is required and also explains why issues can occasional arise with our models. http://youtu.be/ejMbatOekTg
Loco Yard 